By Tom Schlichter   Fast, powerful and exceptionally smart, false albacore are one gamefish species that can really light a fire under northeast anglers. Pursued by boat, they are a tough fish to out-whit and out-battle. Hooking one in the surf is even more of a challenge. Being generally elusive, false albacore can remain on […]… Read more »

  By Tom Schlichter   During the heat of summer, most Northeast freshwater anglers stick to tried and true patterns. Through July, August and even early September, deep water is the rule in larger lakes and reservoirs while the shade under overhanging trees, brush, thick weed mats and floating docks holds the gold for prospectors […]… Read more »

  By Felicia Scocozza.   Here’s a tasty and satisfying meal that’s easy to bring together. As the the name implies with this particular dish, the salsa incorporates an impressive array of ingredients. Feel free to omit any you don’t have or don’t like while at the same time adding anything you think we may […]… Read more »

By Felicia Scocozza   Black sea bass are an extremely abundant resource, and the saviors of many a tough fluke trip. Possessed of deliciously white flesh, they are generally easy to catch, clean and prepare. While ideal for this particular recipe, fluke, porgy or any other thin-fillet white- or light-fleshed fish will also serve well. […]… Read more »

  By Tom Schlichter   It’s 94 degrees outside, the water is dead calm and there’s not another angler on the lake. Most, I assume, have taken this Saturday off from prospecting for bigmouths as common sense dictates the summer doldrums have arrived and the fishing should be slow. On this sunny morning, however, no […]… Read more »

      By Tom Schlichter   It’s amazing how fast the summer goes here in the Northeast. As August advances toward September, the first hints of fall can already be felt in the night air. While that brings a certain degree of distress to sun worshipers, it also signals anglers that the time to […]… Read more »

By Tom Schlichter   Summertime simply begs for the crispy taste of fried shellfish. Whether you gather your own or pick up a few dozen oysters, steamer clams or hard clams at the local fish market, the sweet, delicate taste of these juicy bivalves is a treat to be savored. This recipe calls for using […]… Read more »

By Tom Schlichter   With all the emphasis on scented, salted and flavored soft-plastic baits these days, it’s easy to overlook some of the old standbys that have served well on the freshwater front. While there can be no denying the effectiveness of the softies, using all the fish-catching tools in your tackle box can […]… Read more »