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RIGHT WHALE MARINER ADVISORY LIFTED

MASSACHUSETTS DIVISION OF MARINE FISHERIES May 7, 2008 MarineFisheries Advisory RIGHT WHALE MARINER ADVISORY LIFTED Aggregation Departs Cape Cod Bay Aerial, vessel, and acoustic surveillance efforts by the Center for Coastal Studies and the Division of Marine Fisheries (MarineFisheries) have determined that the large aggregation of right whales observed in Cape Cod  Full Story »

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New York National Boat Show Gets New Dates

After reviewing exhibitor feedback, show dates moved to mid-December Chicago, IL - April 21, 2008 - - Following an extensive analysis of exhibitor feedback and in-depth discussions with both exhibitor and show committees, the New York National Boat Show will move to a new set of dates beginning this year. The new  Full Story »

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WaveSpin Reels Adds Two Models; Gutsier Drags

For Immediate Release Winner of Field & Stream Magazine's prestigious 2008 "BEST of the BEST" Award is growing PORT RICHEY, Fla. - The ripple effect is becoming more of a wave as the latest innovation to fishing, the WaveSpin reel with its patented spool that makes loops irrelevant by eliminating tangles  Full Story »


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HOGSTY REEF - Worth the Run?

By Capt. Trey Rhyne Day 1 - Long Island to Albert Town, Long Cay We departed Flying Fish Marina around 10:30am on Tuesday April 22nd with our group of 3 crew and 3 guests. Earlier that morning we took on an extra 150 gallons of fuel, to further the range of  Full Story »

Published May 4, 2008


East Coast Tuna Tactics

By John Unkart Trolling, chunking and jigging are popular methods for pursuing the most popular offshore fish. All three tactics are successful, but not everyday. The savvy tuna angler keeps options open when running offshore and prepares for whatever bite presents itself. Daily changing conditions require anglers to be ready  Full Story »

Published May 4, 2008


Fishing News

Pending World Record Weakfish Caught in New York

At this time, pending submission and approval by the IGFA, a new world record weakfish was captured by Dave Alu on the night of May 6th. Dave was fishing with Captain Rich Swisstack of the Shore Catch Guide Service. Rich was guiding Dave on a late night/early morning trip fishing  Full Story »

Published May 8, 2008

NOAA's Fisheries Service Issues Far-Reaching Plans for Protecting Northwest Salmon

Media Contact: Brian Gorman 206-526-6613 May 5, 2008 NOAA's Fisheries Service, the federal agency charged with protecting Northwest salmon listed under the Endangered Species Act, released today a trio of biological opinions that provide comprehensive, far-reaching plans for the protected salmon species. A biological opinion, a requirement of the  Full Story »

Published May 5, 2008

NOAA Begins Ocean Data Integration Effort

Media Contact: David Hall 301-713-3066, ext 191 April 30, 2008 NOAA has launched a major initiative to link together a wealth of ocean observation data from a wide variety of federal and non-federal sources. The project will make ocean temperature, salinity, water level, current, wind and wave data gathered by NOAA and other  Full Story »

Published April 30, 2008


Events Reporting

ASA South Jersey Marina Spring '08 Wrap-up

May 3rd, 2008 A field of 46 boats set out from Cape May, New Jersey and nearby ports into a thick fog and brisk east wind looking for the cow bass that would take the win in the ASA'a Mercury/ASA Striper Tournament Series sponsored by Fountain Power Boats. New  Full Story »

Published May 6, 2008

"SOLD OUT" 2008 Pacific Fins Invitational Tournament Results

On April 26, we had Steve Schmidt, Pacific Fins Partner, and 21 guys down for the first annual Pacific Fins Invitational Tournament. The guys fished competitively for 2 days and had Sunday as a lay day, with some of the guys opting to fish for "fun". The fun fishing day  Full Story »

Published April 30, 2008

Bisbee's Black and Blue Day 2

How can I do so much, starting at 5am, and still not have shotgun start photos? Let me tell you the ways.... I will start by blaming Elvis, yes Elvis - the king is here and at 5:45 he let Kobe and I down by taking off without us on his  Full Story »

Published April 17, 2008

Hanging Out In "Bad Company"

When It Comes to West Coast Marlin Fishing, the game is played a little differently than almost anywhere else in the world. Sight fishing for bills using live bait along with run and gun tactics complement trolling in this big game you want to play with the best you better design  Full Story »

Published March 26, 2008


Articles & Tutorials

Sea Witch: From Start to Finish

Today I am going to go through the process that I use to make a Sea Witch and, to rig it up for trolling. The first thing I do with all my sea witch heads is I paint the eyes black. You can use permanent markers or my preferred method of  Full Story »

Published May 4, 2008

Wired Stripers: Wire Line Trolling For Big Bass

By Capt. John A. Cafiero Seafood Fishing Charters (609) must admit, catching stripers fishing with wire is one of my least desirable ways to fish for them. It is tiring to haul them in and it's frustrating to deal with the wire not getting kinked. It almost seems like it  Full Story »

Published May 4, 2008

BIG FISH I HAVE KNOWN....

Author's Note: When one spends a lot of time at sea over a multitude of years and seasons, it is easy to become blase about what one sees and what one does. Included among the memories of good and bad times, of ferocious weather and rosy golden sunsets, are  Full Story »

Published May 4, 2008

MADEIRA 1993 - An Excerpt from the Days of Sharp Learning Curves

Author's Note: Originally written soon after the event in 1993 for the Sport Fishing Club of Great Britain's yearly magazine, this revised version appeared in New Zealand Fishing News in 2006. As will be seen, this adventure takes place well before I learn the good stuff from Capt Bark  Full Story »

Published May 4, 2008

Azorean Theories of Relativity 1999

Author's Note: Originally written for New Zealand Fishing News, this article should appeal to most bluewater anglers. It points out a few favourite theories of mine, most of which I still believe in ! It was a fine morning out on the Condor Bank, 18 miles WSW of the Azorean island  Full Story »

Published May 4, 2008

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