Jersey Lakers: Round Valley & Merrill Creek
Some may be surprised at the thought of 30-pound trout, but these New Jersey reservoirs have the history and potential.
Features
4th Quarter Surf: Seasonal Stripers’ Final Drive
While many boats are dragging spoons, surfcasters are running and gunning the beach this month with scaled down gear.
Big Bass Finale: Don’t Miss the Boat!
It’s often hard to find private boats still in the marina in December; good for you if you’ve been holding off on winter layup.
First Ice Is Nice Ice!
While the timing of first ice can vary greatly from lake to lake, it offers some of the most productive fishing of the hard-water season.
Holiday Spirit: Old-time Mentors
Trading up for a more enjoyable Christmas for old time mentors who provide a poverty of riches.
More Than Cod: Doing the Ling Thing
As they make up more of the winter bottom fishing catch off Block Island, a veritable ling sharpie divulges some of his many secrets learned over the years.
A Winter Option: Cold Weather Trouting
Fall trout stockings by DEC have greatly enhanced the winter fishing opportunities here on Long Island.
Good Eats: Holiday Recipes
These recipes should put a smile on the faces of your guests this holiday season.
Dockside: It’s Time for Herring
Bundle up, grab some gear and head for one of the many docks and piers that offer a shot at winter herring action.
North Shore Harbors: Close It Out With Squid
As the action with stripers and blues winds down, a growing number of anglers set their sights on the late season squid run.
Time Tested Cod Tactics
These cod fishing tactics have stood the test of time and are as effective today as they were in the “good old days.”
Scout 235 XSF
The new Scout 235 XSF covers the best of both worlds with good looks and some extremely ergonomic fishing and…
Light Touch Tog: The Art of Jigging Blackfish
Try a light tackle focus on tautog and you may find a brand new way of prompting finicky blackfish to bite – and bite hard!
Blitz Strategies for Wild November Bass!
Consider your blitz strategy now in hopes of another November to remember along the Jersey Shore during the 2017 striper run.
2017 Rainbows: Stocking Season Continues
The final round of the 2017 rainbow stocking schedule should keep things hot this month and during the colder months ahead.
Fishing Rhody’s Rocks
The Ocean State offers more than 380 miles of coastline; here’s how to approach it in search of striped bass.
