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How to find big bass, get out-fished and then find public access to a public beach that’s pretty much private

by Todd Corayer | Jun 12, 2017 | Fluke Fishing, Striped Bass Fishing

The big bass continue to hold tight to the top of Narragansett Bay. Live pogies are still the best bet for the big girls and several fishermen have reported stripers in the 28”-40” range.  Down south, the salt ponds are producing plenty of schoolie bass action....

How To Catch A Beast of a Bass & A Shaky Cinder Worm

by Todd Corayer | Jun 4, 2017 | Block Island, Fluke Fishing, Striped Bass Fishing

The big fishing news is that Cape Cod fisherman Jeff Fortin outlasted a 64.6 pound striper in Buzzards Bay. It’s a seriously impressive fish. So early in the season, it’s hopefully a good sign that fish of such size have already moved in to feed on pogies and herring....
Learning from local fishermen

Learning from local fishermen

by Todd Corayer | May 25, 2017 | Block Island, New England Tackle Shops, Striped Bass Fishing

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse meets with RI commercial fishermen to better understand catches and the science of data harvesting on open seas.

stripers, shooters, wardens, thieves and Jimmy Chappel. That’s a full Fish Wrap week.

by Todd Corayer | May 13, 2017 | Striped Bass Fishing

 This is the time. Bucktails, teaser flies, Cocahoe minnows. Seven foot medium weight rods for kayaks in salt ponds, ten foot surf rods for long beach casts.  Buckies, pogies, silversides. D.O.A. jerkbaits, topwater schoolie action and everything tipped with squid....

Ocean State Kayak Fishing is Catching On

by Todd Corayer | Mar 26, 2017 | Fluke Fishing, Striped Bass Fishing

  In 2015, a few kayak fishermen started a Facebook group to stay in contact, make plans to go fishing and encourage others to get on the water. Word spread, membership increased, anglers entered and won tournaments, the page became popular. Fast forward eighteen...
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