On The Water

The Search for the Perfect Surf Rod

The description of the Century Surf Machine Elite (prices starting at just under $1,300) says it “handles like the supercar of fishing rods”—a reference lost on someone whose vehicle is closer to a superfund site than a supercar.

March 3, 2026 by Jimmy Fee

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Freshwater

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Gear

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Boating

The 2026 Atlantic City Boat Show Returns This Week!

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Discover A Better Way to Boat™ Onboard the World Cat 265DC-X

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Saltwater

Preview: The Historic North Shore with Joe Gugino

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Watch: Backyard Bass - Meeting The Striper Migration

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Gear

Kick Off Your 2026 Striper Season At the New England Saltwater Fishing Show!

OTW Staff

Surfcasting

Gear

Grundens Releases Heavy-Duty Wading Boot

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Surfcasting

The Search for the Perfect Surf Rod

Jimmy Fee

Gear

Kick Off Your 2026 Striper Season At the New England Saltwater Fishing Show!

OTW Staff

Podcasts

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OTW Bass

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Cooking

Boating

The Best (and Worst) Boat Snacks for Fishermen

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Cooking

Cardamom & Corn Clam Chowder Recipe

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Cooking

Delicious Onion-Crusted White Perch Recipe

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Boating

The 2026 Atlantic City Boat Show Returns This Week!

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Boating

Discover A Better Way to Boat™ Onboard the World Cat 265DC-X

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Freshwater

Freshwater

Angler Lands Record 45-Pound Musky on New Jersey Lake

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Podcasts

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Freshwater

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Saltwater

Preview: The Historic North Shore with Joe Gugino

Watch: Backyard Bass - Meeting The Striper Migration

Kick Off Your 2026 Striper Season At the New England Saltwater Fishing Show!

Surfcasting

Grundens Releases Heavy-Duty Wading Boot

The Search for the Perfect Surf Rod

Kick Off Your 2026 Striper Season At the New England Saltwater Fishing Show!

Podcasts

Steelhead Masterclass with Captain Andy Bliss | OTW Podcast Ep. 74

"Moronic" Fishing for a Maine Icon | OTW Podcast Ep. 73

Coyotes, Bloodworms, and the Perils of Surfcasting | OTW Podcast Ep. 72

OTW Bass

Tips for Catching Your First Bass of the Year

Meet the New Vanquish C: Shimano's Lightest-Ever Spinning Reel

Sharpen Up on Blade Baits

Cooking

The Best (and Worst) Boat Snacks for Fishermen

Cardamom & Corn Clam Chowder Recipe

Delicious Onion-Crusted White Perch Recipe

Boating

The 2026 Atlantic City Boat Show Returns This Week!

Discover A Better Way to Boat™ Onboard the World Cat 265DC-X

Five Ways Modern Diesel I/O Makes Boating Easier—and Safer—Than You Might Expect

Freshwater

Angler Lands Record 45-Pound Musky on New Jersey Lake

Steelhead Masterclass with Captain Andy Bliss | OTW Podcast Ep. 74

The Toughest Time to Catch Panfish? Here’s How to Beat the Mid-Winter Slump

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