There I Was
I’ll turn 51 this month. To some I may still be just a spring chicken. For others of the Millennial and up and coming “Centennials” (also known as Generation Z) I’m probably more like an old buzzard.
Fishing Reports By Area
Features
Ocean Fluke: Reef Versus Wreck
As summer fluking turns to deeper waters, keep a structured perspective on success.
Summer Smallmouth: Adapting on the “Big D”
Don’t let high and murky water get in the way of a summer smallmouth trip on the Delaware.
Midshore Mayhem: A Bluefin Blow Out
Improved regulations for 2018 are a good sign for summer success.
Surf Strategy: Walk It or Work It
Go light in the daytime summer surf, and prospect a little bit in advance of the fall run.
Prime Time: When the Tide Slacks
Change is what triggers any uptick in striper fishing.
The Slow Pitch: Fishing Center-Weighted Jigs
Slow pitch jigging is very much like Butterfly jigging. A complete system of rod, reel, line and jig, and you need all of those components to do it properly.
Bluewater Speedsters: Target a Wahoo
It might come as a surprise to some anglers but wahoo are a species that can and should be targeted here in the Northeast.
Doormat Shoals: A Nantucket “Fluke Slay” Ride
Year after year, more Northeast and Mid-Atlantic anglers are taking the ride to trophy town in quest of high quality fluking.
Sea Bass: A Rising Star
There is no reason to gear up with heavy gear to crank up doubleheaders for the freezer when you can still fill your limit and have a lot more fun doing it with light tackle.
Boat Sense: Led Lighting Upgrade
Once considered an expensive novelty less than five years ago, LED (light emitting diode) lighting is the new normal.
Pro Tips: Dream Boat Mahi
A hardcore mahi fan shares some tips that could help land you high up on the Dream Boat leaderboard this season.
In This Issue:
Features
- Ocean Fluke: Reef Versus Wreck
- Summer Smallmouth: Adapting on the “Big D”
- Midshore Mayhem: A Bluefin Blow Out
- Surf Strategy: Walk It or Work It
- Prime Time: When the Tide Slacks
- The Slow Pitch: Fishing Center-Weighted Jigs
- Bluewater Speedsters: Target a Wahoo
- Doormat Shoals: A Nantucket “Fluke Slay” Ride
- Sea Bass: A Rising Star
- Boat Sense: Led Lighting Upgrade
- Pro Tips: Dream Boat Mahi
More In This Issue
More In This Issue
Tabletop
There are always a few spots that fall by the wayside as the years pass on, and one of them is the Tabletop.
Yamaha 425 XTO
It’s no secret that outboard-powered fishing boats are reaching new benchmarks, with some 60+ footers out there in the marketplace.
Fluke Parmesan
Adding a little Italian flare to your fluke fillets is certain to have your guests coming back for more.
A Hawg to Remember
Fishing for largemouth bass is a lifelong passion of mine, and I’m always looking for that one special fish.