Mouths of the Merrimack has compiled our list of our Top Winter Reads for saltwater fisherman. The information in these books are not for the beginner, but rather offer information guaranteed to take your game to another level. Whether you’re learning about new techniques, the influence of environmental variables, situational adaptations, or a extraordinary historical account, you can bet that you will come away with a lot to try next season!

A recap of the 2022 saltwater fishing season out of the Merrimack River in Massachusetts. Deep sea fishing the Atlantic ocean from Cape Cod to Boston to Salisbury to Hampton Beach to Maine.

Fall Run Striper Fishing Tactics. Light tackle casting and jigging from a boat in New England to catch striped bass during the fall run.

Trolling live bait for stripers has been a New England staple for big fish for years. There are many ways to troll for stripers, but as you gain more skill as an angler/captain you can pull out a few of these techniques to really up your game!

Spoon fishing for stripers has taken a hold of fishermen on the east coast. After a month of testing on striped bass north of Boston, the guys at Mouths of the Merrimack review this new lure and discuss how they have found success in implementing this deadly technique.

As spring rolls into summer, striped bass feeding patterns and locations in MA and NH start to transition as the top water bite winds down and live bait fishing starts becoming the method of choice among the pros. Check out the way we fish different situations with bait throughout the summer in this "I can't believe I'm writing this" blog!

Catching and keeping bait is the first most important checkpoint for most fishing trips. Whether you are targeting striped bass, tarpon, or tuna you want the freshest liveliest baits possible. From mackerel to pogies to pilchards, these tips will lead to better baits that live longer and will out fish lethargic baits in nearly any situation.

In Spring Stripers Part II, Capt. Chris of Manolin Charters discusses how to target schoolie stripers to up your numbers! He covers rod, reel, line, and leader set-ups and popular lures. However; we also discuss situational fishing and what types of structure to find the big schools of hungry stripers to keep your rods bending all day!

Capt. Justin of @joseroutdoors and Mouths of the Merrimack blogs in a three part series of an introduction to kayak fishing in Massachusetts. Part I goes over required safety equipment from the commonwealth of MA, which depends on the type of kayak you own. Part II will overview critical fishing equipment and Part III, for members, will discuss the options available to kayak fishermen in New England.

The Mouth’s of the Merrimack Crew compiled a list of our top 9 light tackle striper fishing lures for any situation you may encounter. Topwater plugs are one of the most rewarding ways to catch stripers, but our list of lures will cover top water, mid column, and bottom bouncing to put your offering right in front of their faces.

Learn the secrets of the pros when it comes to certain situations when drifting live bait for stripers!

In the 2nd installment of “Drifting the Mouth”, we go deep into the fundamentals of drift fishing live bait for monster stripers, particularly in river inlets. This has been the most popular method of striper fishing in the Merrimack River area for years and we go over everything you need to know to have more success on your fishing trips. For our members, Part III will go over situational fishing and a whole slew of tips and tricks to help put a big striper on the deck!

Drifting the Mouth of the Merrimack 101

What do I look for in a reel and how does the Seigler SG stack up?

Set yourself up correctly for Striped Bass Fly Fishing. Learn the how’s and why’s to choose fly rods, reels, line type, flies, and leaders to shorten the learning curve and make you a more proficient angler.

The Fish That Changed it All