The Fish Wrap Writer Recommendations
We at the Fish Wrap Writer are asked often about what tackle shops to visit, what gear we use to catch fish, what stripers are biting on in the fall, etc. We do our best to provide tackle shop and lure info in our fishing reports we post weekly, but we also wanted to provide a comprehensive list here as well.
Additionally, there are some amazing organizations in Rhode Island that help protect our waterways and fishing environments. Check out some of my favorites below.
Store Recommendations
These are the places I shop in New England when needing bait, lures, rods/reels, swag or more often than not, some great local fishing and hunting advice. To see a complete list of tackle shops in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts, click here.
There are dozens of excellent tackle shops all over Rhode Island, staffed with great folks who are ready to help you with picking out your gear needed to catch the fish. Check out this blog post that lists them all. See one I’m missing? Send us an email and let us know!
Tackle Recommendations
I’m rarely – if ever – out on the water fishing in Rhode Island without these brands of equipment with me.
Brite Strike
SALTWATER AL'S GOLDFISH, FISH WRAP WRITER SPECIAL EDITION
The Fish Wrap Writer collaborated with the great team at Al’s Goldfish Lure Company to develop this new saltwater lure.
The Original Goldfish shape and action built specifically for saltwater action. Hard baked paints, custom tied teaser size 3/0 VMC J hook, and a wobble and flutter that salt species can’t ignore.
Gear Guides
Every year I publish a gear guide sharing some of my favorite products. Check them out below.
2025 Spring Gear Guide for Rhode Island Fishermen
Click to browse our 2025 spring gear guide for all those Rhode Island and southern New England anglers who love quality gear. Click to view.
Testing Titan’s Pro55Q Cooler
Titan Pro's 55Q cooler may be one of your best longlife gear purchases. It proved to be tough, very well designed in every way and performed with a common sense approach to adventure food and drink storage. The designers did not miss a thing. This gets the very first Fish Wrap Seal of Approval.
2024 Late Season Guide
2024 Late Season Gear & Gift GuideWritten By: Todd Corayer, The Fish Wrap WriterFor some, Fall is the most welcomed season of all. Yes, Spring was awesome as the world bloomed and warmed....
2023 Holiday Gear and Gift Guide
Click to view my 2023 Holiday Gear and Gift Guide as I preview some items an angler in your life would love to receive this holiday season. A variety of cool items you don't want to miss.
Gear I love
Here are some of the items I’m rarely on the water without and highly recommend. Looking for the Fish Wrap Writer merch? Click here.
Organization Recommendations
There are so many great organizations in Rhode Island and New England that do incredible work protecting our waterways, public access, and fisheries. Below are just a few I make it a point to stay informed on and volunteer with.