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Washington Crocus and Conservation Conversations

by Todd Corayer | Mar 16, 2023 | 2023 Fishing Season, Fishery Policy & Rules

Conversations and crocus were blooming in Washington with The Ocean Conservancy Captain Dave Monti looked out his cab window at daffodils and crocus in full bloom alongside fresh cherry blossoms. Washington DC weather was a full month ahead of Rhode Island for sure so...

Fish Wrap Fishing Friday

by Todd Corayer | Sep 22, 2022 | Fly Fishing - Fresh Water, Fly Fishing - Saltwater, Rhode Island Trout Fishing

Yes indeed, we are declaring Friday, October 14, 2022 as Fish Wrap Fishing Friday. It’s time to lace up, wader up, get up and get outside before the winds of change have us shoveling and hiding. Let’s fish, shoot and watch a film on a fine Fall Friday. It’s all here, in Fish Wrap this week.

Best 2021 Spring Striper Lures

by Todd Corayer | Apr 11, 2021 | 2021 Fishing Season, Largemouth Bass Fishing, Striped Bass Fishing

This week we share our top 5 spring striped bass lures as we wait for their migration. And – we get everyone excited for a new season of largemouth bass fishing with the Rhode Island Kayak Bassin’ group going on their sixth season.

Julio Silva Shares Surfcasting Tips

by Todd Corayer | Feb 9, 2021 | Rhode Island Fishermen, Salt Water Fishing, Striped Bass Fishing

Talking Surfcasting Will Ward Off Winter Blahs It’s winter. Hunting season is pretty much done, salt ponds are frozen and my desire to fish is slushy at best. The snow keeps coming, making the garage door that much harder to open, which is a fine excuse to not...

Chief Hoxie speaks to RISAA and you should be there, especially you poachers

by Todd Corayer | Oct 25, 2020 | 2020 Fishing Season, Fishery Policy & Rules, Salt Water Fishing

This month, as we start to say goodbye to green leaves, albies, most of the big striped bass, (don’t forget about the Pt. Judith lighthouse…) fluke, tautog, and just about every other fun saltwater fish, we welcome in bird and deer hunting, blaze orange vests and a...