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Deena Lippman, mate on the Shinnecock Star, puts the fillet knife to a nice fluke.

Remember the Mates

Good mates are worth their weight in gold and have a lot to do with your trip being an enjoyable one.

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2019 Party Boat Guide

PARTY BOAT SPECIAL:
PROFILING THE FLEET
By Staff
The deck of a party boat has been the stepping stone for many of the region’s best anglers, and also a place where novices can discover the pleasures associated with a day on the water without worrying about having the right tackle, or where the fish are biting. Leave the driving to the skipper and rely on the knowledge of an experienced mate to ensure a positive fishing experience.

Showing off a huge yellowfin tuna catch.

Fish on! Tuna Time Off the Delaware Coast

South Jersey & Delaware anglers get a shot at bluefin and yellowfin without the long run.

The mouth of an 11-pound flukeasaurus is a sight to behold

Finding Fluke: The “Other” Reef Structure

Keep your eyes on the fishfinder and you may just find your own promised land.

The Melina crew celebrates during the weigh-in of their 356-pound blue marlin at the 49th annual White Marlin Invitational in 2018

WMIT Turns 50! A Next Gen Offshore Classic

The longest running white marlin tournament in the U.S. celebrates 50 years in Beach Haven.

Sightcasting to rays in the summer surf will put your fishing rods to the test

Summer Surf: Fly Casting for Cownose Rays

The cownose have come home, time to make lemonade on the fly.

Early morning hours scene when fishing

Yak It Up: Trolling for Trout

A simple yet effective way to target large, summertime trout from a kayak.

This quality fluke caught by Owen Roberge on a JoeBaggs Flukie has the telltale coloration of a fish that has been staging on pebbly bottom.

Target a Doormat: Working Ocean Structure

With fluke the July Fish of the Month designation for the Dream Boat Challenge, a trip to your local wrecks…

Man on a boat holding a fishing rod

12 Common Mistakes: And How to Correct Them

Here are 12 common mistakes made by novice and veteran anglers alike – and here’s how to correct them.

Four Rods makes for a chaotic cockpit needing lines to be cleared and leadering tasks

Tuna Terminal: Offshore Rigging Perfection

Tips to be sure that the connections between the angler and the fish are rock-solid.

Hooked sea bass on a bait

Bass on a Wire: ‘Chuting the Shallows

Small boats and light wire line outfits produce big summertime bass and blues.

Man holding up his sea bass

Targeting Jumbo Sea Bass

Steer away from crowded reefs and wrecks and find your own rough bottom.

Stomach contents of fish will give you a clue on what bait to use

New York Bight Fluke: A Summertime Approach

When the perennial hotspots don’t produce, expand your territory and approach.

Flipping a jig over the tree produced a chunky 3-pounder.

Freshwater: Bassin’ Through Summer Slop

Catching largemouths once the weeds and lily pads take over your favorite lake or pond requires a change in tactics.

Tidewater 320 Center Console running

Blue Marlin Boats: Tidewater 320 Adventure Center Console

A close-up look at the Tidewater 32 during a recent visit to Blue Marlin Boats.

Long Island Sound: Backwater Stripers

North Shore harbors serve up good sport with schoolie stripers during the dog days of summer.