Bass Trolling: Light Wire
Go light and bring the sport back into wire line trolling without sacrificing its effectiveness.
Inshore
Redfish: Are “Reds” in Our Future?
Call them red drum, redfish or ol’ time channel bass, the “red” fishery seems to be expanding.
Late Summer: Skinny Water Fluke
It’s really cool being able to physically watch the entire process unfold as a fish eats my bucktail.
X’s & O’s: Fluke Strategy, Science & Sex
A quick look at back bay fluke tactics, the migration and the new science on summer flounder.
Got Bunker? Live Bait & Monster Bass
A look at the historic return of menhaden and the epic striper action those lively baits bring.
Summer Traditions: Love Those Blue Claws!
A big Somers Point contest this month reminds us all of the seasonal joys of crabbing.
Big Biscuits: Black Sea Bass Bonanza
Head to Buzzards Bay for a profusion of humphead black sea bass this month.
Jigging Stripers: Montauk’s Other Migrationz
The June run of stripers often matches the intensity of the Point’s heralded fall run.
Scup Secrets: Pro Porgy Pointers
Here’s how the experts get hot action on big, early-season porgies in Long Island Sound.
Get Framed: Trolling ‘Sand Eels’
Arguably one of the most effective rigs ever created, the sand eel umbrella rig works on a variety of Northeast gamefish.
Trophy Tips: Targeting a Doormat
Scoring a true doormat fluke is the ultimate challenge for any serious fluke angler.
Spot On: Not Just for Stripers
Live spot have become a popular bait among inshore anglers. Most are directed at stripers but other species from fluke to tuna find them just as appealing.
Opening Options: Start With Sea Bass
A member of the grouper family, black sea bass have become an extremely popular inshore spring target species.
Finding Fluke: Prospect New Grounds
A look at how to save the day when the bite dies or even fails to materialize in the first place.
Mojo Trolling: Adapting Your Striper Spread
The Mid-Atlantic MOJO gains new converts in the Northeast for its simplicity and effectiveness.
Spring Blues: Slammer Savagery & Science
Ferocious, blood thirsty schools of hungry bluefish will arrive any day now.
