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A Few Redeeming Advantages of Electric Reels
Purists and traditionalists will go off the deep end when they hear about electric reels. For some fishermen, electric anything is an abomination (unless, of course, it’s a trolling motor or a fish finder. Then they are strangely silent). With that said, there is a time and place for an electric fishing reel, especially in saltwater. Here are a few redeeming attributes of electric...

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Slow Pitch Jigging for Black Sea Bass: A Short Guide
Black sea bass are among the Northeast’s most popular summer gamefish, but despite this, slow pitch jigging was practically unheard of in the Northeast till just a few years ago. Even though it’s new on the scene, those who have combined slow pitch tactics with their pursuit of black sea bass have been largely met with success. This short guide should help get you started on the...

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Saltwater Jig Fishing: 3 Tips for Success
There are a lot of things you can do to increase your chances of getting into fish when you’re saltwater jig fishing, just as there are things you can do to increase your hookup ratio on strikes and your land percentage. For instance, if you’re targeting wreck dwellers like black sea bass or tog, you need to find some rocks. You’ll catch a lot more fish where there’s...

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Slow Pitch Jigging for Tog: Basic Pointers
Tautog, also known as blackfish and more commonly (and simply) as “tog” are among the Northeast angler’s favorite cold-weather quarry. Now here’s something you didn’t know. Slow pitch jigging for tog is on the rise. Sure, scores still swing over the gunwales each November and December on crabs, but anglers are increasingly choosing metals - specifically jigs like...

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Fishing Saltwater Jigs: Three Techniques
Saltwater jigs, such as AVA diamond jigs, Hopkins Shorty and NO=EQL lures, and Johnny Jigs slow pitch jigs have got to be some of the most versatile lures in the entire realm of angling as a sport. Not only are they categorically more durable than all other types of lures (in both saltwater and freshwater) but you can do effectively anything with them - drop to the bottom and speed jig, rip...

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8 Types of Saltwater Lures Every Anglers Needs in His Box or Bag
Saltwater angling encompasses an incredibly rich array of species and conditions, from surf fishing for inshore species to offshore trolling and slow pitch jigging around wrecks. But, be that as it may, there are just a few broad classes of saltwater lures that appeal to an unbelievably wide array of species. If you fish with artificials, having a few of each of these in your tackle box or bag...

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Why a Fish Gripper Scale Actually Is an Invaluable Fishing Tool
You hook a fish, fight it, bring it to the boat, then you gaff it to get it over the rail, you gill it to get a sure grip, then you snap a couple photos, weigh it, and throw it back over the rail. Rinse and repeat with the next trophies that come to the boat. Sounds like a great day on the water. What could be wrong with this picture? Literally everything. How you handle a fish in the moments...

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Fishing a Rapala X-Rap: Pointers for Success
The Rapala X-Rap sets a new standard for jerkbaits. With ridiculously lifelike detail, a long-cast system, and a design that helps stop the lure dead when you pause it, it’s a remarkably versatile lure that can be used to catch an encyclopedic number of species. Now, Rapala’s bread and butter may be freshwater, and it’s likely that pike, bass, and trout beyond number have...

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Fishing Salt Marshes for Schoolie Stripers with NLBN Plastics: Techniques
The shallow salt marshes in the back, though they can be very difficult to navigate, are a gold mine of early season striper activity, specifically for schoolie stripers. While these fish might not be legal to keep, they can help you pattern striper activity for the rest of the season, plus help you get a bend in the rod after a long winter. Here are some techniques for finding and catching...

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