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!

Bluefin tuna are known to be ultra finicky, particularly when eating smaller bait fish. Big fish on small bait can be difficult to imitate, but Strategic Angler has helped narrowed the gap with its Proteus model lure designed to mimic the smallest of baitfish, while tough enough to subdue even the largest of targetable spin gear tuna.

A story of an incredible display of nature at its most basic level: survival on the high seas.

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.

For the first time in about a decade, football bluefin tuna fishing has been fire north of Cape Cod the past weeks. This blog is about Dan’s first football tuna caught on his new boat using spreader bars!

As mid summer approaches, the annual Greenheads invasion is on its way along the coastline of New England. Follow these simple tips to help keep the Greenheads at bay while you are enjoying your beach and boating activities.

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.

With gas and diesel prices reaching an all-time high, here are some ways boaters can optimize their fuel efficiency.

The Mouths of the Merrimack crew compile their list of favorite marine weather and tide apps. As charter captains, we rely on consistent, accurate information to ensure the comfort and safety of our customers, and these apps have proven most reliable throughout the years.

Kayak Fishing 101: Part II - The Essentials

Capt. Justin of Mouths of the Merrimack discusses items that have helped him become more successful and comfortable fishing in his kayak.

One fishermen’s thoughts and ideas about the Spring northern migration run of striped bass as the make their way into Ipswich Bay waters

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.

Spring prep is a sacred time of the year for boat owners. Here we list of our favorite products and their respective applications to ensure your boat is in tip-top shape after its spring maintenance.

The Newburyport Fishing Fair is being held on Saturday April 16th, 2022 at the Newburyport Senior Community Center. We have 36 tables of new and used fishing equipment suitable for any angler in the northeast. We are raffling off some fantastic fishing rods, reels, and lures so come on down from 9 AM - 12 PM this Staurday!

Departing from the Merrimack River in MA to start the 2022 fishing season, the M.O.M crew had an amazing opening day with full limits of haddock and cod in the Gulf of Maine. Check out the full fishing report here!

Early spring haddock fishing in the Gulf of Maine is a world-class fishing experience. For those brave enough to fight through the elements, you can be rewarded with some excellent fishing. This article will describe how to target Gulf of Maine haddock.