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Product reviews, video, instruction and news for inshore and offshore fishing for Stripers, Fluke, Shark, Tuna, Blackfish and more at Northeast Angling TV

TGT Rod Rigger – Product Review and Much More

Capt Andy LoCascio - 08/07/2023

Some product reviews are just that, a simple product review. This one has a very interesting story that surrounds it. Northeast Angling started airing in 2003 and we were at nearly every boat and sportsman…

Striped Bass on Mojos

Mojos – Everyone is Doing Everything Wrong!

Capt Andy LoCascio - 06/08/2023

There is plenty of debate about the exact origin and development of the mojo. It is irrelevant. This is just a simple tandem trolling rig with countless variations used primarily to target Striped Bass. It…

Whip It Fish - Product Review and Striped Marlin Video

Capt Andy LoCascio - 03/15/2020 - Views: 22330

I finally got a chance to field test the new skirted Whip It Fish from Al Gags Lures.  There is no better proving ground than the Galapagos Islands.  I have been fishing there annually for…

Garmin GMR 18 xHD – Product Review

Capt Andy LoCascio - 10/26/2019

Some days as a boat owner are certainly better than others. I had an issue with the cooling system on one of my Mercury Verado engines that required a repair on land. I pulled the…

Penn Spinfisher VI Product Review

Capt Andy LoCascio - 07/16/2019 - Views: 14447

Capt Andy LoCascio shares his observations about the new Penn Spinfisher VI.  This is one of the longest running series of spining reels offerred by Penn.  Here are some of the major features: Fully sealed…

Tanaku Lodge Review

Capt Andy LoCascio - 07/16/2017 - Views: 14901

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…

Yo-Zuri Top Knot Fluorocarbon Leader

Capt Andy LoCascio - 01/06/2017 - Views: 19922

We were fortunate enough to get our hands on a supply of the new Yo-Zuri TopKnot fluorocarbon leader in various strengths. We are very familiar with Yo-Zuri fluorocarbon leaders ad have been using the HD…

Outrigger Unlimited - Product Review

Capt Andy LoCascio - 12/07/2015 - Views: 27411

Outriggers have long been reserved for the big boat fishermen. The folks at Outrigger Unlimited have come up with a unique solution that makes them available to any boat owner that has a rod holder….

Yo-Zuri Surface Cruiser - Product Review

Capt Andy LoCascio - 11/30/2015 - Views: 13789

This is the most EXCITING lure re-introduction in modern fishing history! After a hiatus of seemingly countless months (or was it years?), The iconic Yo-Zuri Surface Cruiser is back and it is better than ever….

Garmin 1040XS – Product Review

Capt Andy LoCascio - 04/22/2014 - Views: 34307

Product reviews for electronics are difficult especially when dealing with combo units. It is hard to provide an accurate review without spending a significant number of hours using the unit. So this specific review will…

StowMate - Life Jacket / PFD Storage

Capt Andy LoCascio - 08/12/2013 - Views: 25340

Life jackets (also know as PFDs or personal flotation devices) are bulky and can be very difficult to store on all but the largest boats.  In addition (for obvious reasons) these items needs to be…

Alan James Robinson - Fish Prints

Capt Andy LoCascio - 08/11/2013 - Views: 29761

If you have ever visited a Boat or Sportsman’s Show you may have stumbled across a booth filled with prints of your favorite fish species on a background of a navigational chart. As far as…

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