Ordinance Bans Walking or Climbing on Jetties
T here surely must be some longtime west end jetty jockeys turning in their graves about now with the recent announcement that the Long Beach City Council has unanimously passed an ordinance prohibiting anyone at any time from walking or climbing on Long Beach jetties.
Features
Yak Attack: The Dawn Patrol
Take advantage of the ease of kayak fishing before work to capitalize on your next potential trophy fish.
Long Island Sound: Lighten Up on Porgies
Aside from the fish catching advantages of using light tackle, it makes catching porgies a whole lot of fun.
Star Island / Hudson Anglers: Shark Tourney Roundup
Shark fishing heated up just in time to ensure success for two of the Island’s most popular shark tournaments.
Fluke Tactics: To Hold or Deadstick
If you’re one of those anglers who swear by deadsticking, there are a lot of reasons why you might want to reconsider your technique.
Mahi Madness: Light Tackle Dolphin
Dolphin, dorado, or mahimahi, whatever name you prefer, they are exciting to catch and delicious on the table.
Boat Sense: Maximizing Range, Speed and Fishing Time
Knowing your boat’s optimum fuel economy and its realistic range are the secrets to knowing how far you can travel and how much fishing time you will get.
Offshore Savvy: Yellowfin Trolling Tactics
A successful day on the offshore grounds requires more than just a thorough knowledge of water temperature, clarity and the location of baitfish, but it is a good place to start.
New Horizon: Stand-up Paddle Board Fishing
Its benefits are many and drawbacks few, according to those who angle from these unique platforms.
Forage Factor: The Eclectic Striped Bass Diet
Improve your own predatory insight and fish hunting skills through scientific analysis of striped bass forage.
Five Fluke Hacks: Top Tips For Summer Success
Finding keepers under today’s regulations requires anglers broaden their efforts in order to improve catch rates.
More In This Issue
The Bridges & “Kamikaze Bob”
More than 30 years ago, maybe more, I regularly fished the nine bridges that wound over the marshes and channels north of Jones Beach on Long Island.
Hortons Point
Frequently referred to as the “Land of the Giants” for the big fluke taken here during the spring and summer, there are many more opportunities here that are overlooked by those just targeting fluke.
Here Comes Daisy
There’s no debating the effectiveness of daisy chains on the offshore grounds.
Whole Fried Porgy
Here’s a pan fried treat that will have you and your guests clamoring for more of these saltwater panfish.