Okuma Rockaway Surf Reel
A lightweight, saltwater-grade, long-cast spinning reel capable of handling the harsh surf environment.
Features
Rely on a Secret Spot
While new water provides the excitement of uncertainty and adventure, home waters offer consistency through familiarity and knowledge.
Tautog Fishing with Friends
Have a boat? Good, now leave it tied up and join the party to live and learn with new buddies.
Get A Grip
Working over slippery, slime and algae covered rocks requires footwear you can rely on.
In Memory Of Dennis O’Connell
I was extremely honored when the Editorial Director of The Fisherman, Fred Golofaro, requested I write a piece about my…
Keeping A Log
It’s never too late to start your own fishing log for future success.
Boat Bass on The Fly
Fall is the best time of year to target stripers on the fly as they fatten up for the run south.
Weather or Not, Here I Come
A few things to consider as you’re squeezing in those final trips to the edge.
Unwritten Rules of The Surf
Tell no one, show no one, and learn to appreciate the success of your own accomplishments.
Post Surf Apocalypse: Surf Strategies After Replenishment
One surfcaster’s approach to newly minted beaches at the Jersey Shore.
Fall Stockings & Winter Rainbows
The gift of fresh fish with an eye on the most wonderful time of the year.
Back to Basics: Fishing The Cape May Rips
Could the Rips turn on again this month – finally – for Delaware Bay striper fishermen?
Myth or Matter – Is Offshore Wind Blowing In Too Fast?
Have the politics of “personal destruction” and “expediency” undermined windfarm research?
Westport Tog: Buzzards Bay Bulldogs
Not as heavily-pressured as other spots, the waters off Westport offer some excellent fall blackfish opportunities.
Fall Mixed-Bag: More Than Just Bass
The Fall Run is more than just stripers; make the most of it and plan for multiple species when you leave the dock.
Going Barbless: When Less is More
Simply making the decision to toss back your fish doesn’t actually make you a true catch and release angler.