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Best Coastal Sportfishing Spots in New Hampshire
New Hampshire has the shortest ocean coastline of any coastal state — roughly 18 miles — but anglers who write it off are missing out. That compact stretch of coast sits at the doorstep of the Gulf of Maine, with fast-moving tidal rivers, a large estuary, rocky offshore islands,…
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Live Bait Strategies for Coastal Game Fish
There’s a reason so many experienced captains reach for live bait when the bite gets tough. A frisky menhaden, a lively mullet, or a kicking shrimp does something no lure can fully imitate — it moves, flashes, and sends out signals that trigger strikes from wary fish. But live…
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The Role of Hull Ventilation and Drainage in Hot Weather
Hot weather is prime boating season, but it’s also hard on a boat in ways that aren’t always obvious. Heat builds up in enclosed compartments, humidity condenses inside hatches and consoles, and summer thunderstorms dump heavy rain into cockpits that need to drain quickly. A…
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Best Coastal Sportfishing Spots in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has some of the most storied saltwater fishing in the country. Its coastline wraps around Cape Cod and out to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, creating a mix of rips, shoals, ledges, and deep offshore banks that hold striped bass, bluefish, bluefin tuna, false…
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Best Practices for Anchoring in Shallow Coastal Bays
Shallow coastal bays are some of the most rewarding water a boater can explore — redfish tailing on the flats, trout working the grass edges, and calm, protected water when the ocean side is too rough to fish. But anchoring in three to six feet of water is a different skill than…
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Guide to Day Trips Around Popular Coastal Landmarks
Not every day on the water has to revolve around a fishing spot. Some of the best trips a boat owner can take are simple ones: a run out to a lighthouse, a slow cruise past a historic fort, or a lunch stop on a quiet barrier island beach. Coastal landmarks give a day trip […]…
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Best Coastal Sportfishing Spots in Rhode Island
Rhode Island punches well above its size when it comes to sportfishing. Its compact coastline packs in productive inshore structure, a legendary offshore fleet, and some of the best bluefin tuna fishing in the world within a short run of several major harbors. Whether you’re…
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Post-Catch Handling Tips for Your Biggest Fish
Landing the fish of the day is only half the job. What happens in the next sixty seconds — how you handle it, how long it’s out of the water, and how you release or process it — determines whether that fish survives to fight another day, or ends up in prime condition on the […]…
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Coastal Weather Phenomena: Squalls, Sea Breezes & Fronts
Coastal weather changes faster than inland weather, and it doesn’t always announce itself with much warning. Understanding a handful of core weather phenomena — squalls, sea breezes, and fronts — gives you a real edge in deciding when to run, when to stay in, and when to head…