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Fishing tips, techniques, hot spots, how-to, where-to, when-to – it's all right here in The Fisherman's feature articles. Read along as our expert staff details when, where and how to fill the cooler with tasty fillets or deck your favorite gamefish. We'll cover inshore, offshore and freshwater fishing with insightful pieces designed to put you in the right place at the right time using baits and lures that fish can't resist. From gangbusters like striped bass, bluefish, false albacore, mahi and tuna, to dinner staples including fluke, sea bass, blackfish, codfish and scup, you'll find a treasure trove of information in each and every article.


LAST CHANCE TACKLE REHAB

LAST CHANCE TACKLE REHAB

Fishing tackle rehabilitation and maintenance projects are generally taken care of during the winter season but there's still time for a last-minute check and tune-up if you haven't gotten around to it just yet.
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THE POCKET-SIZED TROUT BOX

THE POCKET-SIZED TROUT BOX

A compact tackle tote about the size of a smartphone, packed with a selection of small lures, is all you need to effectively target local trout.
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YAPHANK LAKES TO BE DREDGED

YAPHANK LAKES TO BE DREDGED

Brookhaven Town has passed a resolution that will allow for the dredging of both Upper and Lower Yaphank lakes this summer. For freshwater anglers, this should mean better fishing in the years ahead.
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PLUG BUILDING

PLUG BUILDING "104" - THE FLAPTAIL

You wanna talk about an exciting plug to fish? The Flaptail is a difficult plug to build but is well worth the effort!
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FIND-THEM-YOURSELF FLORIDA FISHING VACATION

FIND-THEM-YOURSELF FLORIDA FISHING VACATION

Florida’s Sanibel and Captiva islands offer a myriad of fishing possibilities for the find-them-yourself crowd – and the action is reliable throughout the year.
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PROPOSED NY SEA BASS AND FLUKE REGULATIONS

PROPOSED NY SEA BASS AND FLUKE REGULATIONS

Proposed regulations are out for black sea bass and fluke. New York's recreational anglers will initially find them hard to swallow.
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DECLINING STRIPER STOCKS: DO SEALS SHARE THE BLAME?

DECLINING STRIPER STOCKS: DO SEALS SHARE THE BLAME?

With seal populations on the rise across Long Island, some anglers are wondering if the fury sea mammals are taking a big bite out of local fish stocks. Do the facts add up?
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TRACKING THE GREAT WHITE SHARK MARY LEE

TRACKING THE GREAT WHITE SHARK MARY LEE

After being tagged with a tracking device off Cape Cod, the 3,456-pound great white shark, Mary Lee, amazed researchers by setting a course that bucked conventional theory on several fronts. (Includes video.)
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MAKE A KILLER HERRING RIG

MAKE A KILLER HERRING RIG

These silvery fish are willing to mix it up with anglers who brave winter's chill and add extra pizazz to thier Sabiki rigs.
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THE LING KING HAS CALLED

THE LING KING HAS CALLED

How do you catch the biggest ling? Choosing the right bait and bouncing the bottom are crucial keys. Just ask the Ling King.
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BOATER'S INSURANCE - ARE YOU READY FOR THE NEXT BIG STORM?

BOATER'S INSURANCE - ARE YOU READY FOR THE NEXT BIG STORM?

As many have learned in the recent past, boat insurance is vital if you have a serious investment. Here's a few points to consider as you begin your search for the right policy.
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MUST-HAVE KAYAK GADGETS

MUST-HAVE KAYAK GADGETS

When it comes to packing a kayak with fishing gear, less is more. As you prepare for a new season ahead, here's a few items that should definitely be on your "Indispensable" list.
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CRUSH BARBS FOR EASY RELEASE, EXTRA SAFETY

Crushing the barbs on your hooks makes it easier to free them from the jaws of bass and blues. It might also help you avoid a trip to the hospital should you get stuck. The Fisherman's Fred Golofaro tackles the task.

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