Care for Your Fish and Yourself with Barbless HooksSeveral years ago, I was diamond jigging a reef off Branford, Connecticut during a late-October slammer bluefish run. The action was white hot, and o … read more

Fishing gloves protect you and the fish. Here’s how to buy the right pair for your needs this holiday season.Like most longtime saltwater anglers, hooks, knives, teeth, fins, and gill plates … read more

Topwater Tactics for Fall Stripers and Blues In mid-October, fishing buddy and saltwater fly expert Vince Battista and I drifted along a rock-studded sand flat in southern Connecticut. The conditions … read more

Catching large predators on spinning gear isn’t the novel news that it was only a dozen years ago. Back in 2005, some anglers starting in the “tuna-pop” sport were using extra-heavy musky or stripe … read more

Soft-sided tackle boxes are a viable—and often preferable—option to typical hard-sided tackle boxes. Innovative, soft-sided models lead the tacklebox lineup by offering anglers versatility, reduced we … read more

On The Water's Andrew Burke walks us through the features of this versatile bait. This 6 inch, 2-ounce topwater lure has a spook-style shape with a cupped face. It can can be worked frantically on th … read more

When hunting tarpon in Key West’s bays, local knowledge of these skinny waters is critical to cruising through the many miles of backcountry. Some of the navigable waterways run precariously close … read more

If you’re new to fishing, you’ve likely noticed two distinct types of lines on the market—monofilament and braid—but which is better? The short answer is, if it’s in good condition, there’s no such th … read more

What is a Holdover?Winter in New England brings cold and nasty weather, most saltwater fisherman either convert to freshwater, or stack their rods away for hibernation. However, if you do some explo … read more

Snook, Seatrout, and Redfish Deliver World-Class Light-Tackle Action in Charlotte HarborAlmost every angler knows “Boca Grande” is synonymous with “Tarpon Capitol of the World.” Technically, Bo … read more

Fishing shoes and boots offer traction, protection, support, and comfort for long days on deck or shore. Here’s what you need to know before buying them this holiday season.At this time of year, hundr … read more

Hickory Shad—and other species often loosely lumped together as “river herring”—are frequently landed as bycatch during spring and fall runs of schoolie striped bass. But for light tackle anglers on s … read more