Tom Migdalski

3 days ago | thefisherman.com | Tony DUrso |Scott Newhall |Tom Migdalski |Matt Broderick

Why not make the most of fishing for porgies by scaling down your tackle? The porgy or scup is one of the most plentiful species that lives in our waters, and can be counted on for rod-bending fun for anglers of all ages. They can be found from Maine to the Carolinas, and belong to the family of fishes called Sparidae. Porgies can reach lengths of 20 inches and weigh up to 5 pounds. I simply love to get some porgy trips in every year and look forward to the fine table fare that they provide.

1 week ago | thefisherman.com | Scott Newhall |Tom Migdalski |Matt Broderick

What can a fisherman do to catch more poundage of fluke than grass? One of the most frustrating aspects of fluke fishing in the backwaters can be the presence of seaweed. A variety of grasses and algae in the water can range from a nuisance to flat-out ruining the fishing. Seagrasses and seaweed, however, are an important part of the ecosystem in the estuaries. They provide cover for both larval and juvenile fish along with other creatures such as crabs, shrimp and shellfish, to name a few.

2 weeks ago | thefisherman.com | Tom Migdalski |Matt Broderick

Expert tips for targeting scup this upcoming season. Porgies are best described as the saltwater equivalent of bluegills or sunfish. These flat, deep-bodied scrappers are easy to catch, fun for everyone, and excellent eating. Pound for pound, porgies are extremely strong fish, especially when turned broadside to the current in deep water and matched with appropriate tackle. Here are some strategies the pros use to increase their catch.

1 month ago | thefisherman.com | Matt Broderick |Tom Migdalski

What’s on the move during the month of April? April is the soft opening of the inshore fishing season. Water temperatures are slowly climbing, salt marshes are stirring back to life, and baitfish are on the move. For many anglers, it’s a time to shake off the winter rust. But for the observant few, April offers a chance to pattern the first waves of forage – and to fish smarter because of it.

Nov 10, 2024 | thefisherman.com | Matt Broderick |Tom Migdalski

Make the end portion of your fishing season for stripers and bluefish a memorable one. As we get into the later portion of November, the waters in the Northeast start to chill, but that doesn’t mean the fishing action cools off just yet. In fact, late-fall can bring some of the most exciting saltwater fishing of the year, with striped bass, bluefish, and even false albacore in some areas still feeding aggressively in what many call the November blitz.