Comings & Goings: The Striper Playbook
A look at the timing, with related issues, of striper arrivals and departures for a New England season ahead.
Inshore
When Catch & Release Goes Awry
Yep, this is another Editor’s Log about striped bass. What can I say? Striped bass have been, and will remain a hot topic due in no small part to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s (ASMFC) pending Benchmark Stock Assessment.
What Lies Beneath: Reading Subsurface Structure
How to read the coastal landscape to understand the bottom composition, currents and species beneath your hull.
Snag & Drop Alternative for Success & Conservation
With another striped bass season close at hand, it’s time to rethink the way we go about targeting this valuable resource.
Tackle Care: Pre-season Checklist
Some basic maintenance and a touch of TLC can have your tackle in tip top shape in time for the upcoming season.
How-to: Powder Paint Your Own Jigs
Here’s an economical way to build a good inventory of custom finished jig heads.
Pour Your Own: Making Soft Plastics
From crafting molds to blending unique custom colors, pouring soft plastics is a rewarding way to pass the winter months.
Spoons or Mojos? The “Big Game” Striper Combo
When it comes to their action, mojos are more forgiving than spoons and will catch bass at a wider range of speeds than the spoons.
Stinger Hooks: Stick a Fluke
Adding a stinger hook to your jigs this season will put an end to short striking fluke.
The Magic of Tides
Tides are among a short list of key factors that directly affect fishing success.
Destination Doormats: Deep-water Fluking
Set your sights on deep water when hunting double-digit Dream Boat fluke this summer.
Successful Togging: Putting It All Together
The right gear, electronics and boat positioning combine for an effective approach to fall blackfish.
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.
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.
