Another Stain on Social Media
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.
Poppin’ for June Stripers
From bay to surf to just a bit outside, poppers are tops for getting bunker hungry stripers to strike.
North Fork: Mattituck’s Monster Madness
The quality of the sea bass action is enough to draw anglers to this area, but the big sell continues to be the quality and quantity of the fluke fishing.
Trophy Tips: Targeting a Doormat
Scoring a true doormat fluke is the ultimate challenge for any serious fluke angler.
Western Sound: Live Line Magic
The dramatic process of a big striper stalking, taunting, and attacking a live bunker at the surface is worth the price of admission.
Spot On: Not Just for Stripers
Live spot have become a popular bait among inshore anglers. Most are directed at stripers but other species from fluke to tuna find them just as appealing.
More In This Issue
I Wish I Had a Wetsuit, or a Large Coffee
My friend called me about two hours into the Ocean City fishing flea market on April 14; the bite was on, but 95 miles to the north of where I was working.
Matinecock Point
The fall season of 2017 along the western end of Long Island Sound went into the history books as one of the best weakfish runs in recent times.
Sea Hunt Ultra 255 SE CC
The Sea Hunt 255 SE is the new flagship of their growing Ultra fleet and is one of the most comfortable fishing boats in her class.
Steiger Craft 23 DV Miami
Dream Boat contestants have something to look forward to for this season’s event.
Yo-Zuri Hydro Minnow LC
From shallow-water back bays to the crashing surf to offshore pursuits, stickbaits are a staple plug in the arsenal of a wide range of saltwater anglers.