Flukin’ in the New Year: Old Story, New Cutbacks
Major cuts to the 2017 fluke quota, but is there more to the summer flounder recruitment story than meets the eye?
Features
Winter Water Wolves
Winter is a great time to target large New England pike and here are some tips to make your time on the ice more productive.
Open-Water Winter Trout
Most winters the open-water trout season never rests on the many kettle ponds of Cape Cod.
Ice Jigging Fun
Long winters without fishing can give you the shakes. Why not combat the ailment with a little catching?
The Story Behind Steiger Craft Boats
Al Steiger’s passion for fishing is clearly reflected in the Steiger Craft lineup of custom fishing boats.
Crowning the 2016 Dream Boat Champion
The 2016 Dream Boat champion proved it takes more than luck to take home the Grand Prize.
2017 Boat Buyer’s Guide
The Fisherman’s long time boating editor delivers the most comprehensive boat buyer’s guide available as he reveals the latest models and some of the next-generation standard features found on today’s fishing boats.
Crankbait Porgies: Downsizing For Jumbos
I was very surprised to see that these small plugs appeared to work as well, if not better than bait.
A Steelheading Option: Lake Erie’s Tributaries
Lake Erie’s tributaries offer steelheading as good as anywhere in the region, minus the crowds.
Offshore Strategies: Transitioning Into Fall
The weather part of the equation plays a larger role in determining when and where you fish offshore.
Surf Transitions: Prepping for the Fall Run
The unofficial end of summer on Labor Day officially kicks open the door to the fall run.
Barrens Baron: Return to Piney Pickerel
A most devilish of fish lurks in the Pines, if you dare tread these dark, sandy roads.
Surf Chunks: Stickin’ & Waitin’
Fresh bunker is one part of a winning equation, but presentation and placement are also critical.
Weakfish: Yellow-Finned Glimmer of Hope
For those willing to forgo multi-fish bags, the heart of the fishery still beats in the Garden State.
Pocket Pools: Bait, Bass & Bluefish Bonanza
When winds and tides are right, pockets become depositories with huge potential for withdrawal.
Surf Essentials: New Gear for ’18 & Beyond
Hit the surf this fall and beyond with some of the hottest new gear to debut at ICAST 2018 in Orlando, Florida this summer.
