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 people were friendly, and lots of red meat and red wine was enjoyed around every fire ring. Season starts when snow hits the North East, so book your flights to San Martin de los Andes after ...
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 a known plug nut, I decided to take them up on the offer one afternoon early this summer when I ...
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!
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 I did my homework and pick my days. I spent the winter reading up on bluefin tuna fishing and picking people’s brains here ...
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 was to celebrate the hunt and the enjoyment of the spoils. In Merry Old England, at the turn of the 18th century from 1780 to 1820 it was popular ...
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 public access and the fishing is very good. These factors mean that it also can be very, very crowded. I've been hooked a ...
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 and find the cure for our cabin fever. I had heard that the surface action was good the previous Saturday in upper buzzards ...
Gradie’s GREAT Day – Gradie Beaulieu
Around 10 yesterday morning Russ and I called the marina to schedule a boat and found ourselves on the water around 1230. Early afternoon provided little in the way of excitement, although we did bait up nicely with 2-3 dozen threadfin Herring who were swimming the green mile in the bait well. We trolled the local river hoping to hook up something, but the sun was hot and high, so after about three hours of doing nothing we made a move to the mouth and set up four herring and balloon rods. Baitfish were moving through and we could see the ...
A Rudy Runs Through It – Trout Bummin’ Babikian Style
Although I love surf fishing for striped bass there is something that attracts me to trout fishing. So for the last week I have been rolling out of bed at 9 AM and slipping into a comfortable pair of waders, grabbing my 5 weight fly rods, and fishing numerous trout streams. The trout journey started on a river that is only minutes away from my home. There I found steady action for 3 days catching browns, land lock salmon and one giant 22+” brook trout. Fishing was good but most of these trout were stocked and they did not fully cure ...
The Saltwater Shower Blog First Post - 5/2/10 – Scott Wilson
The Saltwater Shower Blog First Post - 5/2/10 Editor's Note - We're kicking off Scott Wilson's Blog entitled "The Saltwater Shower" with his first post. Look for more from Scott and other blogging community members in the community blogs found here. First Blog Post - 5/2/10 Like Merch, we have moved to a new location this year. While we are not very far from our old place, dramatically different fishing terrain exists and I’m trying to familiarize myself quickly as the weather warms. It is a much slower pace up the river and bay compared to the swells and suds of the rocky ...
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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]
Gradie’s GREAT Day – Gradie Beaulieu
Around 10 yesterday morning Russ and I called the marina to schedule a boat and found ourselves on the water around 1230. Early afternoon provided little in the way of excitement, although we did bait up nicely with 2-3 dozen threadfin Herring who were swimming the green mile in the bait well. We trolled the local river hoping to hook up something, but the sun was hot and high, so after about three... [Read more]
A Rudy Runs Through It – Trout Bummin’ Babikian Style
Although I love surf fishing for striped bass there is something that attracts me to trout fishing. So for the last week I have been rolling out of bed at 9 AM and slipping into a comfortable pair of waders, grabbing my 5 weight fly rods, and fishing numerous trout streams. The trout journey started on a river that is only minutes away from my home. There I found steady action for 3 days catching browns,... [Read more]
The Saltwater Shower Blog First Post - 5/2/10 – Scott Wilson
The Saltwater Shower Blog First Post - 5/2/10 Editor’s Note – We’re kicking off Scott Wilson’s Blog entitled “The Saltwater Shower” with his first post. Look for more from Scott and other blogging community members in the community blogs found here. First Blog Post – 5/2/10 Like Merch, we have moved to a new location this year. While we are not very far... [Read more]
Earl’s Pics
Hopefully this will become a regular segment. Earl has been taking some awesome pictures this spring. Check ‘em out: Middletown or Montauk? One happy angler, thrilled to get back to the ocean after a family trip to the midwest Toggin’ Fly fishing the famous corner. Edge Community Member Extraordinair You might remember this one. Dan and son. Earl getting his image edit on. This... [Read more]
Farmington River Trip
I wanted to write up a quick recap to the Farmington River Trip that Jenks and I took last Friday. It was AWESOME. First up we met at the Middle of Nowhere Diner in Exeter, RI. Quick! Who can name the awesome river that runs through Exeter? Well the spot we met up at was only about 3 minutes away! The Diner whipped up some excellent breakfast sandwiches and even allowed me to leave my car in the... [Read more]
Big Swimmers for Big “First Light” Bass at the Canal – Jon Spencer
Big swimmers for big bass, seems logical right? Of course it is! Striper anglers have been throwing various forms of large swimming plugs for over 40 years, however it seems that many leave the biggest wood at home when they visit the Canal. This is especially relevant for those who’s fishing preferences or work schedules lead them to fish first light; a time when the pencil popper seems... [Read more]
Schoolie Time
Take a look at Earl’s latest photographic handywork. The topwater schoolie bite has begun, make it a point to get in on this early season bonanza of fiesty fish and friendly fellow fishermen. It only gets better from here on out: Read More →
Nico Pics
Nico and friends continue to enjoy incredible fishing. Check out a few of their recent catches: Read More →
Ice Brood – Sebago
Edge Angling Contributor Kevin Jackson writes: Just a few photos from our sebago icefishing trip. No fish shots, cos there weren’t any fish to be caught! Kevin reminds us you don’t need to catch fish to have fun while fishing. Read More →
Plunging Into The World of Darters a Darticle by Aubrey Theall
I don’t see surfcasters throwing darters very often, but I think I should. Of course if you’re a Montauk regular you think I’m nuts. They’re enormously popular and hugely productive lures at Montauk. They may outfish all other plugs combined in the rips there. But this is not the case in most other places. Walk into your average tackle shop in Massachusetts and there’s... [Read more]
Japan Trip – Phil Richmond
Edge Client and Community Phil Richmond Submitted these pictures from his Japan trip. Very Cool Fish Read More →
Topwater – John Repoza
St. Croix tide master rod:$210 Shimano Spheros reel $129: Rebel jumping minnow $6.49, Steve replacing the factory hooks before I left the store: Priceless I love top water fishing. There is nothing like the feeling of anticipation after casting a surface plug. If you spin fish, you know the feeling, The plug makes a splash and you start retrieving it; next thing you know there is a wake behind the... [Read more]
Shetucket Salmon – Part Deux
In a follow-up to last week’s piece on the Shetucket, the guide for that most excellent trip, Ryan Sansoucey, sent us a few photos of the action on the Shetucket. Check out Ryan’s blog here for even more sweet pictures of this great fishery that exists right in many of our backyards. In an email Ryan says the fishing has been hot and the season only lasts until March 31, so anyone interested... [Read more]
