The Magic of Tides
Tides are among a short list of key factors that directly affect fishing success.
Inshore
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.
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.
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.
