NEW BOATING LAW TAKES EFFECT THIS YEAR
Revised legislation (Brianna’s Law – S.5685/A.4853.A) requiring all operators of motorized watercraft to complete a state approved boating safety course…
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STUCK HOME? LEARN TO FISH WITH IGFA’S ONLINE MODULES
With schools, businesses and group functions closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the IGFA’s FREE Online Learning Modules offer a…
DEC REMINDER TO PRACTICE SAFE DISTANCING WHILE ANGLING
While time spent afield on New York’s waters enhances your physical and mental well-being, in light of the COVID-19 outbreak,…
HIGH HILL STRIPER CLUB 2020 SLATE
The High Hill Striper Club held its annual awards dinner on February 19, 2020 at LaPiazza in Merrick. Awards and…
Grant Needed to Improve Marine Enforcement
One of the concerns that is frequently heard when it comes to managing our marine resources is the issue of enforcement, or lack thereof.
‘20 Stock Report: NJ’s Rainbow Rundown
The statewide opener on April 11 promises a rod and reel rainbow trout gut buster.
BDV Spotlight: a New Look at Sea Girt Reef
A continuing series here at The Fisherman looks at side-scan prospecting for good structure.
The Annual Run: Migration & Bait Cues for Striped Bass
Whether you fish by boat or by beach, adapting to the menu can help lead to seasonal success.
Pre-game Prep: Back-bay Fluke Tips
With the May 22 kickoff fast-approaching in New Jersey, the time has come for tactical planning.
Improvise & Adapt: Add a Baitholder to Circle Hooks
How to tweak the shaft of your circle hooks for the spring run of stripers on bloodworms.
BRIGANTINE BEACH DRIVING CLINIC APRIL 18
In conjunction with the City of Brigantine, the New Jersey Beach Buggy Association (NJBBA) is sponsoring a Beach Driving Clinic…
HRFA CATCH AND RELEASE STRIPER DERBY
Hudson River Fishermen’s Association (HRFA) will be holding their annual Catch and Release Striper Derby from April 17 through May…
NEW JERSEY’S TROUT OPENER ON APRIL 11
Because of the Coronavirus outbreak, pre-season trout stocking originally scheduled to begin on March 23 in New Jersey was moved…
MID-ATLANTIC COUNCIL TO MEET ONLINE IN APRIL
Due to public health concerns related to the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), the spring meeting of the Mid Atlantic Fishery…
S’CUSE ME,” MANNY LUFTGLASS GONE AT 84
Longtime Fisherman contributor and former field editor Manny R. Luftglass passed away on February 25, 2020 at Wellington Regional Medical…
ASMFC SAYS WEAKFISH DEPLETED, BUT OVERFISHING IS NOT OCCURRING
According to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC), the most recent assessment update for weakfish indicates the stock “continues…