Anchoring & Boat Handling

Master the skills needed to safely anchor, maneuver, and control your boat in the diverse waters of the Northeast. This category covers practical techniques for handling vessels in both protected inshore areas and challenging offshore saltwater conditions. From choosing the right anchoring setups for tidal harbors and rocky bottoms to docking in tight marinas, managing currents, handling wind, and navigating busy coastal waterways, these guides focus on real-world boating situations common from bays and estuaries to open Atlantic waters. Whether you’re cruising, fishing, or staging offshore runs, you’ll find tips, strategies, and seamanship insights designed specifically for Northeast boaters.

Anchoring & Boat Handling Tuna

Casting While Trolling for Yellowfin Tuna

When you are in area where the tuna just aren’t staying on top for long, the captain may elect to troll. Unfortunately this is NOT the most effective method to…

Capt Andy LoCascio06/18/2012

Anchoring & Boat Handling Tuna Video Features

Boat Handling for Plugging Tuna

Handling the boat carefully will result in more opportunities for the anglers. Yellowfin tuna can be one of the toughest fish to target. The fish are typically in casting range…

Capt Andy LoCascio06/18/2012

Anchoring & Boat Handling

Anchoring on Rocky Bottoms

Andy describes the proper types of anchors to use when fishing in rocky bottoms. He discusses the effectiveness of using a grapple anchor in rocky bottoms and how to rig…

Capt Andy LoCascio01/24/2011