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Look for the “Snake” at 40 20.525 N / 73 54.141 on your Navionics chart; just keep in mind that lat/long is beyond the three-mile line and off limits for striper fishing! Images courtesy of Navionics and the Navionics Boating app.

Rattlesnake

40 20.525 N / 73 54.141 Anglers all across the Garden State have been getting snake bit by one northern…

EYEWEAR FOR ANGLERS

Sunglasses are a critical part of every angler’s arsenal regardless of the type of fishing you do. Quality glasses that provide protection from UV rays and harmful glare help protect your eyesight, but are also a valuable tool for spotting fish, baitfish and navigating shallow water areas.

STORM 360GT SEARCHBAIT

From the very get-go as freshwater plastics first began crossing over into the saltwater arena, anglers have been on the hunt for some of the hottest new baits in the bass and walleye world. Manufacturers as well are in tune with the crossover opportunities, with the folks from Storm probably being at the very forefront of the plastics revolution.

ACCURATE VALIANT REELS

Valiant is part of the new generation of reels focusing on small reels for big fish that are built exclusively for braid.

MAXEL HYBRID REELS

Maxel’s Hybrid reels offer a high-quality package with superb features for all-round inshore and light-tackle offshore fishing.

Black sea bass on top of fish net beside a fishing rod

NOAA Nothings

A couple of years ago NOAA Fisheries revealed statistics showing the number recreational fishing trips had fallen from 72.1 million excursions in 2013 to just 63.5 million trips in 2016.