Fishing Library · Techniques

Techniques

Step-by-step how-to for the methods that catch fish in the Northeast, inshore to offshore to freshwater.

Inshore Saltwater

Striped Bass: Walk the Dog topwaterStriped Bass on Soft Plastics jiggingStriped Bass on Live Eels night eelingHoldover Striped Bass winter schooliesStriped Bass: Bunker Spoons trollingReading & Fishing the Rips currentStriped Bass Trolling tube & worm, wire lineTube & Worm Trolling the classic trollBump Trolling Bait for Stripers live baitBluefish Trolling Bonito Trolling Fishing a High-Low Rig bottom fishingBait Fishing Basics chunk & live baitShark Fishing from Shore MV, Nantucket & the south-facing CapeFluke: Bucktailing & Drifting summer flounderTautog on Jigs & Crabs structureChumming for Stripers the slick

Saltwater Jigging & Tuna

Slow-Pitch Jigging Vertical Jigging Tuna Jigging Tuna Popping Tuna Trolling Bluefin Trolling Yellowfin Trolling Tuna on Live Bait Bluefin on Butterfish match the hatchTuna Chunking at Night overnight slickKite Fishing for Tuna Deep-Drop Swordfish daytime deep

Freshwater Bass & Panfish

Largemouth: Drop Shot finesseDrop Shot for Panfish perch & crappieLargemouth: Wacky Rig Largemouth: Ned Rig Largemouth: Texas Rig Largemouth: Senko Largemouth: Live Minnow Largemouth: Swimbait Largemouth: Crankbait Largemouth: Spinnerbait

Trout & Fly

Nymphing for Trout Dry Fly Fishing for Trout Streamer Fishing for Trout Euro Nymphing Trout Spey & Swinging Flies two-handedTrout Spoons spin fishingFly Fishing Trout in Winter PowerBait for Stocked Trout ponds & lakes

Skills & Fundamentals

Fly Casting & the Double Haul distance & windSight-Fishing the Flats skinny waterReading Water & Structure where the fish areFishing a Blitz breaking fishNight Fishing for Stripers after darkUsing Your Electronics sonar & side-scanKayak Fishing paddle & pedalIce Fishing hardwater
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Note: fishing regulations (size limits, bag limits, seasons, permits) change often. Always confirm current rules with the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (saltwater), MassWildlife (freshwater), or NOAA Fisheries (offshore/HMS) before you keep a fish.