Summer Stripers: Feed ‘Em an Eel
Casting eels at night in the August surf is the surest way to fend off the summer doldrums.
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The Night Shift: Big Plugs for Bigger Stripers
Sometimes you have to “go big” or “go home” when it comes to plugging the surf at night for large striped bass.
Schoolie Time: Scale Down for Stripers
Several strong up and coming year classes provide hope for the future and lots of fun for those who downsize their tackle.
Plug Building: The Big Weasel
Because of their scarcity, swimming an original is completely out of the question.
Nat’s Needle
Kicking back to a needlefish plug designed by legendary Long Island surfcaster Nat Piazza.
The Plugger’s Lure Bag
A look at must-have surf plugs with tips on how and where to fish them for maximum success.
In the Surf: Getting the Most Out of Bucktails
Adding the snap jigging technique to your bucktailing repertoire adds a whole new dimension to your surf fishing arsenal.
Beach and Bait: Dunk a Chunk for Fall Trophies
Chunking is one of the most effective ways to connect with big stripers and blues in the fall surf.
Top of the Pops: Surface Stripers of November
Whether trolling, jigging or livelining, make sure you have spin gear armed and ready for surface action.
Surf Schedule: November Around the Clock
While Octobers past have generally been best, November has become the new norm for surfcasting success.
In the Surf: Late-Fall Outflows
A consistent spot to score that last good bass or bluefish of the year in the surf.
Striper Surf: The Hunt for Fall Giants
As you gear up for October, bring something big and heavy for when the cows come home.
Fall Adventures: Day-Tripping for Albies
Close out the albie season with a run to the Vineyard or Rhody coast and finish on a high note.
Fall Fun: Albies & More!
The table is set for some exciting fall action on false albacore, striped bass and bluefish in the surf.
Porgies: A Surf Fishing Alternative
Porgies are the perfect answer for filling in the downtime between stripers and bluefish.
Surf How-To: Matching Up to Fall Baitfish
Matching the hatch is often the answer between success and failure, but there are times when thinking out of the box is the way to go.