False Albacore are easily the pickiest fish we have here in the North East which is one of many reasons why they are so sought after. I love a fish that’s hard to catch from the surf so when September … 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

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

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