Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Edge Client and Community Phil Richmond Submitted these pictures from his Japan trip. Very Cool Fish

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 [...]

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 [...]

The Shetucket River in Eastern CT is a true gem. It isn’t just the fact you can catch striped bass, trout, smallmouth, carp and more from this beautiful fishery that makes it so special. This was the home river of my late Uncle Richard who taught me to fly fish.  
Each fall the Shetucket also receives a stocking [...]

We LOVE it when Edge Client and Community Contributor Liz Gibson sends us photos of her trips. This time Liz writes:
Well, where do I start..they were knucklebangers on the Jaferi, a tributary of the Rio Negro.  I landed two 18#ers sightfishing, lost another one at least as big to nicked mono.  Learned my lesson – [...]

SO, YOU THINK YOU ARE OBSESSED WITH BASS?
A number of years ago I was fortunate to offer through my auction company a wonderful example of the work of a local artist who carved at the turn of the last century.  While I’d been aware of the tautog and lobster subject that I’d sold as well [...]

For almost two decades, Ken Abrames has been kind enough to share his knowledge and time free of charge every Tuesday from April through November. He’d invite new fisherman, along with experienced fisherman, to meet him at places from Westerly to the Cape Cod Canal. These gatherings were a great way for knowledge [...]

Learn to tie the Loop Fly with Bill Murphy:

How I Got Interested:
The Vineyard is a rich playground for the surf fisherman from spring through fall.  I didn’t understand this until this past year as while I am an avid surf fisherman and a lover of the Vineyard, I had previously always ventured to the Island with golf clubs in tow (I’m a better [...]

“Why the Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby Should be on Your Calendar for Next Fall”. - By Aubrey Theall
(Editors Note: Aubrey Theall has provided us with an excellent piece on fishing The Martha’s Vinyard Derby. What follows is Part 1 of this piece. Look for Part 2 in the near future. Aubrey does a great [...]