Video, detailed instruction, tackle recommendations, locations, destinations, news and much more for Porgy (scup) fishing!
These hard fighting fast growing great eating prolific fish are a major party boat target given the restrictions on other “table friendly” species. Porgies are mostly caught on bait, but occasionally will attack small jigs. Chumming is a must when targeting these fish at anchor. In certain areas drift fishing can be very effective. These fish were clearly put in the ocean so that young anglers can get hooked on fishing!
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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,…
Block Island, RI - Porgy Fishing
Capt Andy and Capt Rich return to a spot at Block Island, RI where they hooked a few monster porgies a year earlier while searching for fluke. Once the current starts to run, the…
Huntington, NY - Porgy Fishing
Captains Andy and Rich join their good friend Captain John Marino of American Sportfishing Charters for some jumbo porgy fishing. The guys fish the shallows outside of Huntington Harbor and can dozens of fish to…
Niantic, CT -Sea Bass Fishing & Porgy Fishing
Jeff Pierce of Mustad joins Capt Andy and Capt Rich for an amazing day of sea bass and porgy fishing. They demonstrate the correct way to use a bait enhancer and the guys crush the…
Gardiners Island, NY - Porgy Fishing
The August 5 porgy fishing trip to historic Montauk Point, Long Island was quite successful. Andy and Rich’s guest, Capt. Joel Lizza of the Sea Otter Fleet, put them on a pile of big Porgies…
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