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Inshore: Go Light for Fluke

The rod softens the powerful lunges fluke make as they attempt a dash to the bottom, and violent head shakes at boatside are cushioned with lighter tackle.

Worldcat 400DC-X running

Boat Review: Worldcat 400DC-X

The big news from this North Carolina based catamaran builder is not just the debut of their queen of the fleet 400DC-X, but the enhanced fishing potential of her two sisters that are coming soon – the 400CC-X center console and the 400TE-X Tournament Edition center console.

Fluke or Flounder?

Sometime in August, the North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission is expected to vote for a closure of this season’s southern flounder harvest.

Survey Says…

Following the lead of our friends in New Jersey, Connecticut has released a striped bass 2020 regulations survey to the public.

Why Can’t We All Just Get Along?

Call me a dreamer, call me naive or call me dumb to think that everyone can get along and play nice when it comes to organizations, clubs and individuals that share a common bond such as fishing.

Deena Lippman, mate on the Shinnecock Star, puts the fillet knife to a nice fluke.

Remember the Mates

Good mates are worth their weight in gold and have a lot to do with your trip being an enjoyable one.

Shamrock

2019 Party Boat Guide

PARTY BOAT SPECIAL:
PROFILING THE FLEET
By Staff
The deck of a party boat has been the stepping stone for many of the region’s best anglers, and also a place where novices can discover the pleasures associated with a day on the water without worrying about having the right tackle, or where the fish are biting. Leave the driving to the skipper and rely on the knowledge of an experienced mate to ensure a positive fishing experience.

Windmills & Haymakers

Did you know the last South Jersey native elected governor of New Jersey was Richard J. Hughes? Born in Burlington County, Hughes was governor from 1962 to 1970.

Engage & Destroy

On June 3, the U.S. Commerce Department’s fisheries division released their 2019-20 Recreational Engagement Plans that promised “continuing commitment to strengthening its relationship with saltwater recreational fishermen,” to provide “more engagement and two-way dialogue with NOAA Fisheries.”

The Good Old Days?

There is lots of talk these days about how good the fishing used to be compared to now but are things really as bad as some folks make it out to be?

Mountain Lake map image

Mountain Lake

Mountain Lake gets its name from Jenny Jump Mountain overlooking its glacial 122 acres. Located in Liberty Township, Warren County, its maximum depth is 38 feet, mean depth 17 feet.