WIN A NEW SURF COMBO!
Just in time for the fall run, here is your chance to win one of two brand-new surf combos from our friends at Star Rods!
Fishing News
SMITH POINT ACCESS RESTORED
Saturday’s expanded opening of the outer beach at Smith Point County Park allows surfcasters access to Moriches Inlet.
HUGE HALIBUT LANDED IN MASSACHUSETTS
Capt Rich Antonino of Black Rose Charters put one of his clients onto one of the largest Atlantic halibut landed in Massachusetts waters in many years.
MEETING ON SMITH PT. ACCESS THIS WEEK
If you want to see something done about total beach closures due to piping plovers, you need to attend these meetings.
NJ STRIPED BASS BONUS OPEN ON SEPT. 1
The Striped Bass Bonus Program in New Jersey officially reopened as of September 1, 2016.
BEFORE YOU GO, KNOW THE IGFA RULES
Whether you’re chasing records of fishing a big money tournament, make sure you’re qualified across the board by familiarizing yourself with the IGFA’s International Angling Rules.
GET READY FOR SURF SEASON
The Fisherman Surf Show kicks off a full itinerary of surf fishing events that run into November.
CAPT MIKE PIERDINOCK HITS THE RADIO
Fisherman contributor, Capt Mike Pierdinock will host Capt Lou’s Nautical Talk radio on Sunday October 2, 2016.
MONTAUK SURF CLASSIC RESULTS
Lots of small bass and blues kept rods bending throughout the weekend long tournament.
MA WIND ENERGY AREA SURVEYS BEGIN
Survey work for OffshoreMW in the BOEM Massachusetts Wind Energy Area will begin on September 23rd and will last approximately 30 days.
TWO VESSELS SUNK AT NJ REEF SITES
Adorned with a large walnut cross in remembrance of John Grady, III, a 68-foot trawler is deployed at Axel Carlson reef in New Jersey on September 21, 2016.
NY FLUKE OUT, BLACKFISH IN
New York anglers take note of the transition of regulations in the saltwater fishery this month as fluke season ends on September 21.
FIRST ATLANTIC MARINE NATIONAL MONUMENT
Despite much criticism and opposition, the first marine national monument has been designated in the Atlantic Ocean.
JERSEY SHORE BOAT SALE & EXPO 9/23-9/25
The 8th Annual Jersey Shore Boat Sale & Expo will run from Friday, September 23 through Sunday, September 25 at FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood, NJ, home of the Lakewood BlueClaws.
FREE FISHING CLINIC ON L.I.
DEC and New York State Parks offering free fishing, instruction, rods and bait at Hempstead Lake State Park.
CATCH FOR THE CURE BLUEFISH TOURNEY
With an expanded field to now include a separate shore division, this year’s tournament is set to raise even more money to help find a cure for cancer.
