Author: Jimmy Fee
How to Fish Pencil Poppers for Striped Bass
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The first time I saw fishermen workin [...]
Secret Weapons of the Deep Drop
Pictured: With their blue eyes, gold-flecked scales, and fleshy adipose crest, golden tilefish are one of the most exotic-looking species in the Nor [...]
The Benefits of Wading Belts In the Surf
Z-Belt Gen 2Designed by Luke Znosko to alleviate the back pain from carrying a packed-to-the-gills plug bag over his shoulder, he combined the featu [...]
Tactics For “Tiny” Tuna – On The Water
When it comes to the fish I want to catch, like most anglers, I have a “the bigger, the better” mentality … with one exception.
Giant tuna are marv [...]
Gary Soldati’s Big Water Pikes
Of the 350 plugs that Gary Soldati brought to the Asbury Park Fishing Club Flea Market in 2006, he sold 19. The flea market, which began as a way fo [...]
Striper Migration Map – May 13, 2022
The nonstop northeast winds this week didn’t stop the migration of post-spawn stripers from the Chesapeake, with fishermen reporting 20-plus-pound s [...]
A-Blitz – On The Water
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ANDREW BURKE
“That’s why you need to be ready! I’ll throw a bunker and make a bass eat!”
That scolding from Captain Rob Taylor came a [...]
Our Favorite Gear from Season 19 of OTW TV
Over 13 episodes that ranged from western New York to the tuna grounds, we used a ton of different tackle. Here’s some of the favorite gear that Chr [...]
Spring Tautog – On The Water
While pushing the lawnmower through its second tour of the yard in spring 2020, I was lost in thought, wondering which pond to fish following the re [...]
Striper Migration Map – April 15, 2022
Waters are warming quickly, as spring finally seems to be here to stay. Spawning is happening in the Chesapeake, and a fresh wave of large pre-spawn [...]
New Jersey Sets Slot Limit in 2022 Fluke Regulations
Summer Flounder fishermen in New Jersey will be getting a longer season in 2022. Fluke fishing will be open for business on May 2, less than a month [...]
Striper Migration Map – April 1, 2022
Maryland/Chesapeake Bay Striper Fishing Report
As of Friday, April 1, all Maryland waters of the Chesapeake Bay (except the Potomac River) are close [...]
Opossum-Eating Striper Poacher Busted in New York
There’s a headline I never thought I’d write.
Environmental Conservation Officers have been busy along the Hudson River this month, as they enforce [...]
Acadian Reds – On The Water
Redfish are a common bycatch for fishermen targeting cod and haddock north of Cape Cod. They like deep water, 200 feet or more, and hard, rocky bott [...]
Simms Celebrates Iconic Wader with “G3 Day” on March 3
Above: New England surfcaster Frank Goncalves in the updated Simms G3 waders. Photo: Simms Fishing Products
When I “graduated” from hip boots to che [...]
Ice Fishing for Sebago Lakers
When it comes to ice-fishing targets, lake trout have it all—they grow large, strike jigs, and when the bite is on, you can catch a mess of them.Foo [...]
Icy Stripers – On The Water
Pictured: The Rapala Jigging Rap is a classic ice-fishing lure and Joe Diorio’s favorite for icing stripers.
Last winter was cold. Cold enough to pu [...]
Midshore Yellowfin – On The Water
Pictured: Captain Rob Radlof surveys the fleet while the first yellowfin of the day takes line.
There’s lightning in the distance and we’re ridin [...]