Management Needed for Blowfish
Blowfish, once the bane of inshore anglers intent on catching flounder and fluke appear to be well on their way to a comeback.
Features
Without Science, the Next Cut Is the Deepest
What’s the difference between a “benchmark” and any other fluke assessment? Perhaps another month of fishing!
Migrating Baits Through The Seasons
Understanding the life cycles of common bait species is essential to formulating an eff ective fi shing strategy throughout the season.
Plug Building: The Updated Banana
Modernizing the unique and ingenious wooden bunker plug.
2016 New York Surf Fishing Contest
Data from this past season’s contest reveals some noteworthy trends in the striped bass, bluefish and weakfish fisheries.
Spinning Reels: The Class of 2017
Blending cutting-edge design, space-age components, and the highest quality and craftsmanship available, today’s spinning reels offer exceptional performance and durability.
Travel Log: “Nola” A Sportsman’s Paradise
World class fishing is just part of the mystique that draws so many anglers to New Orleans and its adjacent bayous.
Winter Action: Down in a Hole
Fishing doesn’t stop during the winter for those who walk on water. Knowing where to set your holes is the key to a successful outing.
Boat Sense: Inshore Fishing Boats
The ideal inshore boat will you serve you well from skinny water back bays to near-offshore sharking or deepwater fluking.
Gearing Up for Winter Cod
A handful of veteran skippers share their insight on what you need to make a successful run at winter cod.
More In This Issue
The Linda Wreck
A chunk of bottom that remains a mystery lying 20 miles out of Fire Island Inlet has become known as the Linda wreck (N 40.22.524/W 073.00325) which sits on a clean piece of sandy bottom, situated upright in 135 to 140 feet of water.
Reelin’ in the Fast Lane
Your favorite tackle shops are re-stocking their displays with the latest tackle and if you’re looking to add a new reel to your arsenal this is the prime time to check them out.
Salmon Tartare (Raw)
This time of the year, when the choice of fish we catch is limited to just a couple of species, you might want to consider spending a few bucks at your local fish market on “fresh” salmon.
