Wachusett Reservoir Opens This Saturday, April 4
For the inland Massachusetts angler, spring doesn’t really start until the first Saturday in April when they can make their…
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Spring Blackfish Season Opens April 1 Across Southern New England
The winter thaw is officially behind us, and for Southern New England’s hardcore bottom-fishing community, that means only one thing:…
Striped Bass In The News – MD To Adopt New Limits
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is preparing to implement a shift in the season for recreational striped bass,…
Blackfish Season Reopens April 1 In New York
New York’s spring blackfish season kicks off on April 1, giving anglers a short but highly anticipated window to target…
Hudson River Striped Bass Cooperative Angler Program
Do you fish for striped bass in the Hudson River? Whether you catch-and-release or take home a keeper, you can…
Marine Retailers Kick Off Spring Sales Season
Long island boaters and anglers looking to gear up for the 2026 season have a pair of can’t-miss sales events…
Comment Period Extended For Atlantic Shark Rule
Federal fisheries managers have extended the public comment period for proposed revisions to commercial Atlantic blacknose shark and recreational Atlantic…
Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Meets April 7-9 In New York
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council will meet Tuesday, April 7 through Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the Westin New York…
Editor’s Log: MRFFS To MRIP, Now Rapid
As I sit here at the keyboard on the morning of March 16th, I’m just coming down off the three-day…
Editor’s Log: Holy Krystock!
As I usually do, I brought the examples from my plug building articles to the RISAA Show as conversation pieces…
Editor’s Log: 2026 Marine Registry Reminder
The 2026 season is starting to come together across the Northeast, and you can feel that early shift happening day…
Product Review: Berkley Lab Series
Over 20 years ago I visited the Berkley research and development facility in Spirit Lake, Iowa. More than just R&D,…
Surf: Skinny Plastics, The Whole Package
Slender soft baits mimic a wide range of baitfish and stripers can’t leave them alone!
Inshore: Tide vs. Sun
Why sunlight and warming water can outproduce tide in early April—and how to adjust your approach to find fish.
Freshwater: Spring Is Crappie Time
Gear up for America’s favorite freshwater panfish.
All About Trolling Motor Batteries: Power Your Ride
From lead acid to lithium, we break down the marine batteries that keep trolling motors running all day.
