Fishing Articles and Stories

• Cape Hatteras Blue Marlin
  • 05/07/08 - Written by David Dodsworth, this is an entertaining article about a 4 day hunt for the elusive blue marlin.
• Trolling Squid Bars and Spreader Rigs
  • 03/01/07 - Written by Greg Sears of Mass bay Guides, this article explains in detail the proper way to fish squid bars and spreader rigs for bluefin tuna, both giant and school fish, as well as many other species. A great "how to" article for anyone interested in tuna fishing.

• A New Spin on Stand-up Tactics for Giant Bluefin
  • Written by David Dodsworth, the long version of this story was published by On The Water magazine. It chronicles the trials and tribulations of one determined angler to land a giant bluefin tuna on a spinning rod. It makes for very interesting reading.
     
• Fishing the Umbrella Rig
  • Written by Captain Hap Farrell, this is a "how to" article on the proper techniques needed to successfully fish the umbrella rig.
     
• The Rips of Monomoy
  • Written by Capt. Bruce Peters, this is the most comprehensive article I have read on when, where, why, and how to properly fish the rips off Monomoy Island. There is a ton of information in this article, and is well worth reading!
     
• Trolling Light Tackle
  • Written by Captain Hap Farrell, this is a "how to" article on trolling with light tackle on Cape Cod Bay.
     
• Winter Bluefin Tuna off Hatteras Island
  • This story was written by David Dodsworth and details a three day tuna fishing trip to Hatteras, North Carolina. The purpose of the trip was to test a new trolling lure design.
     
• The Hunt for Giant Bluefin!
  • This story is a blow by blow description of one anglers  battle with his first giant bluefin tuna. Written by David Dodsworth, this story will get you pumped up for the bluefin tuna season.