Offshore: Big Fish, Small Boat
Some thoughts on fighting big fish from small boats from a master of the craft.
Offshore
Offshore: Connecting Hooks
Regardless of whether you are using monofilament or fluorocarbon, there are many ways to attach a hook to the mainline.
Offshore: Terminal End Connections
All the best preparation is for naught without the right connection on the terminal end of your line.
Offshore: The Atlantic Skipjack Tuna
The skipjack tuna is common yet smaller tuna often encountered off the coast of New England and the Mid-Atlantic States.
Tagged Tuna: Amelia’s Travels
The adventures of a lucky little fish with a big story that crossed from one side of the Atlantic to the other.
Offshore: Mono to Top Shot Knots
A look at several options for connecting solid braid to a monofilament or fluorocarbon top shot.
Offshore: Mahi-Mahi
Highly prized as a recreational gamefish, mahi-mahi grow fast and have saved the day on more than a few bluewater trips.
Summertime Potpourri
Our inshore and offshore waters come alive during late summer with a variety of transient gamefish.
Minefield Mahi: Targeting Nearshore Dolphin
If the last two summers are a developing pattern, this month should be a good one.
North Meets South: A Daytime Sword Fight
Northeast anglers may want to take a page from their Southern brethren when it comes to targeting daytime swords.
Offshore: Spooling & Top Shot Knots
Offshore success begins with solid line to spool and backing to top shot connections.
Tuna-Finishing: The End Game
Hooking and fighting a tuna is the fun part, the real work begins when the fish is boat-side.
Offshore: A Wahoo Leader System
Overbuilt and razor-proof, a properly-built wahoo trolling leader system will put more fish on the deck this summer.
Harpoon or Fly gaff?
By Captain Tony Gatto When that next tournament-winning fish comes boatside, it will pay off bigtime to have the right…
A New Spin on Tuna Tangling
Technology has shifted the paradigm for big game spinning tackle dramatically in favor of the angler.
Blue Water: Planning Your Attack
Getting the crew involved in decision making and planning will allow everyone to enjoy and appreciate the planning that goes into a suc- cessful trip.
