Perlon — The Perfect Leader Material?
You’ve heard of mono and fluorocarbon, but here’s what you don’t know about the other nylon line.
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Saltwater License Update: Where’s My Money Going?
A look at how saltwater fishing licenses benefit all recreational anglers in New England and where the funds generated are dispersed.
Stay Safe on the Ice!
Ice is never 100 percent safe. You can’t judge the strength of ice just by its appearance, age, thickness or the temperature.
South Beach, Fire Island
I’m always amazed that there are still surf fishermen out there who spend little or no time on the backsides of our South Shore barrier beaches.
New York Surf Fishing Contest Annual Report
The NYSFC contest officer analyzes results of the 2017 installment of this season long inter-club surf contest.
Reel-Modding: Resurrecting the Jigmaster
Breathe new life into an old-school classic conventional workhorse of a reel.
South Shore Wrecks: Cod, Pollock, Ling and More
Bundle up and commit to tangling with some good eating table fare this winter.
Common Sense Plug Modifications
Here are some simple modifications that can make life easier and safer for you and the fish.
Stir Fried Fish
In the Orient it is called stir frying. Western Civilization seems content with the term sautéing, but in either case, it is a quick and efficient method to cook fish.
White Perch: Beating Cabin Fever
This close relative to the striped bass can provide a welcome reprieve from cabin fever through the winter months.
Sea Bass: Management Methodology
The black sea bass fishery is jointly managed by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, ASMFC, and the National Marine Fisheries Service, NMFS. ASMFC issued a Public Information Document for Addendum XXX to the Fishery Management Plan for black sea bass in December 2017, on which they are looking for public comments.
Sands Point Park
March 1 cannot pull in soon enough! That’s the train of thought among those familiar with the early spring striper fishery in Ocean County’s Oyster Creek, particularly in the outflow section as the warmed water wends its way to Barnegat Bay.
On the Run: Big Stripers Off Virginia Beach
For those who can’t get enough of the 2017 striper run, consider bundling up for the trip south this month towards Virginia Beach.
Airing Down: The Long & Wintry Road
Ways to make the winter months pass more quickly, with a listing of regional local fishing clubs eager to find new members.
Beast Mode: Hunting the Biggest Tog of Your Life
Join the dedicated group of hardcore bottom fishermen who spend a ridiculous amount of time in winter pursuit of “personal best” blackfish.
Burden of Proof
So I’m walking down the street in my favorite Irish tweed cap, the one my buddy refers to as the “soup” hat.