NJ Budget Woe
Heading into the July Fourth weekend, the New Jersey 2020 fiscal year budget was approved by Governor Phil Murphy without a government shutdown or sandals scandal at IBSP.
Features
Crunchy Munchies: Sand Crabs for Summer Stripers
One of the most effective tactics to catching surf stripers this summer lies just beneath the sand.
Triggerfish Fiesta: From the Jetties to the Reefs
Tune up for fall blackfish by pulling on a few triggers.
Calculating Success: Planning for Lunch Break Giants
When time is of the essence, planning and plotting becomes essential.
“Strong, Strong” Battling Mahi on the Fly!
Mahi are one of the most exhilarating pelagics to catch using fly fishing gear.
Offshore Tactics: Dragging a Mixed Spread
Until you know what fish find to their liking on any given day, a mixed spread is the best way to find the hot color and size.
Boat Review: Contender 44ST
The new 44ST reminds me of their popular 39ST, but like a supersized version on steroids.
Day Tripping the Edge: Maximizing Your Opportunities
Take advantage of the latest electronic systems to broaden your options when making that long run to and from the Edge.
Bullseye on Bonito: The Mini Pelagics
The Spanish word for beautiful – bonito. In the Northeast, it also means opportunity.
Bangin’ Biscuits: Shift Gears for Sea Bass
As sea bass season enters its later stages, a change of tactics is required to stay on top of the action.
Late Summer Option: Go Deep for Fluke
Focusing your efforts in the ocean during August and September can make that dream of a double digit doormat a reality.
Surf Speed-O’s: Gearing-up for Albies
The end of summer brings a new season and a reward for those of us who have been patiently waiting for the first slice of silver through the waves.
Ballyhoo: Hot Bait for Tuna
They are readily available and with proper rigging techniques are deadly on tuna.
More In This Issue
Delaware Bay Reef
With 18 artificial reef sites deployed and maintained by the State of New Jersey, the Division of Fish and Wildlife decided on taking a calculated chance by constructing a new reef, not offshore like the rest of the Garden State’s artificial reefs, but number 19, the Delaware Bay Reef.
The Hole in One Striper
Over the course of a lifetime of fishing, most fisherman can recall many memorable and even strange fishing experiences that occurred over the years.
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