The Evolution of Soft Plastics
While technological advances played a part in the ongoing evolution of soft plastics, there was also a lot of crossover in baits.
Inshore
The Importance of Scent in Fluking
Catching fluke might not be rocket science, but there is sound science behind it.
Tog Kickoff: Spring’s Soft Bait Secrets
From New England through the Mid-Atlantic, the springtime tautog fishery is dominated by the use of soft baits.
Dream Big: Deep Dropping for Doormats
Late summer fluking can yield some of the biggest fish of the season, including some worthy of Dream Boat status.
Southern Speedsters: Albies, Spanish Mackerel and Bonito
These late summer visitors are a fan favorite of light tackle anglers in the Northeast.
The Slow Pitch: Fishing Center-Weighted Jigs
Slow pitch jigging is very much like Butterfly jigging. A complete system of rod, reel, line and jig, and you need all of those components to do it properly.
Troll for Fluke: A Recipe for Summer Success
When wind and tide conspire to sabotage your fluke catching efforts, trolling can help make things right.
Nighttime Stripers: Live Eeling Done Right
Few techniques are more effective on big stripers than drifting a live eel over fish-holding structure in the dark of night.
Bucktailing for Fluke: Understanding Color
Pay a visit to any tackle shop and the range of colors on the bucktail rack is likely to rival that of the cosmetics counter at Macys.
Heavy Thoughts: Dissecting the Jig Head
A look at some jig head shapes and how to make them work for you.
The Truth About Barometric Pressure
Just how much of an effect does a falling or rising barometer have on your fishing? The answer may surprise you.
The Trolling Motor Advantage
Not just for freshwater bassmen and southern flats boats, the trolling motor is fast-becoming a valuable tool of Northeast anglers in the know.
Striped Bass: History and Life Cycle
A revealing look at the life cycle and history of arguably the most popular sportfish on the East Coast.
Getting Crabby: Baiting for Tog
The difference between scoring a limit of bulldog white chins versus a pail of borderline keepers comes down to how well you present these crusty crustaceans.
Striped Bass How-to: Trolling the Deep Divers
If trolling stripers is on your fall itinerary, you’d be foolish not to take advantage of this highly effective technique.
Attracting Stripers: With Low-Down Chunking
How to make sure the dinner bell is heard loud and clear in swifter currents.
