Counting Sea Bass by Hook & Line
Could a Rutgers University sea bass study hold the key to improved reef fish assessments throughout the country?
Features
Targeting Eddies: Think Outside the Rip
While many anglers concentrate their efforts on the main rip line itself, they overlook productive nearby water.
Hitting the Strike Zone
The author picks the brains of surf sharpie Crazy Alberto Knie to reveal why 10 percent of fishermen catch 90 percent of the fish.
Final Hour Flukin’: Peanut Bunker & Doormats
Young of the year bunker make their run towards the coast this month, and trophy fluke (and you) should be there.
Sand Crabs: Summer Surf Sweets for Stripers
Giving thought to where fluke feed might just give you pause to how you approach your next drop.
Competitive Crappies: Flat Line, Long Line, Tomato, Tomahto
A New Jersey native and national tournament pro gives insight to upping your local crappie score in numbers and size.
Deep Drop Bottom Fishing
Veteran angler/author grabs a spot along the rail for a “golden” opportunity for scoring the best tasting fish offshore.
A 60-Year-Old Secret: Armand’s Frog
A simple fly that mimics one of the largemouth bass’s favorite snacks.
Debunking Bunker Bassin’
An outline to live-lining Atlantic menhaden for trophy stripers in the northeast
In the Surf: The Fairer Kind
In fishing, as in life, women make just as good if not better surfcasters than men.
Dream Boat Update
There is still plenty of time to make a run at the top of the standings by focusing your efforts on several key species.
East End: Coxes’ Coppertone Cod
What’s better than wearing shorts on a warm summer day and putting away a cooler full of quality cod?
The Kayak Advantage: Crack & Cast Porgies
There is no better way to target shallow-water fish, including porgies, than from a kayak.
Long Island Sound: Dog Day Chunking
You can still connect with big stripers and blues during the dog days of summer by focusing your efforts on the deeper reaches of Long Island Sound.
Know Your Puffers: It Could Save Your Life
Contrary to what some believe, the blowfish (northern puffers) common to our region are perfectly safe to eat, but beware of the increasing number of smooth puffers showing up in our waters; they can kill you.
Albie Tricks
If you’re not prepared with some larger offerings in your tackle bag, your chance of scoring is diminished.
