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All About Baitfish

All About Baitfish

Posted by Captain Tom Migdalski on 4th Feb 2021

Understanding and matching baitfish improves your catch rate.Big fish need lots of protein, and they get it from eating smaller fish. Forage fish or “baitfish” are loosely defined as small, schooli … read more
How to Choose a Fishing Guide

How to Choose a Fishing Guide

Posted by Captain Tom Migdalski on 17th Jan 2021

A Q&A with captains who explain how to avoid paying good money for a bad trip.Guided fishing trips aren’t cheap, and when making the most of your vacation time you need to do some homework to … read more
Rod Action 101

Rod Action 101

Posted by GAME ON on 8th Dec 2020

Rod Action 101 Choosing the right spinning rod allows you to cast artificials more effectively and subdue fish more efficiently Story and Photos by Capt. Tom MigdalskiToday, anglers everywhere routi … read more
Late-Season Bluefish

Late-Season Bluefish

Posted by GAME ON on 3rd Nov 2020

Late-Season BluefishStory and photos by Capt. Tom MigdalskiNovember is a transition month for anglers. Launches are largely deserted, and marina boats are dry-docked and wrapped in plastic like loaves … read more
Appleknocker Time (False Albacore)

Appleknocker Time (False Albacore)

Posted by GAME ON on 6th Oct 2020

False albacore turn hot in southern New EnglandStory and Photos by Capt. Tom MigdalskiFalse albacore, properly called “little tunny,” and scientifically named “Euthynnus alletteratus,” have several ot … read more
Back to School Time

Back to School Time

Posted by GAME ON on 17th Sep 2020

Schoolie Bass Make for Hot Autumn ActionStory and Photos by Capt. Tom MigdalskiThe seas were glassy as friend Vince Battista and I charged out of the Niantic River from the Connecticut shore. We ran s … read more
Spanish Macks, Bonito, & Bluefish

Spanish Macks, Bonito, & Bluefish

Posted by GAME ON on 29th Aug 2020

Spanish Macks, Bonito, & Bluefishby Captain Chris ElserThe past several weeks have offered up some of the best Spanish Mackerel fishing I have ever seen in the Western LI Sound, lots of fun and these … read more
Pro Porgy Tactics

Pro Porgy Tactics

Posted by GAME ON on 12th Aug 2020

Pro Porgy TacticsHere’s how the experts get hot action on big porgies.Story and Photos by Capt. Tom MigdalskiPorgies, also called “scup” and “sea bream,” typically range in size from 1/2 to 2 pounds, … read more
Rigging and Tuning the EXO Jig

Rigging and Tuning the EXO Jig

Posted by GAME ON on 1st Aug 2020

Rigging and Tuning the EXO JigBy Capt. Tom MigdalskiBefore you toss any new lure into the brine you must rig it first. But there are many ways to rig a lure, depending on personal preference, fishing … read more
EXO Jigs - Not Just For Albies & Bonito

EXO Jigs - Not Just For Albies & Bonito

Posted by GAME ON on 17th Jul 2020

EXO Jigs start gaining attention when bonito start arriving and they go into full effect once the first albies (false albacore) show up in New England.  We originally designed the EXO Jigs with f … read more
ICAST 2020 Online

ICAST 2020 Online

Posted by GAME ON on 13th Jul 2020

ICAST 2020 OnlineThis year ICAST 2020 will be online only, so be sure to stop by Game On!'s "virtual booth" and check out some exciting new products as well as show special discounts.Click here to vis … read more
Big Occhi in Western LI Sound

Big Occhi in Western LI Sound

Posted by GAME ON on 9th Jul 2020

Big Occhi in Western LI SoundBy Captain Chris ElserWestern LI Sound action is red hot right now with big bass chasing bunker schools and small to large bass feeding near shore on sandeels, a lot of op … read more