An inside look into the day to day activities of an Environmental Conservation Police Officer.

Gray triggerfish have become a targeted species for many anglers in the Northeast due to a dramatic increase in their numbers.

Local wrecks and reefs provide the perfect habitat for big fluke during the summer months.

Finding the best spots around structure, working out currents, wind direction and speed, and making short drifts are all part of precision fluking.

Landmark Northeast Striped Bass Study by Gray FishTag Research, Navionics & The Fisherman kicks off.

The Steiger Craft 23 DV (deep vee) Miami is one of the most versatile fishing and family boats in this Bellport, Long Island builder’s fleet.

Getting your crew involved in as many aspects of fishing as possible will enhance the team experience and the overall feeling of success for everyone.

Proper care will help catch you more fluke and save a couple bucks in the process.

When it comes to bringing a few steaks home, size does matter!

There is nothing quite as tempting a fresh cut bait, however that is not always available.

In essence what American anglers are doing is conserving our resource so that other countries can catch more of them.

While diamond jigs are great for picking bull sea bass from deep water, go with bait to take home an easy limit of keepers.

“Scientific evidence and what fishermen in our states are seeing on the water tell us that bold action to protect striped bass is long overdue.”

A little commotion goes a long way in achieving big game success.

With a large portion of striped bass “harvest” attributed to dead discards, steps can be taken to lessen your impact without impeding success.