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

Here’s what you need to know to fish these great soft plastics in northern or southern waters. Although paddle tails—two words which will eventually morph into “paddletails,” just like “crankbait” … read more

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Most of us agree that climate change is a really bad thing, and it’s affecting many fish species in the western North Atlantic. According to NOAA Fisheries, as the waters warm, populations are shif … read more

Unlike Atlantic mackerel, which frequent cooler waters from Block Island to Maine, chub mackerel tolerate warmer water and migrate north into southern New England as the summer heat raises water te … read more

For years, anglers have debated Fluorocarbon versus monofilament as leader material. But there’s also a newer and little-known line called Perlon, which fills a specific use in leader applications. … read more

The right knife makes easy work of your catch.As my father always coached me, “Use the right tool for the job.” Thataxiom is never truer than with fillet knives. The greatest benefit of using a fillet … read more

A Soft ApproachSpring is the Time to Turn to Soft Plastics Soft plastics have evolved over the years, offering anglers many advantages over traditional hard-bodied lures. Hard lures don’t possess the … read more

Some anglers have difficulty understanding hooks—sizing, terminology, and design—because there are so many variations on the market. Here’s a brief overview of an important subject to help you under … read more