Hot Spot: Harts Cove
When Hurricane Sandy tore through Long Island, the “Old Inlet” west of the Smith Point Bridge reopened. This opening/inlet was…
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Stalking The Shallows: Gator Hunting
Every spring season South Shore back bays will fill up with hungry and ferocious blues just waiting for that next plug to pop.
The Skinny On Shinny: Summer Flat Fish Paradise
One of the hottest bays to focus on for fluke in the coming months.
Into The Night: June Striper Windows
June offers consistent shorebound opportunity to intercept these stripers during their nightly feeding runs.
Smithtown Bay Fluke Flats
The ins and outs of finding fluke inside this North Shore Bay.
Tale End: Three-Way Rig
It never ceases to amaze me how many weird, wonderful, strange, and unusual things Mother Nature allows us a glimpse…
Kayak Casting: Five Inshore Sticks
These five rods will cover the spread for Northeast and Mid-Atlantic kayak anglers.
12 Flies, 4 Seasons: “Must Haves” For The Salty Fly Wallet
A dozen proven flies for four seasons of saltwater fishing.
Surf Combos: From Budget-Friendly To Elite
A breakdown of eight different surf combos from entry level to advanced.
Fluke On! The Art Of The “Hookset”
Drive it home correctly and you’ll be heading to the barn with a box full.
MTA/NJ Elects 2025-2026 Officers And Directors
On April 17, the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ) held its Annual Dinner & Elections at The Lobster…
Striped Bass Measurements – Pinch The Tail In Mass & NJ
In April the Commonwealth of Massachusetts announced that they had change the legal method of measuring a striped bass this…
NJ Governor’s Cup On May 18 At Island Beach State Park
As a reminder, New Jersey’s annual Governor’s Surf Fishing Tournament will be held this Sunday, May 18 at Island Beach…
Summer Flounder (Fluke) Tournament Season Kicks Off – Drum Too
If you’re looking to get competitive with your back bay fluke trips, there are a couple of early season tournaments…
NOAA Enacts Emergency Northeast Multispecies Fishery Measures
Earlier this month, NOAA Fisheries filed a temporary rule for an emergency action that establishes measures necessary for the Northeast…
More Details On Surfland’s Surfcasting Demo Day
Calling all surfcasters! The North Shore’s premiere surf shop is holding their ‘try before you buy’ Surfcasting Demo Day on…