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A fisherman’s social, a bucket of eels & a sharp hook in the eye

by Todd Corayer | May 23, 2018 | Albie Fishing, Block Island, False Albacore Fishing, Striped Bass Fishing

It only took a few degrees of separation from cold and rain to warm up the shoreline and welcome back stripers. Squid have slowly appeared in the lower bay followed by a few tautog. From Jerusalem’s West Wall to the beaches of Jamestown and Newport, schoolies...

Meet David Smith, Father, Fisherman, Fan For All Seasons

by Todd Corayer | Apr 15, 2018 | Fresh Water Fishing, Striped Bass Fishing

“Whenever I can bear that damned cold weather,” said the fishermen. Whitecaps frosted a small town pond tucked away in plain sight. Only one person was out there fishing through the cold and wind. March gripped winter tightly as the fisherman worked hard for his...

Kayak Bassin’, Woony Cleanin’, Gunar Catchin’…That’s A Lot

by Todd Corayer | Apr 5, 2018 | Fresh Water Fishing, Striped Bass Fishing

RJ Alves and Matt Tetrault are full steam ahead with their new RI Kayak Bassin’ group and a full calendar of fishing tournaments. The first event at South Kingstown’s Worden Pond is already full, which shows you how much love there is for freshwater fishing and how...

Jigging Tank, Custom Rods and Fresh Catch Beer

by Todd Corayer | Apr 2, 2018 | American Saltwater Guides Association, Fresh Water Fishing, New England Fishing Clubs

The 2018 New England Saltwater Fishing Show was another major success. The annual three-day event drew around 15,000 men, women and children to see the biggest names in rods, reels, boats, lures, charter captains and the newest fashions. Produced by the 7,500 member...

So Close, Spring Is So Close…

by Todd Corayer | Mar 18, 2018 | Fluke Fishing, Fresh Water Fishing, Striped Bass Fishing, Trout Fishing

Spring is so close. Colors are changing, pale green buds are patiently peeking out from riverbank maples. Tucked under bony rhododendron skeletons, tiny yellowed shoots emerging from wet leaves missed by fall’s rake tell us everything about the real calendar. River...
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