Time Tested Cod Tactics
These cod fishing tactics have stood the test of time and are as effective today as they were in the “good old days.”
Offshore
A Tuna to Remember
July 27, 2017, started like many other days. I arrived at the Viking 5 Star around 2 a.m.
Deep Drop Bottom Fishing
Veteran angler/author grabs a spot along the rail for a “golden” opportunity for scoring the best tasting fish offshore.
Mahi Madness: Light Tackle Dolphin
Dolphin, dorado, or mahimahi, whatever name you prefer, they are exciting to catch and delicious on the table.
Offshore Savvy: Yellowfin Trolling Tactics
A successful day on the offshore grounds requires more than just a thorough knowledge of water temperature, clarity and the location of baitfish, but it is a good place to start.
Inshore Coastal Sharkin’
While perhaps not the monster makos of the deep, it’s not exactly like chasing bluegills and tommycod either.
On The Troll: High Speed Wahoo
I adopted high speed trolling as part of my arsenal, and many wahoos later, it continues to yield excellent results.
Plugging for Squid: The Art of Eging
Catching squid is no longer limited to vertical jigging after dark under crowded dock lights.
Sharpen Your Sharking Skills
A veteran shark angler with numerous tournament wins under his belt shares some intel to give you an edge in the sharking game.
Offshore Wind farms
What effect will proposed off shore wind farms have on both commercial and recreational fisheries here in New England?
The Cod Is Still Winter King
When it comes to catching cod in the dead of winter, the waters off of Montauk and Block Island are tough to beat.
Offshore Jigging: Heavy Metal Tuna
Jigging for tuna has become the go-to approach for many anglers intent on doing battle with these hard fi ghting pelagics.
Offshore Pork Choppin’
While cod and blackfish still take center stage, it’s hard to ignore those dinner-plate sized bait stealers filling some rail-hugger coolers.
Gearing Up for Winter Cod
A handful of veteran skippers share their insight on what you need to make a successful run at winter cod.
Add a Nose Spring to a Balleyhoo Pin Ring
Have you ever been offshore and realized you forgot the rubber bands, or the ones you had dried in the…
Offshore Strategies: Transitioning Into Fall
The weather part of the equation plays a larger role in determining when and where you fish offshore.
