Trout Time
As you will see, I didn’t end up with a local feature this month on trout fishing. I was back and forth on what to cover as trout fishing across New England is so varied in how, when and where it is practiced.
Features
Looking to Freshwater
It’s about time that surfcasters started to steal some of the technology from our freshwater fishing brethren.
Spring Flatties in New England
Even with restrictive bag limits there are still places across New England where respectable catches of winter flounder can be made.
River-Run Stripers
A look at some of the lures and tactics for targeting the first fresh-run striped bass of the year in the tidal rivers.
Soft Bait Secrets
A how, where and why look at soft baits for April black sh.
2017 Dream Boat Challenge
Get the details on The Fisherman’s 2017 Dream Boat Fishing Challenge. The ultimate subscriber only, multi-species fishing competition.
A Trophy Dozen: Where To Find Your 50-Pounder
From spring through fall, here are a dozen locations on the Striper Coast that could connect you to that mystical 50-pounder.
Family Fishing Boats
The ideal family fishing boat can go a long way toward building a lifetime of lasting memories.
Distance Matters: Baiting Beyond the Bar
There’s no need to look beyond standard surf gear when it comes to improving your casting distance.
Mini Travel: Northeast Musky Destinations
The Northeast offers plenty of places to tangle with the fish of 10,000 casts.
A Light Approach: Casting For Fluke
Casting will expand your fluke fishing skills and put more fish in the cooler.
The Blessing Of The Cursed Blues
Always willing to brawl, the spring arrival of these yellow-eyed battlers on the inshore scene is a celebrated event.
More In This Issue
Sealing the Deal
Anyone who fishes the Northeast from Long Island north to the Cape during the late fall has noticed the increasing number of seals in these waters over the past decade.
Pick Your Braid
In 1991 Western Filament introduced Tuf-Line, the first superline, followed soon after by Spiderwire and Berkley’s Fireline, which ushered in the modern era of braided lines, probably the most significant fishing tackle innovation in the past 50 years.
Cod With Crab Meat Topping
Here’s a great recipe for those of you who stocked up on cod this winter, or for those who are working on spring-run fish.