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howard reed has had enough and that’s a damned shame

by Todd Corayer | Oct 15, 2015 | Ice Fishing, Striped Bass Fishing

A new Penn Spinfisher V spinning reel lists for about $180 at a tackle store but Amazon will send you one for $130, no tax, free shipping. You’d be a fool to pass up that offer, right? “Are you going to get Amazon to spool that for you?” asked Howard Reed at Galilee...

size matters, a superior barrister and another lost soul

by Todd Corayer | Oct 14, 2015 | Salt Water Fishing, Uncategorized

Some fishermen are stealing fish, other fishermen are waving their arms…

Time and tide wait for, wait for it…

by Todd Corayer | Oct 5, 2015 | Salt Water Fishing, Uncategorized

Right away we know this cat can fish.
We see thick swipes of silver stripers
“Maybe third time’s the charm, right pal?”
Should have taken chicken out of the freezer.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Bass

Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Bass

by Todd Corayer | Sep 25, 2015 | Largemouth Bass Fishing, Rhode Island Fishermen, Youth Fishing

Andrew Lavoie is nine, all smiles and talent. He’s a fisherman, golfer and brother. Ladies and gentlemen, meet Mr. Bass.

Emergency Beer Before Sunrise

Emergency Beer Before Sunrise

by Todd Corayer | Sep 19, 2015 | Black Sea Bass Fishing, Kayak Fishing

South County beaches, rock piles and sea walls, all of Narragansett Bay  are all packed with an unusual abundance of bait like bay anchovies, peanut bunker, sand eels and baby squid, which have brought in predatory bass, bonito and blues.

let’s talk priorities, the Constitution and river herring then say goodbye to Joe Martins

by Todd Corayer | Sep 11, 2015 | Salt Water Fishing, Uncategorized

Quick question, when you visit the shoreline, be it fresh or saltwater, what’s your priority? Chances are you want to park your vehicle, then fish, swim, paddle, explore or maybe just lean back with a cold one and practice some kayak lethargy and that’s all good. The...

a little hand in hand at a bass tourney

by Todd Corayer | Aug 30, 2015 | Salt Water Fishing, Uncategorized

This year we have been blessed with so many bluebird mornings and sunny days with fish of many species all around us. It’s only natural that being the Ocean State, surely most of our focus is on fishing the ocean. There are charter boats to hire, trips around Block...

mackerel, anchovies, largemouth and sharks. pretty much covers it…

by Todd Corayer | Aug 30, 2015 | Block Island, Fresh Water Fishing, Striped Bass Fishing

Stripers big and small have been patrolling Narragansett Town Beach at night. Just about just after sunset, when the second shift of beach-goers file in, singles couples and families have been taking over the shoreline. It’s pretty cool to see Dad’s and Mom’s with...

standing at the EEZ on my striper soapbox

by Todd Corayer | Aug 15, 2015 | Block Island, Striped Bass Fishing

RIDEM Law Enforcement gave a presentation to the July Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers meeting and after a slide show with some straight-eighties Kenny Loggins guitar, Lt. Joe Poccia walked members through the history, mission and daily demands of their Environmental...

there are sooooo many fish around…

by Todd Corayer | Aug 7, 2015 | Block Island, Fluke Fishing, Striped Bass Fishing

Narragansett, Block Island, Newport, Jamestown, Watch Hill. Summer flounder, striped bass, scup, sea bass, bluefish, tuna, sharks. Eels, pogies, live-lined scup, big fat white Danny’s, maybe even a chewed up, pockmarked Atom popper you bought Lord-knows-when: you name...
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