Discovering our Headwaters: A New England Tale by Thomas Enderlin
Discovering our Headwaters: A New England Tale - by Thomas Enderlin Hardship breeds resilience, and the New England coast is known for its burly lobstermen and tough skinned communities nestled on the edge of the sea. But evolution capitalizes on these everyday obstacles, creating slow change that allows one to adapt and opportunistically prosper in the face of adversity. New England is also known as the birthplace of the Industrial revolution, a period of abuse to the area’s natural resources in an effort to rapidly grow as a new nation. Rampant dam building, river and soil degradation, and diverse pollution changed the ...
Jiggin’ The Key – Scott Wilson
Shorebound Northerner lookin’ for action down south Heading south for a family trip recently I had hopes of spending a little time with my fishing gear squeezed into and around the girl’s agenda for the week. There was not likely to be any budget or time to dedicate to a boat trip or guide so I prepared to beat feet and find what I could along the shoreline…preferably within walking distance from our lodging. My biggest concern was a travel rod which I do not own, as I rarely see reason to leave the island to fish. But the Iron Man ...
Big Fish, Small Stick – Tom Enderlin
Big Fish, Small Stick - Tom Enderlin (Photos courtesy: Monica Quesada and Tom Enderlin) I bought a 3 weight Scott S4 a little over a year ago as my primary trout stick after losing the majority of my quiver in an airline debacle enroute to WY, and have since moved to Central CA for work reasons. Being that the majority of my fly rods are for saltwater applications, double handed, or ultra light, I didn't have the right rod to fish a local coastal stream after the season's first big rain... and so I grabbed the 3 weight knowing that it's fast action ...
Steelhead Fever – Dennis Zambrotta
Fishing for steelhead trout can be addicting – just ask Fishchris. I plan a trip each season to the Salomon River in Pulaski New York targeting steelhead trout in this world class fishery. When my regular steelhead partner told me he couldn’t make the trip this year I began searching for someone else willing to endure frozen fingers and standing in 34 degree water all day. Chris Keen is a regular customer at the Edge and seemed very interested in making this trip. After a few conversations at the shop I invited him to come along. We left Middletown at 4am ...
South County Air Show
Some sharpies have said "the last two weeks of November have been better than all of October!" South County has put on a show to the delight of many who got to enjoy big bluefish, some bass, lots of herring and the aerial display that only a gannet can provide.Photo credits to Steve Cook, John Repoza and Captain Ian Devlin. Check out the following action shot courtesy of Kim Steininger. Check out Kim's site: www.birdsbykim.com. The pictures on her website are WONDERFUL. Thanks so much Kim :)
Falling on Hardtail Times…
"There may be days when you catch 10 albies and there will be entire years when you don't catch any." - Beaver 2011 These words, posted by "Beaver" a member over at the Edge Angling Forums (link?), have been weighing heavily on my mind this year. Especially as trip after trip has unfolded without even a glimpse of an Albie or Bonito. Compounding the frustration was the relative success I'd experienced in limited attempts the previous few years. There had been the first-ever trip to a very famous wall with my Albie fishing mentor. A man who shall remain nameless but who ...
Fishing Report 5.4.2011 – Arden Gardell
It's been about two weeks since the seasons first report and Mother's day is just around the corner. Photo Credit H. Earl Evans As promised the "fish" - Striped Bass, Tautog and otherwise - have all continued to flood the coast and display an ever increasing interest in our offerings. Reports from the North and East relay much of the same. There has even been a rumor of micros as far as Gloucester and more substantial reports of fish to 40lbs in parts of Western Long Island Sound. Rest assured, every SW blow is only pushing the migration onward. Photo Credit H. Earl ...
