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It hasn't been a great summer for stripers, but the bluefish are here, big time!

Bluefish Popping Up All Over In Southern New England

7/30/2012

Bluefish are now dominating the fishing scene along the oceanfront from Rhode Island waters to the Cape. Two nights ago my son Ben was fishing the east end of the Cape Cod Canal. There were no stripers but Ben reports pods of bluefish smashing the surface after bait. He did… SEE MORE

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Lousy Weather Can Mean Good Fishing at the Shore

7/26/2012

I fished the oceanfront last week because I had the right conditions. It was rainy and overcast with a light northeast wind and a fairly rough surf. It was the type of conditions that have been favorable in the past for me. I got down in late afternoon and scouted… SEE MORE

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There's not a bad view to enjoy from your cockpit or onshore in Penobscot Bay.

For Sailors, Penobscot Bay is a Feast

7/24/2012

Whether spending time in pristine coves or visiting historic, bustling, picturesque harbors, it’s hard to find a bad view from your cockpit or onshore anywhere on the coast of Maine. Then there’s our weather! Even before the last century, an exodus made the trek by sea or land from sweltering… SEE MORE

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Otter Cove, part of the Downeast Fisheries Trail, was once lined with fish houses that supported local families.

Downeast Fisheries Trail: Otter Cove Fish Houses

7/20/2012

In the late twentieth century, both sides of Otter Cove, now part of Acadia National Park and a site on the Downeast Fisheries Trail, were lined with fish houses that supported as many as twenty-five families. Located in protected coves near fishing grounds, fish houses operated as staging areas for… SEE MORE

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Sampling the Local Fish in Thomaston

7/20/2012

Perched near the public boat ramp where the St. George River opens wide to the south, The Slipway is a relatively new waterfront restaurant in Thomaston. Opened by the former proprietors of the Dip Net in Port Clyde, The Slipway has some of the freshest fish around, much of it… SEE MORE

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What Is Happening to RI's Stripers?

7/19/2012

Log entry, July 15: "Sandeels by the millions have hit Narragansett Beach and the stripers have found them. Landed 32 bass on teasers and swimmers from shore. Most of the fish went 5-8 lbs., but had a number of keepers in the 10-12 lb. range. Action began around dusk and… SEE MORE

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Build Up Your Fall Fishing Arsenal During Summer Heat

7/17/2012

We're in a big lull right now in southern New England as far as shore fishing is concerned. However, better days are ahead as fall fishing is just around the corner. I usually begin getting ready for fall fishing in the summertime. I like to go into my cool basement… SEE MORE

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When saltwater fishing slows down, don't complain about it — head inland to land some sweet carp like this one!

Warmer Water Sending More RI Fishermen Inland

7/13/2012

I usually don't fish the oceanfront on Fourth of July week because it's a zoo. However, last week I had an errand to do at south county and was down there anyways, so I took a rod with me to give it a try. I got to the oceanfront about… SEE MORE

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The Aransas Pass Light Station on nearby St. Joseph's Island is a local landmark.

Port Aransas Offers a Bit of Everything for Texas Boaters

7/10/2012

The City of Port A has it all for boaters wishing to spend a little or a lot of time. The City of Port Aransas Marina is just a short distance in from the Gulf of Mexico with a well-protected floating dock reserved for transients. There are no swells inside… SEE MORE

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Low Tide in Rockport harbor.

Savoring the Dog Days of Summer in Rockport

7/8/2012

More than anything else, summer heat makes me think of the ocean. To jump off the dock into the ice cold waters of Penobscot Bay on a sweltering day is truly heaven! The fields of Aldermere Farm are blanketed with flowers and lush, green grass. Rockport Harbor is full of… SEE MORE

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Four Ways to Find Fishing Success This Summer

7/5/2012

The next two weeks are vacation weeks for most people. Many of you out there might want to fish. So, here are some good bets that might just get you a fish or two. Stripers from shore- It is very tough going right now. There are lots of disruptions, tons… SEE MORE

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My son Ben with a nice 30-inch keeper Striper. Unfortuntely, it was the only fish we landed at the Cape Cod Canal recently.

Party's Over: Cape Cod Canal Fishing Turns Inconsistent

6/29/2012

The Cape Cod Canal, which has been the hottest striper spot from shore, is turning inconsistent like most of the other places in southern New England. I went down Wednesday evening with my son, Ben, and we saw the usual flash mob of fishermen lined up along the canal waiting… SEE MORE

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