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Pablum Puker

While putting a few thoughts together at the end of April and looking ahead towards May, I found myself hoping…

For-Hires Need to Be Fishing

Party and charter boat captains and guides help form the backbone of our recreational fishing industry. Without them, there are…

Fish Smart

On April 6, the A.C. Press broke the story that bait and tackle shops may operate during the COVID-19 crisis by way of phone orders and curbside delivery.

The Cormorant Threat

In my humble opinion, based on both field observations and research, we have a large-scale problem with cormorants affecting our…

The Jersey Shore surf in the post-replenishment era offers new challenges for anglers of all ages; know your beach conditions at all tidal stages and always make safety your first priority.

A Season Like No Other

The coronavirus has ensured that the 2020 fishing season will be unlike any we have ever experienced.

A Split State

I received an interesting email from longtime subscriber Richard Lopardo of Forked River with the subject line Suggestion for Senior Aged Fisherman

Essential Bait & Tackle

On March 21, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy issued Executive Order No. 107 directing all residents to stay at home until further notice

Looking Ahead to Better Times

Everyone has been affected by the coronavirus and despite state parks and DEC encouraging outdoor activities like fishing, and promoting the healthy benefits of the outdoors, that window continues to narrow.

Mail Bag: Winter Musings

Throughout late fall and into the winter, I received quite a few emails from readers on various topics and issues related to recreational fishing in the region. 

Fishing Communities

The term community can apply to a group of people living together, but it can also be used to describe a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.