by Todd Corayer | Jul 26, 2023 | Literary Review
Karen Pinchin has masterfully provided us with a history, current consideration and future hope for Atlantic bluefin tuna. with her new book, “Kings of Their Own Ocean.” If you see fish as more than meat in a cooler and can see beyond your own bow to a future of respect for science and abundance in our generation, read her words for a careful, complete voyage alongside tuna as they migrate in ancient cycles through deep, warm corridors learned over millennia, fall to our nets and hooks and feed a world obsessed with their flesh.
by Todd Corayer | Jul 18, 2023 | 2023 Fishing Season, Rhode Island Fishermen, Striped Bass Fishing
Charlie Lepre, The Wolf, has passed and left us with heavy hearts and happy memories. From First Rock to Block Island, he was a classic fisherman who never tired of casting through the night then working all day. So long Charlie, you will be missed.
by Todd Corayer | Jul 12, 2023 | Recreation Public Access, Salt Water Fishing, Striped Bass Fishing
Shoreline Access Advocates Finally Have A Line In The Sand To celebrate a new place to cast, walk, gather seaweed, or actually, just to go to the beach, the RI Legislature has passed a shoreline access bill into law. Finally, a line in the sand. Governor Dan McKee...
by Todd Corayer | Jul 6, 2023 | 2023 Fishing Season, Block Island, Salt Water Fishing
The 2023 BI Inshore Fishing Tournament returns with great sponsors, high value prizes and expectations for amazing fishing around the island. Entry money goes to the BI Fire Department and Rescue services, there’s a big party afterwards and loads of prizes, which will include bragging rights. What’s not to like?
by Todd Corayer | Jun 22, 2023 | Gear & Gift Guides
Todd Corayer provides his 2023 summer fishing gear guide, with plenty of gear to make your fishing season in Rhode Island that much better. Click to view this summer’s gear guide.
by Todd Corayer | Jun 14, 2023 | Fly Fishing - Fresh Water, Trout Unlimited
Trout Unlimited met in Stamford to talk cleans waters, good people and good beer along the Mill River. Conservation is good conversation. This week, learn what they teach, share and fight for and how you can be part of 300,000 people who support cold, clean water. With 420 local chapters contributing 730,000 volunteer hours, you just might find a place to help and fish with those good people.
by Todd Corayer | Jun 7, 2023 | 2023 Fishing Season, Largemouth Bass Fishing
We can try and drive away slump or skunks, but life always seems to catch up with us and play some Bob Marley tunes while we lament a loss. This week, we say goodbye to Dick Laffey, a Maine gentleman and do away with slumps so that we can focus on how good our lives really are, no matter where we are.
by Todd Corayer | May 31, 2023 | 2023 Fishing Season, Green Energy, Salt Water Fishing
Bluefish, Terrapins, Turbines, Trouble means this week we learn how to spy turtles, understand bluefish and get a grip on acres of windfarms. We cover a lot of ground and water in Fish Wrap. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a beat.
by Todd Corayer | May 24, 2023 | salmon, Wild and Scenic Rivers
Steven Hawley’s “Cracked The Future of Dams In A Hot, Chaotic World” chronicles our dam building history and how it’s time to free our rivers. Every page is a gift if you care about wild waters, trickling tributaries or appreciating nature left in peace.
by Todd Corayer | May 17, 2023 | 2023 Fishing Season, American Saltwater Guides Association
Big Trash, Smaller Slots means we spent hours picking up people’s trash while the ASGA kicked striper regs in the pants to ensure abundance. Read all about how Trout Unlimited kindles the fire of conservation while anglers forced the ASMFC hand to take a major leap forward. That’s a major Fish Wrap week. Sign up for our newsletter and never miss a word of fish coverage.
