“Strong, Strong” Battling Mahi on the Fly!
Mahi are one of the most exhilarating pelagics to catch using fly fishing gear.
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NJ Budget Woe
Heading into the July Fourth weekend, the New Jersey 2020 fiscal year budget was approved by Governor Phil Murphy without a government shutdown or sandals scandal at IBSP.
The Southeast Corner, Block Island
Continuing our tour of Block Island’s fishy structure, the Southeast corner of the island offers great variety throughout the seasons.
Freshwater: Bassin’ Through Summer Slop
Catching largemouths once the weeds and lily pads take over your favorite lake or pond requires a change in tactics.
Mega Bass: Monster Contingents
Where there is one giant bass, there are likely more; where will the next event unfold?
Surf Snacks: Get Your Peanuts
With August usually comes the arrival of peanut bunker, here’s how to capitalize on this baitfish in the surf.
Can We All Just Get Along?
For all of the millennials reading this, odds are that you don’t know where the above quote comes from.
Oak Beach Shoreline
Stretching from the west side of the Robert Moses Bridge to the Sore Thumb Pocket along the northern shore of Fire Island Inlet, on the barrier island separating the Atlantic from Great South Bay, lies the sleepy community of Oak Beach.
The Making of a Party Boat Mate
It’s often left to the mate to ensure those on board have an enjoyable trip – whether the fish cooperate or not.
A Dozen Common Mistakes and How to Correct Them
Here are twelve common mistakes made by novice and veteran anglers alike – and here’s how to correct them.
Live-Lining in the New Millennium
It may be a lazy delight to sit back while your bunker flops around the boat, but tending and working your gear will trigger more strikes.
Offshore Tactics: Dragging a Mixed Spread
Until you know what fish find to their liking on any given day, a mixed spread is the best way to find the hot color and size.
Fluke Rigs: Tried and True – Old and New
Spice up your fishing by experimenting with some of these other rigs and you just might discover a new favorite.
Maintaining Editorial Integrity
Fishing, and covering the various issues associated with it, used to be a whole lot simpler before making the turn into the 21st Century.
The Hole in One Striper
Over the course of a lifetime of fishing, most fisherman can recall many memorable and even strange fishing experiences that occurred over the years.
Boat Review: Contender 44ST
The new 44ST reminds me of their popular 39ST, but like a supersized version on steroids.
