Playing the Slots
When the subject of fish management comes up, whether the species being discussed is striped bass, fluke or whatever the flavor of the day is, many often turn to the concept of a slot limit as a way to help rebuild the species.
From The Editor
Catch or Release?
I thought I would share the following letter from a Fisherman reader referring to the big mako shark that appeared on issue #23, dated 8/9/18, and also my response, in hopes of setting the record straight for others who may share the same concerns.
Young Studds
In the early ‘70s, Alaska republican Don Young and Massachusetts democrat Gerry Studds crossed the aisle to collaborate on legislation to protect America’s coastal fisheries.
Fish Politics
As I sit here today hammering out the August Editor’s Log in-between report calls and returning emails, I can’t help but shake the feeling I got last week at ICAST 2018 that Florida is the self-appointed Fishing Capital of the World.
H.R. 200 Passed by Congress
On July 11, 2018, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 200, better known as the Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act.
Fight to the Death
A “quiet guy,” is how Ron Ziolkowski at Julian’s Bait and Tackle in Atlantic Highlands described Pennsylvania surfcaster John Callahan, a guy who regularly makes the hour-plus drive to the Jersey Shore to fish, mostly by himself.
Another Stain on Social Media
A quiet guy,” is how Ron Ziolkowski at Julian’s Bait and Tackle in Atlantic Highlands described Pennsylvania surfcaster John Callahan, a guy who regularly makes the hour-plus drive to the Jersey Shore to fish, mostly by himself.
North & South
On April 5, the New Jersey Marine Fisheries Council (Council) unanimously approved summer flounder regulations for 2018 with a May 25 to September 22 season, three fish bag and 18-inch size limit.
Canal Reading
The early reviews are in and “Seven Miles After Sundown” is a hit. Written by Fisherman contributor “East End” Eddie Doherty, this book comes out just in time to kick off the 2018 striper season in the Big Ditch.
Governor Cuomo’s Reef Building Initiative
New York’s saltwater anglers, and the recreational fishing industry as a whole, have been clamoring for some good news for what seems like a very long time.
Those Dogs Won’t Hunt
“So what’s up with summer flounder?”
Budget Cuts to Eliminate Striped Bass Enforcement?
Once again the targeting of striped bass in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) around Block Island is in the news, an action that has been on the agenda of many for quite some time.
New Regs in Effect
With the 2018 fishing season bearing down on us, there are a few things you need to know to be prepared, whether you fish offshore, inshore or in the surf.
“License & Registration Please”
As you’re gearing up for the spring kickoff, don’t forget your required license and/or registration information to keep it legal this season – and also to improve our local fisheries!
We Are Being Watched!
In my January Editor’s Log I discussed a proposal in Massachusetts to ban commercial fishing for striped bass.
Exploding Heads
It’s a question I posted to my Jersey fishing friends on Facebook in December, which immediately generated 62 NO responses, and 17 YES.