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Dance Moves: The Bottom Fishing Jig

Dance that jig-and-teaser to score on fluke, sea bass, scup and more this month and beyond!

Light tackle is the key to being successful with weakfish.

Great South Bay: 2020 Weakfish Outlook

After a banner season in 2019, anticipation runs high for a repeat performance by the unpredictable yellowfins.

The author bucktailed this 6 pounder on a Moriches Bay flat in early May.

Early Season: Get Shallow for Fluke

Battling fluke in 4 feet of water on light tackle never gets old, and now is the time.

In the Surf: It’s All About the Swing

You want your plug to look like a baitfish caught in the current and swinging naturally into fish-holding structure.

A pink Zoom did the trick for Frank Ruczynski

Beyond the Basics: Weakfish 201

Take your weakfish tactics to the next level this spring and dial-in a tiderunner bite of your own.

Which One, When? The Right Jig

The term “jig” encompasses many different lures, here’s a look at three primary styles and how to put them to use on spring striped bass.

Boat Sense: Marine Battery Basics

The one thing all of our fishing boats typically have in common is the reliance on some sort of 12-volt marine power cell to either start up the engine(s), run the electrical system, or both.

Travel Tips: Prepping for Summer Sleigh Rides

Booking your Nantucket doormat trip is the first step to success.

Bring On The Bluefish

There’s nothing more exciting than working a popper for blues, whether from boat or shore, anticipating that the next cast will result in an explosive surface strike.