Life as a Dec Eco: Environmental Conservation Officer
An inside look into the day to day activities of an Environmental Conservation Police Officer.
Features
Tropical Delight: Get Trigger Happy
Gray triggerfish have become a targeted species for many anglers in the Northeast due to a dramatic increase in their numbers.
Target a Doormat: Working Ocean Structure
Local wrecks and reefs provide the perfect habitat for big fluke during the summer months.
How-to: Interactive Fluking
Finding the best spots around structure, working out currents, wind direction and speed, and making short drifts are all part of precision fluking.
Sat Tags Deployed! Liberty, Freedom & Hope
Landmark Northeast Striped Bass Study by Gray FishTag Research, Navionics & The Fisherman kicks off.
Boat Review: Steiger Craft 23 DV Miami
The Steiger Craft 23 DV (deep vee) Miami is one of the most versatile fishing and family boats in this Bellport, Long Island builder’s fleet.
Product Profile: Powerpro Super8Slick V2
Smooth – silent – tough. PowerPro Super8Slick V2 is the perfect braided line choice for all your needs.
Freshwater: How Light Affects Bass
Bass have a decided sight advantage over prey when light gets low, here’s how to put it to your advantage.
On Memorial Day: Thank You for Your Service
Consider taking a veteran fishing to show your appreciation for their sacrifice.
Inshore: Get Jiggy With Sea Bass
Drifting and jigging often leads to bigger sea bass than the traditional anchor and drop.
Product Profile: G. Loomis IMX-PRO Blue Series Rods
G. Loomis has a well-deserved reputation for turning out quality rods and I can say that speaking from experience.
Tackle Tip: Freshwater Change-up
A little tweaking in either the presentation or appearance can go a long way at upping the livewell count.
Offshore: Catch What’s Available
So you leave in search of tuna and still come home with a full fish box, what’s wrong with that?
Surf Fishing: Swimming With Needlefish
More than just a pencil with hooks, a needlefish plug should swim, wiggle, dart and glide.
Inshore: The Ponytail
Ponytails are a simple and effective favorite amongst fishermen targeting bluefish.
Product Profile: Okuma Azores Blue Saltwater Spinning Reels
Introduced at last summer’s ICAST Fishing Tackle Show, Okuma’s next-gen Azores Blue spinning reels were born and bred for heavy use in the unforgiving coastal saltwater environment.
