Striper Migration Map – May 1, 2026

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:11:55 +0000


The striper migration really snowballs once the large post-spawn females leave the Chesapeake.

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The Saltiest Freshwater Guide in America: Joe Fonzi | OTW Podcast Ep. 81

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:09:28 +0000


Captain Joe Fonzie breaks down Lake Erie’s trophy smallmouth and booming walleye fishery, covering goby-driven growth, sonar vs.

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Angling Artist: Josh Falk

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:30:01 +0000


From bold coastal murals to rugged shoreline scenes, Josh Falk channels a lifelong pull between water and art into a body of work shaped by surfcasting and community.

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Long Island’s Legendary Plum Gut

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:19:34 +0000


Situated off Orient Point, the Gut's history includes glacier dams, forbidden islands, buried treasure, and striped bass of epic proportions.

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Striped Bass Fishing on Canada’s Gaspé Peninsula

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:08:53 +0000


A surfcaster from New York recounts his thousand-mile journey to the remote and rugged coast of Eastern Canada, where striped bass are currently thriving.

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OTW Angling Adventures This Weekend: The Legend of Block Island

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:30:42 +0000


On this DIY mission, Chris Megan and Jimmy Fee work the rips, rocks, and tides that make Block Island world-famous as they hunt for a 50-pound class striped bass.

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Massachusetts Budget Proposal Could Divert Fishing License Funds

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:27:58 +0000


A proposed change in the Massachusetts House Ways and Means Committee’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget is drawing strong opposition from anglers across the state, who say it would fundamentally alter how fishing license dollars are

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Boat Review: Wellcraft 243 Fisherman

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:00:10 +0000


The redesigned Wellcraft 243 Fisherman blends offshore performance with smart fishing upgrades, adding cockpit space, range, and versatility.

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Striper Migration Map – April 24, 2026

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:56:47 +0000


There are post-spawn fish exiting the Chesapeake, another strong push of quality bass into New Jersey bays and along the beachfronts, and the first wave of migratory fish has reached southern New England, with reports of fresh fish in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

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From Boston Flounder to Chilean Fluke with Willy Goldsmith | OTW Podcast Ep. 80

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:09:11 +0000


Dr.

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