Kayak Tog Tactics
A kayak provides the perfect vessel from which to target shallow-water blackfish in the fall.
Inshore
Pollock Slam!
Travel north to experience a groundfish blitz in the Gulf of Maine this fall.
Fall Togging
From the days of heavy, tarred handlines to the jigs preferred by many today, the blackfish remains a fall staple throughout New England.
Bigger Biscuits: Diamonds for Sea Bass
Turn to diamond jigs and teasers to target humpback sea bass this fall.
Kayak Stripers: Troll an Eel
It’s tough to beat a live eel when big stripers are on your itinerary.
North Shore: Rock ‘em Sock ‘em Tog
Long Island Sound is rich in rocky bottom that is ideal for housing structure-loving blackfish.
Hard Nosed Harbor Blues
Bluefish prowl Western Sound harbors in late summer and early fall, providing some exciting shallow water action.
Final Hour Flukin’: Peanut Bunker & Doormats
Young of the year bunker make their run towards the coast this month, and trophy fluke (and you) should be there.
Debunking Bunker Bassin’
An outline to live-lining Atlantic menhaden for trophy stripers in the northeast
The Kayak Advantage: Crack & Cast Porgies
There is no better way to target shallow-water fish, including porgies, than from a kayak.
Know Your Puffers: It Could Save Your Life
Contrary to what some believe, the blowfish (northern puffers) common to our region are perfectly safe to eat, but beware of the increasing number of smooth puffers showing up in our waters; they can kill you.
Albie Tricks
If you’re not prepared with some larger offerings in your tackle bag, your chance of scoring is diminished.
Finicky Summertime Blues
There are times when even bluefish are difficult to catch; here’s how to combat their finicky ways.
Yak Attack: The Dawn Patrol
Take advantage of the ease of kayak fishing before work to capitalize on your next potential trophy fish.
Long Island Sound: Lighten Up on Porgies
Aside from the fish catching advantages of using light tackle, it makes catching porgies a whole lot of fun.
Fluke Tactics: To Hold or Deadstick
If you’re one of those anglers who swear by deadsticking, there are a lot of reasons why you might want to reconsider your technique.