Freedom Flats – James Tollefson
Spidering in on a 20 seater from Ft Lauderdale, Eleuthera at last appeared. The water was simply dazzling as we approached over a platinum bonefish flat. I was juiced! The island turns out to be more remote than I would have imagined. I actually thought that perhaps it may be too remote as we drove towards Governors Harbor. The road, though serviceable, was washed out on both edges. The scenery was scrub brush with an endless line of leaning telephone poles. How can it be this primitive so close to the shores of the USA? The view however improved ...
Discovering our Headwaters: A New England Tale by Thomas Enderlin
Discovering our Headwaters: A New England Tale – by Thomas Enderlin Hardship breeds resilience, and the New England coast is known for its burly lobstermen and tough skinned communities nestled on the edge of the sea. But evolution capitalizes on these everyday obstacles, creating slow change that allows one to adapt and opportunistically prosper in the face of adversity. New England is also... [Read more]
Jiggin’ The Key – Scott Wilson
Shorebound Northerner lookin’ for action down south Heading south for a family trip recently I had hopes of spending a little time with my fishing gear squeezed into and around the girl’s agenda for the week. There was not likely to be any budget or time to dedicate to a boat trip or guide so I prepared to beat feet and find what I could along the shoreline…preferably within walking distance... [Read more]
Big Fish, Small Stick – Tom Enderlin
Big Fish, Small Stick – Tom Enderlin (Photos courtesy: Monica Quesada and Tom Enderlin) I bought a 3 weight Scott S4 a little over a year ago as my primary trout stick after losing the majority of my quiver in an airline debacle enroute to WY, and have since moved to Central CA for work reasons. Being that the majority of my fly rods are for saltwater applications, double handed, or ultra light,... [Read more]
Steelhead Fever – Dennis Zambrotta
Fishing for steelhead trout can be addicting – just ask Fishchris. I plan a trip each season to the Salomon River in Pulaski New York targeting steelhead trout in this world class fishery. When my regular steelhead partner told me he couldn’t make the trip this year I began searching for someone else willing to endure frozen fingers and standing in 34 degree water all day. Chris Keen is a regular... [Read more]
South County Air Show
Some sharpies have said “the last two weeks of November have been better than all of October!” South County has put on a show to the delight of many who got to enjoy big bluefish, some bass, lots of herring and the aerial display that only a gannet can provide.Photo credits to Steve Cook, John Repoza and Captain Ian Devlin. Check out the following action shot courtesy of Kim Steininger.... [Read more]
Falling on Hardtail Times…
“There may be days when you catch 10 albies and there will be entire years when you don’t catch any.” – Beaver 2011 These words, posted by “Beaver” a member over at the Edge Angling Forums (link?), have been weighing heavily on my mind this year. Especially as trip after trip has unfolded without even a glimpse of an Albie or Bonito. Compounding the frustration was... [Read more]
Fishing Report 5.4.2011 – Arden Gardell
It’s been about two weeks since the seasons first report and Mother’s day is just around the corner. Photo Credit H. Earl Evans As promised the “fish” – Striped Bass, Tautog and otherwise – have all continued to flood the coast and display an ever increasing interest in our offerings. Reports from the North and East relay much of the same. There has even been a... [Read more]
Customer Catch on TLD25
We love getting pictures of fish caught using gear we sell, check it out: Read More →
Freedom Flats – James Tollefson
Spidering in on a 20 seater from Ft Lauderdale, Eleuthera at last appeared. The water was simply dazzling as we approached over a platinum bonefish flat. I was juiced! The island turns out to be more remote than I would have imagined. I actually thought that perhaps it may be too remote as we drove towards Governors Harbor. The road, though serviceable, was washed out on both edges. The scenery was... [Read more]
Monday Night Tying Pictures – Earl Evans Photos
Monday Night Tying sessions have been Great so far, and this week we up the ante with homemade NACHOS! Here are a couple photos Earl took from one of the sessions: Read More →
