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All About Trolling Motor Batteries: Power Your Ride
From lead acid to lithium, we break down the marine batteries that keep trolling motors running all day.
Telemetry Tagging: In The Name Of Striper Science
Early results from a coastwide acoustic tagging study on striped bass.
Raritan Bay Stripers: The Spring Migration Begins
Is this the new spring “Mecca” for the striped bass afflicted?
The Allure Of Trophy Stripers: And The Mindsets That Chase Them
What are you willing to give up in the quest for a 50?
Tog Tips: For Spring Success
Pro advice for starting your spring season off with a tog!
Chase The Season: The 2026 Dream Boat Fishing Challenge
Seven species, 70 leaderboard spots, and one Steiger Craft grand prize—the 2026 Dream Boat Fishing Challenge gets underway May 1st.
Fifteen Miles, Fourteen Feet
A seasoned waterman explains how preparation, safety, and smart rigging make running a 14-foot Livingston offshore a calculated decision rather than reckless adventure.
Sight Casting To Carp: A New Game
An inside look at carp biology, behavior, and the techniques needed to sight fish for them successfully.
Light Tackle Awakening: Early Spring Stripers In The Back Bays
Scale down your tackle and target back-bay stripers as Long Island’s early spring bite begins.
Smithtown Bay Fluking: The Short-Drift Strategy
Dial in Smithtown Bay fluke with a simple formula—stay on the bait, make short drifts and fish light tackle for more hookups.


