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Large Northeast fluke caught on Asalt Fishing fluke rigs with spearing, squid strips, Gulp, bucktails, strip baits, and teaser rigs displayed on a boat during summer flounder fishing.
11 May

Best Fluke Baits for Northeast Fishing

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Discover the best fluke baits for Northeast fishing including spearing, squid strips, Gulp, bucktails, teasers, and s...

best saltwater fishing hooks guide
03 May

Best Hooks & Rigs for Saltwater Fishing | Asalt Fishing

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The definitive guide to saltwater fishing hooks and rigs for Northeast anglers. We break down every hook type — circl...

summer flounder fluke How to Catch Fluke (Summer Flounder) in the Northeast
29 Apr

How to Catch Fluke (Summer Flounder) in the Northeast | Asalt Fishing

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Fluke are one of the most sought-after fish in the Northeast — aggressive, accessible, and incredible at the dinner t...

How to clean and fillet Black Sea Bass step by step, showing scaling, gutting, and filleting techniques on a cutting board for Northeast saltwater fishing
29 Apr

How to Clean and Fillet Black Sea Bass: Step-by-Step Guide

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Most anglers leave good meat on the bones. Joe Castelli's step-by-step guide shows you exactly how to clean and fille...

How to Choose the Best Porgy Rigs (Compared for 2026)
26 Apr

How to Choose the Best Porgy Rigs (Compared for 2026)

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Joe Castelli — 50-year Northeast saltwater veteran and former tackle shop owner — breaks down the three best porgy ri...

Striped bass seasonal migration pattern infographic showing spring northward spawn run, summer holdover, fall southward migration, and winter deep water refuge along the Atlantic Coast
23 Apr

How to Catch Striped Bass: Seasonal Migration Explained

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Striped bass follow a predictable 2,000-mile annual migration driven by water temperature and baitfish movement. Lear...