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

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

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 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 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

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

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, & 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 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 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 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