Fishing Tips

Black sea bass are a popular sport fish for fishermen along the Atlantic Coast from Florida to Massachusetts. They readily hit jigs, bait, and lures and can grow to over 8 pounds. They are good fighters, however most fishermen try to catch black sea bass because they are excellent to ...

Perhaps the greatest innovation in headboat fishing is the heated rail. After taking off your gloves to re-tie a lost rig or to add a fresh piece of clam to your hook, there’s no better feeling than clamping your frozen hands around the rail and feeling the warmth seep into ...

Heading north on Route 93 toward New Hampshire, we were tired, asking ourselves if the long drive would be worth it, but we were determined. On a warmer than average day on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, my friend Josh and I had decided to take an ice-fishing trip up north to ...

Fishing is all about selectively listening to the voices inside your head. No, not the ones that will buy you a one-way ticket to a sanitarium, but the subliminal ones you draw on when conditions are in flux. Surely, any angler worth his collection of custom-painted plugs can tell you ...

7-year-old Julia Moore holds a fluke that was caught in Sandy Hook Bay, New Jersey. Before heading out to make your first casts of 2021, make sure to purchase or renew your fishing license. It’s a quick process, as states allow anglers to purchase a fishing license online. Anglers without ...

With the new fishing season beginning on January 1, there’s no time to waste when it comes to getting on the board. Here are our top picks for getting your first fish of the year in the first week of the year. Just be sure to pick up your new ...

Rhode Island’s party boats offer access to the greater winter cod fishery south of Block Island. “The winter cod fishing in Rhode Island can be amazing,” said Captain Rick Bellavance, president of the Rhode Island Party and Charter Boat Association. “The cod school in shoal water south of Block Island, ...

Pictured above: Ben Furimsky shows off a bass that inhaled his hand-tied, 14-inch bunker fly. Catching a giant striper on the fly isn’t easy, but it can be done with some perseverance and the right gear. Trophy Stripers on the Fly Rod It’s no secret that the arrival of massive ...

As the holiday season comes to a close, many of us are more than ready to get rid of our old Christmas tree. With curbside pick-up the norm across much of the country, little thought is given to alternative options. But this year, why not consider donating your Christmas tree ...

All of us at On The Water would like to wish you and your family a very happy holiday and a prosperous new year!  All of the best to those that have helped support On The Water. The holidays are a great time to show gratitude, so thank you to ...