Best Bluefishing Tips from the Pros
Get expert advice on fishing for bluefish from The Fisherman magazine Editorial team. Learn how to target bluefish, and what…
Videos
THE FISHERMAN’S HOW-TO SERIES: TIE THE POWER SNELL
The power snell is a top choice for connecting a circle hook to your leader as it both takes advantage of the physics behind a circle hook as well as produces near 100% knot strength when tied correctly.
MISSION MONTAUK TAG DEPLOYMENT VIDEO
The Northeast Striped Bass Study team heads east to Montauk, NY with Capt. Savio Mizzi for the July Fourth holiday…
TSUNAMI SHIELD REEL, CARBON SHIELD II RODS & EVICT REEL
In this video, Captain John Paduano of Premium Charters employs his deadly snap-jigging technique on spring striped bass in the…
THE NORTHEAST STRIPED BASS STUDY
Join The Fisherman, Navionics and Gray FishTag Research as we fish the Big Apple for striped bass while kicking off the landmark Northeast Striped Bass Study using a pair of satellite tags to place in two post-spawn Hudson stripers to track their every move over a five-month period.
CRUSH BARBS FOR EASY RELEASE, EXTRA SAFETY
Crushing the barbs on your hooks makes it easier to free them from the jaws of bass and blues. It might also help you avoid a trip to the hospital should you get stuck. The Fisherman’s Fred Golofaro tackles the task.
SURFCASTER’S OBSESSION
Hit the beach with a pair of dedicated Long Island surfcasters to understand more about what goes on in the mind of the surf obsessed.
SPRING BOAT PREP
If you haven’t pulled back the wrap yet, what are you waiting for? Get that boat prepped and ready to splash with The Fisherman Magazine, before the spring run passes you buy!
HOW TO: SIMPLE SEA ROBIN FILLET
With its mild taste, abundance in local waters and eager willingness to take a baited hook, the sea robin could be the perfect inshore target species. Here is a simple way to prepare them for the table!
HOW MUCH & HOW LONG THE TROLLING MOTOR INSTALL
If you’ve considered installing a Minn Kota trolling motor on your present boat, you may find this 25-minute video segment helpful – from parts review, to onboard survey, and ultimately the final installation and pricing.
GIANT FLUKE
Get a first look at the brand new saltwater Gulp colors for 2019 as they are put to good use on fluke up to 14-plus pounds off the coast of Cape Cod.
PRO FISHING TIPS: BACK BAY STRIPED BASS
Join “Hawaiian Dan” for a few of his expert tips on targeting back bay striped bass in this exclusive Fisherman video presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods.
BUCKTAILING ESSENTIALS #1 – DOES COLOR MATTER?
Does color matter? Join The Fisherman crew aboard the party boat Celtic Quest on Long Island Sound with our friends at Spro, Gamakatsu and Fat Cow Fishing as we put that question to the test.
BUCKTAILING ESSENTIALS #2 – TIDE & DRIFT
Knowing what tide to fish for fluke can make all the difference. Get expert insight from a panel of editors and contributors from The Fisherman and Capt. Desi O’Sullivan of the Long Island party boat Celtic Quest.
BUCKTAILING ESSENTIALS #3 – SNAP JIGGING
"Snap jigging" is a great way to trigger strikes when fish aren’t in true feeding mode, and it’s especially effective on striped bass but works equally well on fluke, sea bass, weakfish and other inshore species.
FISHING LAKE ONTARIO, LAKE ERIE, NIAGARA RIVER AND THE TRIBUTARIES
An easy ride for anglers in the Northeast, the Niagara River area of upstate New York offers a wide variety of angling opportunities.
