A Magic Plug? Know Thy Needlefish
The needlefish is a deadly and versatile weapon in the surf, you just need to know which one to throw and when.
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CIRCLE HOOKS & STRIPED BASS – Watch the Webinar
As of 2021 all Atlantic Coastal striper fishermen must use non-offset (inline) circle hooks when fishing for striped bass with…
A Terrific Tease: Using Teasers In The Surf
Play the audio file to listen to this feature. This may sound a bit strange, but I have a love-hate…
2020: A Surf Season In Review
The rewards that come with fishing are sometimes unmatchable. Some, including myself, call it a lifestyle.
Surf: Fly Fishing “Quick Clips”
A look at the pros and cons of adding a small clip to your fly fishing set-up.
How To: Blackfish from Shore
Get expert instruction for catching blackfish from shore by The Fisherman, Long Island edition, Managing Editor, Matthew Broderick.
Surf Fishing: Five Fall Factors
A quintuplet of hot takes to help finish your 2020 surf fishing season on a positive note.
November Schoolies
Clearly, recent decades have witnessed trends in both surf fishing for blues and striped bass, and to remain connected to the fish during these changes, anglers need to adapt on the run.
November Stripers: Late Season Tactics
While some get discouraged going into November by the size of the fish around, this isn’t the time to put the rods away yet.
Last Licks: Late Season Stripers
The November surf can provide a good dose of rod bending action before the curtain closes on the season.
Bucktailing The Surf: Trim A Jig
Trimming some hair can affect the casting distance, sink rate, swing rate and profile of your bucktail.
Surf: Packing Light
You can use your own variation of small belt bags and pouches but the key is to keep it light.
CHESAPEAKE BAY YOUNG-OF-YEAR SURVEY RESULTS RELEASED
Atlantic Striped Bass is among the species found to be below average while others flourish in the 2020 juvenile striped bass survey.
Surf: Fish Smarter, Not Harder
While there is no substitute for time spent in the surf, there is more to consistent success than simply putting in long hours.
Surf: Leader Talk
Too heavy a leader will alter lure performance, are more affected by wind and current, and good knots are more difficult to tie.
NJ Surf Stripers: Top 5 Artificial Situations
Situational strategies & scenarios for the fall run.
