On The Water Logo
Avatar for Matt Haeffner

Matt Haeffner

Matt Haeffner grew up on Long Island, NY, where he fished on party boats, his kayak, and the South Shore & North Fork beaches for bluefish, striped bass, fluke, and more. With a decade of experience as a kayak instructor, fishing retail specialist, and editor, he is well-versed in the tackle and techniques that apply to the Northeast's fisheries. For 12 months a year, he enjoys surfcasting, wading, and kayak fishing on Cape Cod, MA, and beyond.

Latest by Matt Haeffner

Saltwater

WATCH: Thousands of Big Bluefish Invade Long Island's Back Bays

Continue Reading

Continue Reading
Big Buzzards Bay bluefish
Saltwater

Forecasting Cape Cod's 2026 Striped Bass, Bonito, and Blackfish Seasons

Continue Reading

Continue Reading
Freshwater

Lake Champlain’s Native Lake Trout Restored After 75 Years

Continue Reading

Continue Reading
Gear

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

Continue Reading

Continue Reading