The Boffff Principle: Do Big Stripers Make Better Spawners?
There is evidence that old-growth age structure fosters population stability, whereas age truncation often destabilizes population dynamics.
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Maximizing Mojos: The Ultimate Equalizer
Simple yet effective, it’s a wonder why every striper angler hasn’t made the mojo leap.
Match the Catch: Adapt for Pigs on Jigs
When tautog sharpies around you start catching, it’s time to break out the jigs.
Advanced Techniques: Reverse ‘Surfcasting’
Take the concept of reverse surfcasting to the next level with the aid of electronics and trolling motors.
Best Bets for Fall Stripers
Fisherman editors project where you are likely to find the best striper action this fall.
Fall Bonanza: Focus on Sea Bass
The fall fishery for black sea bass can be totally out of control if you hit the right wreck during the pre-winter migration.
The Old Guy
My many years as a classroom teacher and district supervisor in the Carteret Public Schools included many memorable classroom moments with students.
The Evolution of Soft Plastics
While technological advances played a part in the ongoing evolution of soft plastics, there was also a lot of crossover in baits.
Boat Sense: Basic Trailer Maintenance
If you trailer your boat, now’s the time to make those last minute preparations to get your ride squared away for that first trip to the launching ramp.
The Importance of Scent in Fluking
Catching fluke might not be rocket science, but there is sound science behind it.
Tog Kickoff: Spring’s Soft Bait Secrets
From New England through the Mid-Atlantic, the springtime tautog fishery is dominated by the use of soft baits.
Ways of the New: Hands Free Anchoring
No matter how many seasons you have under your hull, there is always something new to learn.
Triple Crown Stripers
Reliving an epic day of striped bass fishing off of Long Island’s South Shore on June 9 of this year.
Dream Big: Deep Dropping for Doormats
Late summer fluking can yield some of the biggest fish of the season, including some worthy of Dream Boat status.
Southern Speedsters: Albies, Spanish Mackerel and Bonito
These late summer visitors are a fan favorite of light tackle anglers in the Northeast.
Summertime Wreck Fishing: Always in the Game
The modus operandi for wreck fishing changes with the seasons, and the summer months typically offer the most varied possibilities for success.