Bucktailing, for the Beginner – Aubrey Theall
I was recently thinking about a morning fishing session from years back. I had fished that morning at Plum Island Point (Merrimack River) as daylight broke on a foggy day, the sort where the clouds are right down at sea level and moisture is just kind of materializing but it isn’t really raining- but making everything wet all the same. I caught a bunch of schoolie stripers using sand worms fished... [Read more]
Waterproof Camera Review (w/ Pictures) – Scott Wilson
Waterproof Camera Review Pentax Optio W80 Waterproof 12.1MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Triple Shake Reduction Optical Zoom and 2.5 inch LCD Color: Gunmetal Gray My requirements for fishing camera were pretty simple…relatively inexpensive, waterproof, shock resistantand most importantly… idiot proof. This review of last year’s model of the Pentax Optio W80 is nothing but positive in every... [Read more]
Rockport Rising – KGJ & scottw
While I love fishing just as much as anyone, I’m not a fan of waking up early. At 3:30 AM, my beeping alarm clock rudely reminded me of that fact. I stretched out, yawned, and dragged myself out of a comfortable bed for a cold shower. This did wonders to clear out the cobwebs, and by the time I dried myself off I was starting to get psyched. This wasn’t just any fishing trip- Today was the day... [Read more]
Los Tres Che – Una Aventura Argentina
An Epic Patagonia Adventure complete with Photos AND Video: The Enderlin family produces another thriller… Three friends flew down to Patagonia in February of 2008 to fish the famous trout streams, spending two weeks camping outside of Junin de los Andes, fishing the Rios Chimehuin, Malleo, and Alumine. The trout were wild, big, and hungry for huge dry fly patterns! The area was beautiful, the... [Read more]
Inside the Gibbs Plug Factory – Aubrey Theall
In the writing of a prior entry for the Edge Blog on darters, I spoke with a number of prominent saltwater lure manufacturers, including Gibbs Lures. Dan Smalley Jr., one of the co-owners of Gibbs was kind enough to give me a few minutes of his time and explain the hows and whys of their well known darter plug. He also graciously offered me a tour of their plant in the future if I was in the area. Being... [Read more]
A Visual Banquet – Earl Evans
Earl will be the last person to want any acclaim or notoriety for his image contributions, but honestly, after viewing the last round of his photo contributions we feel a showcase is definitely in order. We think you’ll agree and echo our sentiment in thanking Earl for these most excellent images. Enjoy! Read More →
Tuna Time – Mitch Buck
Growing up on the Great Lakes I was spoiled with some of the best freshwater fishing around including world class smallmouth bass, walleye, musky and steelhead trout to name a few. However my dreams were filled with tuna and billfish! Things began to move into place when I moved to Cape Cod a couple years ago and then I bought a 20ft center console last fall. I knew I could chase tuna in my boat if... [Read more]
The Angler’s Delight – Scott Wilson
I was fortunate to acquire a piece of angling history recently. A wonderful curiosity from the sport of fishing past which precedes slightly the publishing of the best known old edition of “The Compleat Angler” by J Major (2nd ed., 1824). We have fished and hunted for sport and for sustenance for quite some time and during that time, in various cultures, we’ve developed odd and interesting... [Read more]
An Introduction to Plum Island, Massachusetts – Aubrey Theall
I don’t live all that close to the ocean (I’m about 45 minutes west) but if I were pressed to name my “home” waters I would say Plum Island, MA without hesitation. Its where I learned to saltwater fish and likely still where I fish more than anywhere else in a given season. In my opinion, Plum Island is to Massachusetts what Montauk is to New York. Its well known, has great... [Read more]
Buzzards Bay in May – Mitch Buck
As I was leaving West Falmouth Harbor I could hear my fathers words in the back of my head “Mitchell, what the heck are you doing out in this weather!” and I smirked a bit. It was 5 am and lightning was making itself known on the far shore of Buzzards Bay, but it was close enough to make me cautious. My two friends, John and Justin, were concerned as well, but we decided to push ahead... [Read more]
