White Water Blog
Be Sharp On Hook Choices
Whether fishing from boat or shore, veteran anglers are extremely picky when it comes to hook selection. They understand that although there are hundreds of hook patterns in a wide range of sizes from which to choose, each size and style has been designed with a particular task in mind.
- Bryce Poyer
Trinidad's Open Water Tarpon Adventure
“We experienced some great tarpon action over deep, open water with Capt. Johnathan De La Rosa of Monsta Tarpon Sportfishing in the Bocas Del DragĂłn region on Trinadad’s northwest corner,” revealed Jeff upon his return. “It turned out to be a vastly different way to work up tarpon from a fly-fishing perspective. Challenging, effective and fun, it’s certainly worth a shot if you’d like to try something new while pursuing the silver kings.Â- Bryce Poyer
The Skinny On Jigging Rods
Many fishing tackle shops, Whitewater Outfitters included, will have several sizes and styles of jigging rods available off the rack, and you’ll likely find suitable choices amongst these for getting started. Once you get a feel for how jigging rods respond to different stresses and pressure you may want to get a little more specific by going the custom-built route.- Bryce Poyer
Chill Out With Carp
We’ve always found it interesting that carp are often overlooked as targets for freshwater anglers here on Long Island. Really, what’s not to like? They can occasionally top 30 pounds in some of our larger sweetwater habitats, are smarter than many anglers think when it comes to picking up a bait, and there’s no other local freshwater fish that comes close to matching them for pure power at the end of the line.Â- Bryce Poyer
Chain Pickerel: Green, Lean, & Mean
While some may consider these fish a nuisance due to their slimy bodies and propensity to slice though the lightweight lines that many prefer to throw in clear winter waters, there can be no denying Long Island’s water wolves grow large, carry a chip on their shoulder, and serve as one of the most reliable targets you’ll find in local lakes and ponds once water temperatures slide down...- Bryce Poyer
2024 Holiday Gift Guide
Can it be that time already?
Somehow the holiday season is fast approaching. Perhaps it’s the warm autumn we’ve experienced so far, but it does seem like the fall run kicked into gear just a couple of weeks ago. Well, all good things must come to an end at some point, and many anglers actually find it a bit refreshing to take a short breather over the winter to recharge their piscatorial spirit.
- Bryce Poyer
