Some product reviews are just that, a simple product review. This one has a very interesting story that surrounds it. Northeast Angling started airing in 2003 and we were at nearly every boat and sportsman show for the next 7…
There is plenty of debate about the exact origin and development of the mojo. It is irrelevant. This is just a simple tandem trolling rig with countless variations used primarily to target Striped Bass. It would be easy to write…
Captain Andy LoCascio provides detailed instructions on how to target striped bass trolling with the Al Gags Whip It Fish and Whip It Eel. This is the first full length Northeast Angling show in nearly 10 years. This show was…
Capt Andy LoCascio has been making an annual trip to San Cristobal, Galapagos (Ecuador) since 2007. He fishes on the famous Vertigo II owned and operated by Sportfish Galapagos (Marco Guitierrez and Pete Santini). There are countless amazing videos, photos,…
Wind-on leaders can be very expensive. Experienced anglers use them for nearly all trolling applications. They can also be used for conventional reels loaded with braided line used for jigging and bottom fishing. Aside from the fact that this is…
We have been Giant Bluefin Tuna fishing with Capt Troy Bruce of Bruce Brothers Charters (Prince Edward Island, Canada) for many years, and this year we had a very special fish. This trip is very special to us and we…
Using jigs and light spinning tackle has become the first choice of serious anglers targeting blackfish (tautog). If you have never done this before, or just want to improve your game, just keep reading. If you think you know everything…
Some days as a boat owner are certainly better than others. I had an issue with the cooling system on one of my Mercury Verado engines that required a repair on land. I pulled the boat out onto my trailer…
Capt Andy LoCascio shares his observations about the new Penn Spinfisher VI. This is one of the longest running series of spining reels offerred by Penn. Here are some of the major features: Fully sealed body and spool – certainly…
In late 2015 I wrote a piece describing my top 5 fishing destinations. If you scroll to the bottom, you will see that I mentioned Alaska in the “Notable Omissions” section. I do a lot of destination fishing travel, but…
“Reverse please”, I am directing the captain of the Vertigo II to back the boat down and help me recover a deep diving trolling lure that is hung in the bottom. At the moment I am lamenting the fact that despite…
