Straightening a Snelled Mono Leader
One of the items on my to do list each winter is to snell up an ample supply of blackfish hooks.
One of the items on my to do list each winter is to snell up an ample supply of blackfish hooks.
“New school” trolling techniques have broadened the options for striped bass anglers.
Whether used as a fl y on its own or teaser ahead of a plug, this basic pattern will serve you well.
For the purpose of this column, let’s say I have two Penn Clash 4000s (substitute your own reels) that take 200 yards of 30-pound braid.
A handful of veteran skippers share their insight on what you need to make a successful run at winter cod.
Developing the ability to identify and exploit patterns of fish behavior will greatly improve your catches.
The crossover from salty umbrellas, to tournament bassing, and back again to the inshore grounds.
I was very surprised to see that these small plugs appeared to work as well, if not better than bait.
For those willing to forgo multi-fish bags, the heart of the fishery still beats in the Garden State.
Score big while fishing from a small spot this fall.