Big Changes & Small Change
It’s been a rather rocky start to the New Year for the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW).
Features
Offshore Pork Choppin’
While cod and blackfish still take center stage, it’s hard to ignore those dinner-plate sized bait stealers filling some rail-hugger coolers.
7 Sensible Surf Suggestions
A few simple surfcasting tasks for the month of February to get you ready for the spring arrival of bass and blues.
Get the Most Out of Show Season
You devise a tactical approach to fishing; why not think strategy when it comes to the fishing shows?
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!
Plug Building: The Updated Banana
Modernizing the unique and ingenious wooden bunker plug.
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
Collins Cove
Rolling the dice on ice is chancy for sure when contemplating hardwater ventures in South Jersey; doubly so if said swim is influenced by the lunar-driven rise and fall of the tidewaters below the Trenton-to-Point Pleasant demarcation.
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.
