Fight to the Death
A “quiet guy,” is how Ron Ziolkowski at Julian’s Bait and Tackle in Atlantic Highlands described Pennsylvania surfcaster John Callahan, a guy who regularly makes the hour-plus drive to the Jersey Shore to fish, mostly by himself.
Features
Northeast Region: Early Season Offshore Forecast
The large warm core eddy south of Block Canyon and east of Hudson Canyon is already providing some favorable offshore conditions for sharks and tuna.
Sea Robin Salad: Weigh ‘em & Eat ‘em
A simple recipe that will make you glad that you brought a few birds home for the cleaning table.
Troll for Fluke: A Recipe for Summer Success
When wind and tide conspire to sabotage your fluke catching efforts, trolling can help make things right.
Boat Sense: Fuel System Maintenance Tips
Experience a glitch in your engine’s fuel supply system and you are going to have a very bad day.
The Proper Packout: Choose Wisely
Some sound advice on selecting the proper gear for your next kayak fishing trip.
The Night Shift: Big Plugs for Bigger Stripers
Sometimes you have to “go big” or “go home” when it comes to plugging the surf at night for large striped bass.
Shark Science: Increase Your Tournament Odds
Here are some ways to help improve your crew’s chances at hooking up with that tournament winning shark.
Jigging Stripers: Montauk’s Other Migrationz
The June run of stripers often matches the intensity of the Point’s heralded fall run.
Scup Secrets: Pro Porgy Pointers
Here’s how the experts get hot action on big, early-season porgies in Long Island Sound.
Wonderous Watershed: The Merrimack River
From the river mouth to the Great Stone Dam, the lower Merrimack River offers exceptional spring fishing.
Get Framed: Trolling ‘Sand Eels’
Arguably one of the most effective rigs ever created, the sand eel umbrella rig works on a variety of Northeast gamefish.