Shad are officially here. Eric says so.
The Run Has Begun Eric Roach, our resident expert on Alosa sapidissima (American Shad) has reported The first American shad of 2024 was caught in the Merrimack River on April 12th by Matt Davidson of...
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Memorial Day and It’s on!
Memorial Day is here, and the fish are cooperating. They are here in good numbers, from the beachfront all the way up the river. Molly Garrity 5/22/24 Parking Lot 1 7:20 PM Incoming Tide Clams Jim...
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Recent activity
Striper action has been consistent over the last week. Plenty of fish, lots of different sizes, from small schoolies to some fat 40″ cows. Oh, and flounder too! The Kelly Squad For the report 2 limits...
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Big Sturgeon yesterday. Be careful!
Yesterday we received a photograph of a big sturgeon caught on in the river. It’s created a conundrum and we want to clarify. According to the Fish and Wildlife people, Be forewarned, they are an...
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The Weekend Catches
Well it was a fine weekend to fish, and reports are good at the shop. Here’s a few photographs I got over the past few days. Stickman Chris F Finally, my first time out this season. It felt great to...
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Curious Visitors
There’s been lots of chatter about Pogies off Plum Island. As you know, when the bunker are in, they attract all sorts of rare-to-the-area creatures. This Bonito from the beach is one of those...
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A Personal Best and a Pesky Visitor
Tai Wakabayashi Hi Stickman, Caught & released this 38” lunker on a 4” paddle tail off PI beach an hour before high tide. Biggest of four during afternoon blitz and a personal best! TW The Lucky...
View ArticleSurfland’s Surfcasting Demo Day, Saturday May 17, 9-1pm
Your Annual chance to pick up some gear with store specials, add-ons, and distributor deals. SATURDAY MAY 17, 2025 9AM-1PM Featuring: Penn Reels, Van Staal Reels, St. Croix Rods, Berkley X9 Fishing...
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Rocks Village Cleanup Saturday May 3, 9AM
We are partnering with the Merrimack River Watershed Council to clean the popular shad fishing spot commonly called “Rocks Village”, located at Ferry Park in West Newbury. This section of river just...
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