Tanaku Lodge Review
In late 2015 I wrote a piece describing my top 5 fishing destinations. If you scroll to the bottom, you will see that I mentioned Alaska in the “Notable Omissions” section. I do a lot…
Top 5 Fishing Destinations
Countless miles, innumerable fish, and yet the lure of big game fishing still pulls strongly. I have been fortunate enough (or worked hard enough) in my life to be able to experience some of the…
Underwater Giant Bluefin Tuna Video
Incredible underwater footage of giant bluefin tuna many of which are over 1000lbs! This video was taken while fishing on Bruce Brothers Charters with Capt Troy Bruce in 110ft of water of off Prince Edward…
More Tips to Catch Trophy Stripers
This is the second in a series of articles with striper fishing tips specifically for catching spring trophy striped bass. Click here to read the first article. Here is more striper fishing tips to help…
Brining Bait
Bunker (menhaden/pogies) is a critical striped bass bait. Fresh bunker is not always easily to find on the water or at your local bait shop. The quality of frozen bait available from most tackle shops…
Big Striped Marlin on Stand-up Gear
Tarin LoCascio lands a 94″ (250lb+) striped marlin while fishing with the Sportfish Galapagos crew guided by Pete Santini in Galapagos, Ecuador. This was her second big striped marlin of the trip. She also landed…
Fishermen Are Idiots
“There’s a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot” (Steven Wright) It’s 5am and Capt Freddy Gamboa (Andreas Toy Charters) insists that the distant offshore seas are somewhat less…
Knot a Clue - Confessions from a Professional Angler
I have been fortunate to have fished with some of best captains for trophy sized fish both inshore and offshore for many years. I have spent hundreds of days fishing the east coast and countless…
Fall Blackfish Tips
It is that magic time of year when even charter captains skip a day or two of work to target big blackfish (tautog) in the Northeast. These fish certainly do not get as big as…