New England Regional Fishing with Tim Coleman | Soundings Online Column

Fishing - Sea Bass

One little shipwreck can go a long way

You can find sea bass of more than 5 pounds on some of the inshore spots. The good news is everyone showed up at the boat on time and the weather was as posted. The bad news is, despite a very favorable tide and wind, you’ve yet to catch any of the bluefish you talked up the day before, promising your guests a nice morning on the water. If the situation doesn’t improve, what are your options?

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Stay near home with fish on your mind

A look at the news and current fishing regulations tells us two things: First, gas prices are going up and, second, bag limits for many saltwater fish are coming down.

Given that state of affairs, it might be wise to consider more than one type of fish on your next day off.

Joyful anchoring on a summer evening

The weather’s perfect, the world is at peace and the fish are biting when you’re angling after dark

The summer offers almost endless boating opportunities, not the least of which is fishing for striped bass after dark. This fishing attracts hundreds of Northeast anglers every year, both because of the size of the fish and the timing, which fits their schedule.

Be safe, but don’t quit in bad weather

Being secure doesn’t always mean going home if you have a fishing spot close to your ramp or marina

Tim Coleman With this winter’s tragic boating disaster in Florida still fresh in our minds, we might pause and consider two things as another Northeast season begins: The first is to heed the weather warnings and don’t go outside in rough conditions, and the second is that you just might salvage the day with a Plan B.

Sunny times ahead as springtime arrives

After a long, cold winter, the prospect of getting out to the region’s many hot spots is enticing

That first 60 - to 70-degree day is a gift from the gods. It’s nice to hear the weatherman say spring arrived on the calendar …

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Tim Coleman

Tim Coleman died May 3, in Weekapaug, R.I., doing what he loved to do best at that time of year: scouting the salt ponds and outer beaches for spring striped bass. He was an exceptional saltwater angler and a prolific writer. Thousands of readers lost an advocate and authentic storyteller for fishing in the Northeast, and anyone fortunate to have known Tim lost a good friend.

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