Ice-Out Tactics for Bass and Crappie
Piecing together the right variables is the key in springtime success on these popular freshwater species.
Features
Profiles in Angling: Jesse York
Jesse York was a pioneer of Northeast angling techniques who lived on borrowed time.
Leader Talk: Getting Down to Basics
Abrasion resistance, visibility and stiffness can all play a role when it comes to selecting the right leader for the job.
Striped Bass: Moon Tide Magic
Moon tides and the currents they generate are a major turn-on for trophy size stripers.
Basic Fiberglass Repairs
Knowing how to perform minor repairs to the skin of your vessel can help keep her looking good, while cutting down on repair bills.
Looking Back: Diversify Your Fishing
The author takes us through his 2017 season and shows how diversifying your approach can make this year’s fishing more rewarding.
February Fishing: Four Spots for Winter Crappies
In mild or extreme weather, one local species of fish active the year round is the crappie.
PWC Fishing: Wait, Before You Turn the Page….
Jet-Skis and Waverunners can attract bold young anglers looking for thrills and screaming reels.
Delaware Tog: First State’s February Focus
Delaware’s reef sites provide plenty of opportunity to score big in February.
2 Hooks, 1 Crab: Up Your Tog Numbers
A simple rigging suggestion to help improve your tautog take on the winter wrecks.
The 2017 ICCAT Meeting
A recap of the 2017 International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas meeting and how it affects Northeast anglers.
Perlon — The Perfect Leader Material?
You’ve heard of mono and fluorocarbon, but here’s what you don’t know about the other nylon line.
Saltwater License Update: Where’s My Money Going?
A look at how saltwater fishing licenses benefit all recreational anglers in New England and where the funds generated are dispersed.
Stay Safe on the Ice!
Ice is never 100 percent safe. You can’t judge the strength of ice just by its appearance, age, thickness or the temperature.
New York Surf Fishing Contest Annual Report
The NYSFC contest officer analyzes results of the 2017 installment of this season long inter-club surf contest.
Reel-Modding: Resurrecting the Jigmaster
Breathe new life into an old-school classic conventional workhorse of a reel.