Although most anglers have jumped on the May bluefishing bandwagon within the last decade, I’ve been at it since the late 1970s. The post Spring Bluefish on Long Island’s South Shore appeared first on On The Water ..read more

In folklore, solar eclipses foreshadowed catastrophe. The post The Eclipse Blitz of 2017 appeared first on On The Water ..read more

I stepped around the peach-colored coronas of stranded squid eggs uprooted by the recent southwest blow and crept into range of the mirage-like image of a tailing bluefish I thought I’d spotted. There must be some latent instincts within a fisherman’s brain that allows him to instantly recognize when something breaks the natural pattern. In addition to the squid eggs, the strong spring southwest wind of the previous days had filled the surf with mats of eel grass and mung weed that heaved with the swell, but the small black triangle I’d seen moved independent of the waves. My confirmation came ..read more

Sponsored by Bubba   In this episode of Living off the Land & Sea, Andy Nabreski and Bill Dean head out on a late fall day to Cape Cod’s Sandy Neck Beach for a day of surfcasting and bird hunting. Joined by their dogs, Woody and Molly, the foursome spends a day in the sand, casting for striped bass suds, and chasing pheasant in the dunes.     The post Living Off the Land and Sea: Cape Cod Cast and Blast: Surfcasting and Bird Hunting appeared first on On The Water ..read more

Whether fishing from the boat or in the surf, the Joe Baggs Swarter has a unique and enticing wobble that is irresistible to striped bass. The Swarter, which is designed to swim like a darter/minnow-plug hybrid, comes in two sizes. Both the 6 and 7-inch sizes feature an internal weight transfer system to allow for long, tumble-free casts, and each one is armed with two VMC treble hooks to stand up to big bass in strong current. Swim it around hard structure like boulders and mussel beds, twitch-and-pause it through channels and inlets, or creep it over sandy bottom on the open beaches. This ye ..read more

Joel Stoehr’s introduction to fly fishing began in 1986 when a mail-order L.L. Bean catalog arrived in his mailbox. The Catskill Mountains were only a short distance from his childhood home in Oneonta, New York. There, meandering streams cut through the rugged, wooded terrain like arteries to the large reservoirs that supply New York City’s drinking water over 100 miles south and east. That catalog, along with the Catskill’s pristine and bountiful trout waters, inspired him to save up for his first fly-fishing outfit. He didn’t know it at the time, but that rod and reel would set the trajector ..read more

The New England Saltwater Fishing Show Returns To Providence! Presented by The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association, The New England Saltwater Fishing Show is the perfect event for anyone interested in the world of fishing. Enjoy non-stop seminars by experienced captains and local experts, as well as exclusive show specials. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced angler, the RISAA show has something in it for you. With 300 booths, The New England Saltwater Fishing Show is the largest show of its kind in the northeast. At the RISAA show, you’ll find a huge selection of offerings in ..read more

Every surfcaster is eager to introduce their favorite pastime to the next generation, but if your little fishing buddy would rather collect seashells or build sandcastles, while wearing the high-end breathable kid’s waders you bought them, you just have to let it happen. From The Surf is presented by: • Yeti • Seaguar • Fin-Nor Sunglasses Gear from the Video: Simms Kids Tributary Waders Simms Kids Tributary Wading Boot On The Water Youth Tie Dye Hoodie Aftco Lager Flannel On The Water Striper Snapback Fin Nor Sportfisher Sunglasses Simms G4 Waders Yeti Panga Backpack Yeti Kid’s 18-ounce Water ..read more

Eliott Sanchez’s single-hook rig weeds out schoolies and protects big fish from excessive treble hook damage. Additionally, it keeps his hands safe from extra free-swinging hook points when fish handling. (IG @chefeliott) Eliott Sanchez, the surfcasting chef, spends his free time plying the waters between Jersey City and Long Island’s west end for trophy striped bass. After years of bent treble hooks, broken hook points, bent-out split rings, and a treble or two in the hand, Sanchez began tinkering with different hook styles and orientations on his striper plugs to find a solution that would m ..read more

The Long Island Beach Buggy Association (LIBBA) is a conservation, ecology, and beach access organization with deep roots here on Long Island going back to 1958. Whether it’s by the many beach cleanups, grass planting efforts to assist with dune restoration and replenishment or fencing projects to help protect threatened bird and plant species, some of our main goals are to conserve coastal and marine resources. We’ve had a positive impact on the ecology of our beaches and the Long Island community over the past 66 years and will continue our mission for many more to come. It’s no secret that ..read more