Stay Safe on the Ice!
Ice is never 100 percent safe. You can’t judge the strength of ice just by its appearance, age, thickness or the temperature.
Features
The Trolling Motor Advantage
Not just for freshwater bassmen and southern flats boats, the trolling motor is fast-becoming a valuable tool of Northeast anglers in the know.
Nat’s Needle
Kicking back to a needlefish plug designed by legendary Long Island surfcaster Nat Piazza.
Marine Electronics Roundup
With fierce competition bringing prices down and overall functionality up to new levels, there has never been a better time to shop for new electronics.
Striped Bass: History and Life Cycle
A revealing look at the life cycle and history of arguably the most popular sportfish on the East Coast.
The 2017 ICCAT Meeting
A recap of the 2017 International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas meeting and how it affects Northeast anglers.
Perlon — The Perfect Leader Material?
You’ve heard of mono and fluorocarbon, but here’s what you don’t know about the other nylon line.
Saltwater License Update: Where’s My Money Going?
A look at how saltwater fishing licenses benefit all recreational anglers in New England and where the funds generated are dispersed.
Reel-Modding: Resurrecting the Jigmaster
Breathe new life into an old-school classic conventional workhorse of a reel.
More In This Issue
When Life Gives You Lemons
The world is full of fascinating people. One of the most remarkable people I have ever met while fishing would have to be Tony.
Stir Fried Fish
In the Orient it is called stir frying. Western Civilization seems content with the term sautéing, but in either case, it is a quick and efficient method to cook fish.