Tips to Catch More Trophy Stripers
Why do some anglers seem to consistently more big striped bass the rest of the pack every spring? Are they lucky, do they have secret spots, or are they, pathological liars? Do they know what…
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…
Big Yellowfin Tuna on a Popper
Capt Andy LoCascio lands a 57″ (approx. 120lb) yellowfin tuna on a popping plug while fishing with the Sportfish Galapagos crew in Galapagos, Ecuador. This was one of dozens of fish that were caught on…
Tuna Attacked by Sea Lion
Fishing for yellowfin tuna in the Galapagos can be very difficult. The fish can be as large as 150lbs and can easily fall prey to sharks and sea lions. Male sea lions can be as…
Lure Refinishing
I often find myself fishing with others and “borrowing” their lures especially when traveling. If I get to make a choice, I always opt for the lure with the worst finish because chances are good…
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…
Galapagos Fishing 2014 - Bucket List Trip
Capt Andy will once again be headed to San Cristobal in the Galapagos, Ecuador to film and fish for giant striped marlin, blue marlin, black marlin, wahoo, and big yellowfin tuna on popping plugs. This is a…
Catch & Release Guidelines
There are a myriad of suggestions and guidelines for releasing fish, very few of them take into account the realities of catch and release fishing. Every situation is different, but the following tips will ensure…
1@32 Pledge - New Weapon for Fishery Management
Anglers need to step up and work together to conserve striped bass before the stock collapses (again). The belief that fishery regulators have enough data, authority, and intelligence to protect stripers is simply naïve. If…
Long Island's Best Fishing Calendar - 2014
When does cod fishing peak? Where can you catch big stripers on June’s full moon? What color bucktails fool late summer fluke? Are the trout stocked yet? You’ll find answers to these questions and more…
1@32 Pledge - Help Save Striped Bass Now
The 1@32 Pledge is an interim step that proposed by anglers to help reduce fish mortality. While catch and release is always preferred, the pledge is simple; in situations when you do not practice catch…
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