Summer Tog Changes In Rhode Island & Mass.
As the spring season for tautog—or “blackfish” as many prefer—winds down in the Ocean State, anglers are reminded that the…
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Reminder: No Summer Sea Bass Hiatus In Connecticut This Year!
Sea bass fishing has steadily grown in popularity over the last decade; the introduction of slow-pitch fishing and the recent…
New York Finalizes 2026 Black Sea Bass Regulations
New York’s 2026 recreational black sea bass regulations are now officially in place, giving anglers expanded fishing opportunities for the…
Longtime Fisherman Representative Stu Miller Remembered
Stu Miller, remembered by many as one of the original advertising representatives for The Fisherman Magazine on Long Island, recently…
Captain Al Lorenzetti Passes Away
The Long Island fishing community is mourning the loss of Captain Al Lorenzetti, who passed away on May 12, 2026….
ASA Announces Million-Pound Challenge Trash Cleanup
The American Sportfishing Association (ASA), in partnership with ASA’s Sustainability Committee, is holding their first ever Million Pound Challenge, a…
Father’s Day Fishing Trip
Baltic Street Wellness Solutions will host a special Father’s Day Appreciation Fishing Trip on Saturday, June 13, aboard the Marilyn…
Second Annual Larry Carlucci Memorial Tournament Set For June 6-7
The second annual Larry Carlucci Memorial Fishing Tournament is set to take place June 6-7 along the Jones Beach shoreline….
ECOs Bust Illegal Striped Bass Violations At Hempstead Harbor
On the night of April 16, ECOs Franz and Pabes responded to reports of anglers keeping over their legal limit…
Fishing Community Mourns Loss Of Pelagic Outfitters Owner Christopher Ramos
The Long Island fishing community is mourning the loss of Christopher Ramos, owner of Pelagic Outfitters, whose passing this week…
Editor’s Log: In With The New
My first editor’s log of 2026 back in January – Out With The Old – focused on the “half-baked lottery…
Editor’s Log: Connecticut Makes A Play To Protect Holdover Stripers
Winter striper fishing has been thrust in to the limelight over the last 10 to 15 years. Before that, there…
Editor’s Log: Why Party Boats Matter More Than Ever
Every June on Long Island, the party boat fleet comes back to life in full force. The sounds of mates…
Tale End: Mind That Mako
Back in 2009, I was invited to the stables of Churchill Downs a few days before the running of the…
Bay Tips: Targeting Summer Flounder
Delaware Bay holds flatties all summer, if you know where to find them.
