Gary Caputi

Deep Secrets

So it's not trolling or light-tackle fishing, but who cares? It's a lot of fun, and the big pay-off is at the dinner table.

The Umbrella Policy

Savvy anglers have been fooling striped bass and bluefish on umbrella rigs for years. Gary Caputi shares the insiders' tactics with downriggers, super-braids and soft-plastics that are breathing new life into this deadly trolling weapon!

Gear Up!

Check out the latest and greatest offshore rods, reels, line, lures, teasers, rod belts, tackle systems and more!

Mix it Up at Ocean Isle

The little town of Ocean Isle Beach may be North Carolina's best-kept secret when it comes to producing inshore and offshore fishing for the light-tackle enthusiast.

Tagging Along

Put on your long underwear and foul-weather gear as Salt Water Sportsman's Gary Caputi takes you aboard a NOAA research vessel to tag trophy striped bass on the wintering grounds off North Carolina's Outer Banks.

Art of the Eel

When the weather turns hot and the stripers get finicky, live eels are one bait you can count on to put them in an eating mood!

The Mini Monster Killers

Thanks to modern reels, rods, line and fighting belts, fishermen are taking on outsized game fish on lighter, easier-to-handle tackle - and having more fun in the process.