Editor’s Log: 2026 Marine Registry Reminder
The 2026 season is starting to come together across the Northeast, and you can feel that early shift happening day…
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Product Review: Berkley Lab Series
Over 20 years ago I visited the Berkley research and development facility in Spirit Lake, Iowa. More than just R&D,…
Surf: Skinny Plastics, The Whole Package
Slender soft baits mimic a wide range of baitfish and stripers can’t leave them alone!
Inshore: Tide vs. Sun
Why sunlight and warming water can outproduce tide in early April—and how to adjust your approach to find fish.
Freshwater: Spring Is Crappie Time
Gear up for America’s favorite freshwater panfish.
All About Trolling Motor Batteries: Power Your Ride
From lead acid to lithium, we break down the marine batteries that keep trolling motors running all day.
Telemetry Tagging: In The Name Of Striper Science
Early results from a coastwide acoustic tagging study on striped bass.
Raritan Bay Stripers: The Spring Migration Begins
Is this the new spring “Mecca” for the striped bass afflicted?
Mono vs Braid: Line In, Line Out
As a high school chemistry teacher, charter captain, and proverbial science nerd, the development and chemistry of modern fishing lines…
The Allure Of Trophy Stripers: And The Mindsets That Chase Them
What are you willing to give up in the quest for a 50?
New Fishing Piers Coming To Long Branch & Wildwood
Two new fishing piers should be taking shape along the horizon this season as both the Cape May County Board…
New Jersey PFD Reminder For Boats Under 26 Feet In April
Don’t forget, if you’re operating a recreational vessel less than 26 feet in length on New Jersey waters this month,…
Register By April 19 For Garden State Surf Fishing Classic (Governor’s Cup)
The Garden State Surf Fishing Classic, formerly known as the Governor’s Cup, will be held on Sunday, May 17 at…
Kids Opening Day Trout Contest At Spring Lake On April 11
The Shark River Surf Anglers (SRSA) are pleased to announce the return of the Trout Contest for Kids at Spring…
What’s Up With Black Sea Bass?
This month’s edition of The Fisherman Magazine has gone to print late Sunday night, March 22, 2026, yet the fate…
RI DEM & URI To Revitalize & Reopen W. Alton Jones Campus
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and the University of Rhode Island (URI) have launched a transformative initiative…
