Reading the Beach: Subtleties of the Late Summer Surf
From kings, fluke and croaker now, to monster striper tomorrow, active scouting is underway.
Surf
Poppin’ for June Stripers
From bay to surf to just a bit outside, poppers are tops for getting bunker hungry stripers to strike.
It’s May-hem! The Bluefish Blitzkreig
The tackle-busting action is underway as yellow-eyed demons invade our local estuaries.
Surf Battle at IBSP 2nd Annual High School Cup
The 27th time for surfcasters of all ages, just the second year for high school competitors.
Spring Surf: First Run Blues
As much as surf anglers love catching striped bass, we all look forward to the arrival of big blues in late April or early May.
Spring Stripers: Lower Delaware River Style
Those looking for trophy catch-and-release action might consider looking to the western shore.
Get Schooled With Backwater Bridge Bass
Plenty of stripers in the local bays and rivers in March, which bodes well for the month ahead.
Early Spring Surf: Patience Is the Key as Stripers Head North
Hit the sandy beaches for a little spring run reconnaissance, and don’t forget the bait rigs.
Rig a Fishing Bike
Not just for the Canal, a bicycle offers the mobile fisherman access to spots that are otherwise too far to reach on foot.
New York Surf Fishing Contest Annual Report
The NYSFC contest officer analyzes results of the 2017 installment of this season long inter-club surf contest.
Common Sense Plug Modifications
Here are some simple modifications that can make life easier and safer for you and the fish.
Dockside: It’s Time for Herring
Bundle up, grab some gear and head for one of the many docks and piers that offer a shot at winter herring action.
Blitz Strategies for Wild November Bass!
Consider your blitz strategy now in hopes of another November to remember along the Jersey Shore during the 2017 striper run.
Sand Hassles: A Surfcaster’s View of Replenishment
Shifting sand and soft structure has replaced much of what was once Jetty Country along the North Jersey coast.
In the Surf: When the Going Gets Tough
You may have to work a little harder to find fish but you’ll often find the rewards are greater.
Choppers in the Surf: Big, Bad Blues
An unconventional look at seeking out behemoth bluefish in the surf this fall.