Reef Fluke Madness: Finding Structural Success
You may lose a few rigs, but there’s more than just trouble when fluking the rubble.
Inshore
North Shore: Rocking Chair Porgies
A unique approach to catching big porgies without ever leaving the dock.
East End Fluke: Jumbos of the Deep
With reduced commercial pressure this past spring due to the effects of COVID-19 on the market, there should be a lot of big fluke lurking in East End waters this summer.
Cora-Rona: Meet Our 2020 “Sat” Tagged Stripers
After overcoming “COVID” related obstacles, the groundbreaking Northeast Striped Bass Study is underway again!
Deep Water Fluking
Tired of culling through dozens of shorts to find a keeper? Put these tactics to work to improve the quality of your fluking.
Inshore: Hop on the Bus
I have a few friends who simply refuse to fish on a headboat; they say there’s too many people, no…
Inshore: Bobbing for Fluke
There’s a time and place for everything, yes, including even the old standards.
MAKING THE CUT
Not all knives are created equal for tackling saltwater species. Spanning a wide variety of body types, bones and cartilage,…
Making Bait – Mackerel Trees
As anglers lay awake the night before a big trip, a mental checklist goes through their minds.
Artificials for Fluke
Fluke fishing may not be as simple as it once was, but it can sure be a lot more fun, and more productive to boot.
Inshore: Trolling Shallow Water Stripers
The art of trolling for stripers requires observation, reflection and fine-tuning.
Inshore: Getting Used to Circle Hooks
By boat or by beach, it’s time to consider mod- ifying your set-up and hookset approach.
Inshore: Spring Blues
There’s no better sound than the drag singing of the spring blues!
Inshore: Playing the Slots
While finding a slot may be a bit like throwing darts, there is a tactical approach to hitting a bullseye.
Opening Day Dreams: Tidal River Fluking
New Jersey’s May 22 opener is a great day for targeting those tidal rivers for summer flounder.
Be Prepared: Sweat the Small Stuff!
There are plenty of times when packing those extra lures saves the day on what might otherwise be a fruitless outing.
