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Why Barbless Is Best

Why Barbless Is Best

Posted by Capt. Tom Migdalski on 24th Mar 2023

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
​Walking the X-Walk Topwater

​Walking the X-Walk Topwater

Posted by Capt. Tom Migdalski on 21st Oct 2022

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
Arguably The Best Winter Fishery In New England

Arguably The Best Winter Fishery In New England

Posted by Evan Kamoen on 17th Jan 2022

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
Hickory Time

Hickory Time

Posted by Capt. Tom Migdalski on 17th Nov 2021

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
Paddle Tails 101

Paddle Tails 101

Posted by Capt. Tom Migdalski on 15th Oct 2021

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
​A Soft Approach

​A Soft Approach

Posted by Capt. Tom Migdalski on 4th May 2021

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
All About Hooks

All About Hooks

Posted by Captain Tom Migdalski on 8th Mar 2021

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
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
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