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  I start my 2026 fishing seminars at the big shows on Saturday Jan. 31 at 2:00 at the New England Fishing Expo in Marlboro MA. This is one of the biggest pure fishing shows in New England.  It features a lot of freshwater fishing as well

As May concludes it marks the start of another season full of anticipation. The early season has seen a mix of weather conditions. While the days are gradually lengthening temperatures remain cool. Heavy southeast winds have been hammering the fishin

Today the bite picked up some.  Overnight still seems to be the best. With the weather forecasted to be pretty nice I’m hoping it will continue with the full moon approaching. Today we open up some new areas out around the  deep edge

As many have already noticed that our lakes are almost at “normal” level again. Boat docks are no longer in the trees parking lots are usable and swimming areas are moving back into place. This means that we are encroaching to power pool. A

Early Season Trips We have only been providing border updates that are known to be true and at this juncture we do not know when the border will open. But there are many indications the border will open this summer. This optimism is coming in part f

Water Level: 299.44 | Water Temperature: 50.9˚ Weather: 27˚ | Mostly Cloudy | Winds: 5 mph 1. Largemouth Bass: Bass are starting to move shallow as water temps approach 51˚ staging around bushes on points creek backs and coves. Slow-ro

Learn the basics of fly fishing and how to approach trout on any stream in the country and the concepts that lead to more success.

Welcome back to another episode of Tackle Tip Thursday anglers! As we approach our fall long-range trips we thought we would talk about trolling lures that are known to get the job done. Long-time Searcher angler Logan introduces one of his favorite

Made an offshore run with a spilt charter of Russ and Chris with buddy Bob. Also had VIP Author/photographer Gary Caputi on board to take pictures and do a story on Andreas Toy's approach on fishing offshore. Found the life after a call fro

Yesterday turned out to be a nice one.  Good sunshine and the temp approached 60 degrees.  The wind was tough at times but manageable.  It was a nice day on the water.  Today looks a lot like yesterday with sun warm air temp and w

Snake River Flows from Jackson Lake Dam stand at approximately 2 250 cfs.  Primary hatches on all reaches include PMDs and Claassenia stoneflies.  Despite continues warm and dry weather we are starting to see Hecuba begin to appear –

It’s been a rough one in terms of supply chain for many vendors in the fly fishing industry. Outcast/Aire has experienced shortages and bottlenecks about as bad as any. It’s been 18 months or so since stock levels approached normal …

We’re looking at the third summer type day in a row. We’ll hit 77 degrees with sunshine and 5 – 10 mph wind from the North. The fish are eating on top but the bright sun and clear water have made them a little spooky. Presentation a

GORDO BANKS PANGASDecember 22nd 2024 Slower week in terms of charters as we are approaching the Christmas Holiday. Conditions and weather were ideal as we had light winds clear blue water and perfect temperatures with lows in the mid-60s and …

  I've got several NLBN paddle tails ready to go.  These three inch lures are deadly when the stripers are feeding on small bait. There are a lot of stripers right now in Narragansett Bay.  They are being drawn into the Bay by war

Since Sunday the bite has been pretty slow with the warmer weather over the last couple of days. Both deep and shallow. Not sure what it is with the warmer weather (steady low barometer?) but it seems to happen quite often. This afternoon with the w

Capt Dylan Hubbard is President Florida Guides Association and penned this editorial in the FGA's most recent newsletter...   Your Florida Guides Association has recently updated our vision statement and purpose to make it extremely clear t

 It was a bit chilly today! So much so that I ditched the fleece and went with the insulated North Face and I'm glad I did! I met Bryan Roach and his fishing crew William and Shane up at Old Town Bait and Tackle and after easing out of Eaga

As the end of another year approaches I slow down and appreciate all of the folks who have chosen to spend time outdoor with me. After all if not for them I would not be so fortunate to do work that I love. And I love it so much that I am having a h

    Reel Candy Newsletter      October 2013   Sailfish - Sailfish - Sailfish!   Each year we wait enthusiastically for the yearly Sailfish migration. It is already beginning and on some charters we have s