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This is incredibly aggressive fish that is fun to catch no matter how big it is. Yearling fish are called snappers and fishing for them is a great way to introduce kids to fishing. They are great fighters and easy to catch, A solid fish is anything over 12lbs and a trophy fish is over 20lbs. They are also a popular bait for fluke (summer flounder), tuna, and especially sharks. They can be caught using virtually any method that is used for other species; live bait, chunks, plugging, jigging, trolling, etc.
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…
New Tackle Recommendations
The crew from Northeast Angling has put together a complete list of tackle recommendations along with tips and techniques for all of the regional saltwater species. Each list includes the rods, reels, line, terminal tackle,…
Raritan Bay, NJ - Striped Bass Fishing - FCA Manhattan Cup 2010
Andy and Kyle Ondrey round up their A+ team consisting of Eileen Miller, Mitch Wergiles, and Steve Palmo for the 2010 Manhattan Cup sponsored by the Fishermen’s Conservation Association. They start their morning jigging and…
Block Island, RI - Topwater Striped Bass Fishing
Captains Andy and Rich work the beaches and points of Block Island, RI in mid-July using topwater plugs and light spinning tackle for big school-sized striped bass that are crashing sand eels. There were schools of sand eels…
Destination Block Island
Block Island is an incredible fishing destination in the Northeast. Block Island is a great family destination, from spending the day fishing either inshore or offshore or just enjoying the magnificent views. Where To Moor…
Destination Montauk
Montauk, NY is one of the premiere fishing destinations in the Northeast. It really has everything a fisherman could want including great accommodations and easy access to both inshore and offshore fishing. Where to Stay There…
Jamaica Bay, NY - Striped Bass Fishing - FCA Manhattan Cup 2009
Captains Andy LoCascio and Rich Tenreiro are joined by Peter Bordes, Mitch Wergiles, and mate Kyle Ondrey in the prestigious Manhattan Cup Tournament sponsored by the Fishermen’s Conservation Association. Along with the most impressive field…
Long Island Sound, NY – Striped Bass Fishing - Fall Diamond Jigging
Captains Andy LoCascio, Rich Tenreiro, and John Marino of American Sportfishing Charters join forces and head to Huntington, NY to get in on some red hot fall diamond jigging action on the Long Island Sound….
Western Sound, NY - Tournament Bluefish Fishing
Samantha Marino, first mate on American SportFishing Charters joins Captains Andy LoCascio and Rich Tenreiro to compete in the Oyster Bay Bluefish Tournament. The trio ranges throughout the western sound from Little Neck Bay to…
Raritan Bay, NJ - Striped Bass Fishing - FCA Manhattan Cup 2007
Captains Andy LoCascio and Rich Tenreiro split up and lead two teams in the prestigious Manhattan Cup Tournament sponsored by the Fishermen’s Conservation Association. Along with the most impressive fields ever assembled, they brave difficult…
New York, NY - Striped Bass Fishing - FCA Manhattan Cup 2006
Captains Andy LoCascio, Rich Tenreiro, and John Luchka of Long Run Fishing Charters team up to fish the prestigious Manhattan Cup Tournament sponsored by the Fishermen’s Conservation Association. Along with one of the most impressive fields…
Montauk, NY - Redbone Tournament
Andy and Rich are joined by Triton pro-staffer Captain Tom Pitasi of Coastal Fishing Charters to compete in the prestigious 2-day Montauk Redbone tournament against some of the finest guides in the region. The guys…