by Todd Corayer | Dec 5, 2019 | Striped Bass Fishing
Dave Henault has left us. For the winter and for Southeast Asia. Dave’s the owner of Ocean State Tackle in Providence, a very well known figure in the fishing community and a total character. This winter, he’ll be riding his bicycle across three countries for...
by Todd Corayer | Nov 24, 2019 | New England Fishing Clubs, Striped Bass Fishing
Greg Vespe and Captain BJ Silvia stood in front of a packed Elks Lodge to talk tautog. As guest speakers for November’s RI Saltwater Anglers Association meeting, lots of antsy fishermen were eagerly awaiting their words of wisdom on how to find, catch and release...
by Todd Corayer | Nov 19, 2019 | New England Fishing Clubs, Striped Bass Fishing
Rich Heffernan smoothed his perfect grey mustache and surveyed the crowd. They were cold, hungry fishermen in fleece hats and sweatshirts, the salty uniforms of those who spent long nights in the surf. Rich was helping host the breakfast banquet of the 26th Rhode...
by Todd Corayer | Nov 1, 2019 | Striped Bass Fishing
I came because I love to fish,” said Pat Green. Sitting in a stark white Cape Cod conference room with an impromptu bar on one side and a plate of smoked salmon on the other, Pat was happy to be out of the rain. Fall was delivering a third day of biblical...
by Todd Corayer | Oct 23, 2019 | Deer Hunting, Fresh Water Fishing, Hunting in Rhode Island, New England Fishing Clubs, Trout Fishing
Fall provides so much so this week, we offer opportunities to catch fish and possibly take home a few bucks, celebrate the season, inspect a musket, take in a movie and look inside a deer’s mouth. That’s not bad for the middle of October. Snug Harbor Marina is...
by Todd Corayer | Oct 21, 2019 | Fishing and Hunting Safety, Fresh Water Fishing, Striped Bass Fishing, Trout Fishing
The tautog bite is crazy good. Trout have been stocked statewide. A few stubborn bluefish are patrolling beaches. Bait fish are holding tight. Rivers and salt ponds are filling with stripers uninterested in a long swim south. It’s a treat fishing for bass chasing...
by Todd Corayer | Oct 16, 2019 | American Saltwater Guides Association, New England Fishing Clubs, Striped Bass Fishing
Max Appleman shook my hand pretty hard. We hadn’t met previously but both recalled a Fish Wrap piece from last year in which readers were encouraged to contact him regarding a potential change in striper regulations. A similar Fish Wrap piece with his contact...
by Todd Corayer | Oct 2, 2019 | Albie Fishing, Block Island, Bonito Fishing, False Albacore Fishing, Fluke Fishing, Fresh Water Fishing, New England Fishing Clubs, Striped Bass Fishing
September is such a sportsman’s month. Fish are in big time, goose and deer season opens and the Fall archery season for turkey begins. Waters are warm; around 66 off the beaches and as high as 72 in southern salt ponds. Days are warm, nights are cool. Provided Mother...
by Todd Corayer | Sep 26, 2019 | Fresh Water Fishing, New England Fishing Clubs
Last week’s RI Kayak Bassin’ tourney stop at South Kingstown’s Indian Lake was a fantastic opportunity to go fishing with some of the best people on the water and realize how fishing is important to all ages. Fourteen kayak fishermen hit the water at 7:00 am ready to...
by Todd Corayer | Sep 23, 2019 | Striped Bass Fishing
Here’s a link to the ASMFC Amendment VI which is all about protecting striped bass. There are several options in there and I would suggest the Status Quo option only ignores the obvious and does nothing for a fishery we love and even depend on....
