The Fisherman

Join The Fisherman’s Jim Hutchinson, Jr. with Fishbites’ Michael Carr to learn more about these hot new baits.

Crushing the barbs on your hooks makes it easier to free them from the jaws of bass and blues. It might also help you avoid a trip to the hospital should you get stuck. The Fisherman’s Fred Golofaro tackles the task.

  You love your boat. It has taken years to get it outfitted and made as fishing efficient as possible,…

Hit the beach with a pair of dedicated Long Island surfcasters to understand more about what goes on in the mind of the surf obsessed.

By Capt. John N. Raguso What is luxury on a sport fishing or family fishing boat? Ask any 10 owners…

With options from both shore and boat, this stretch of Rhody’s South Shore offers it all from spring through fall….

The Fisherman’s boating and electronics editor unravels the mysteries surrounding marine engine oil. By Capt. John N. Raguso Have you…

Experience a glitch in your engine’s fuel supply system and you are going to have a very bad day. Big…

A look at your boat’s optimum fuel economy and realistic range, the secrets to knowing how far you can travel…

With its mild taste, abundance in local waters and eager willingness to take a baited hook, the sea robin could be the perfect inshore target species. Here is a simple way to prepare them for the table!

If you’ve considered installing a Minn Kota trolling motor on your present boat, you may find this 25-minute video segment helpful – from parts review, to onboard survey, and ultimately the final installation and pricing.

Get a first look at the brand new saltwater Gulp colors for 2019 as they are put to good use on fluke up to 14-plus pounds off the coast of Cape Cod.

Join “Hawaiian Dan” for a few of his expert tips on targeting back bay striped bass in this exclusive Fisherman video presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods.

Does color matter? Join The Fisherman crew aboard the party boat Celtic Quest on Long Island Sound with our friends at Spro, Gamakatsu and Fat Cow Fishing as we put that question to the test.

Knowing what tide to fish for fluke can make all the difference. Get expert insight from a panel of editors and contributors from The Fisherman and Capt. Desi O’Sullivan of the Long Island party boat Celtic Quest.

"Snap jigging" is a great way to trigger strikes when fish aren’t in true feeding mode, and it’s especially effective on striped bass but works equally well on fluke, sea bass, weakfish and other inshore species.