Editor’s Log: For-Hires Sailing Again
It had been a long and frustrating wait for open and charter boats, and most tackle shops, to get the okay to begin conducting business again.
Features
Fishing With Grandpa
I have always loved fishing, but now I love it even more. It was our second year living in Brigantine and our first in the Elks Club Striper Tournament celebrating veterans. This
Furuno NavNet TZtouch3
I had a chance to sit down with the Furuno USA engineering team for an intense instructional course on their new NavNet TZtouch3 at this year’s Miami Boat Show and was totally blown away by these easy-to-use multi-function displays.
Making Bait – Mackerel Trees
As anglers lay awake the night before a big trip, a mental checklist goes through their minds.
A New Spin on Tuna Tangling
Technology has shifted the paradigm for big game spinning tackle dramatically in favor of the angler.
Blue Water: Planning Your Attack
Getting the crew involved in decision making and planning will allow everyone to enjoy and appreciate the planning that goes into a suc- cessful trip.
Artificials for Fluke
Fluke fishing may not be as simple as it once was, but it can sure be a lot more fun, and more productive to boot.
Ebb & Flood: Fish the Tide
There are times and places where committing to the full tide is the key to success in the surf.
News Briefs
More In This Issue
Surf Fishing: No Truck – No Problem
Here’s some advice on how to overcome the limitations on surfcasters who don’t rely on four-wheel-drive for access.
Spoon Bass: A History of Striper Success
From stop signs to going all in on trophy stripers.
Lake Ronkonkoma: Long Island’s Big Pond
Whether you like to walk, boat or kayak, opportunities abound on the Island’s largest body of freshwater.
North Fork Sea Bass: Head to Mattituck
The waters off Long Island’s North Fork are prime habitat for big and feisty sea biscuits.
Smithtown Bay: Hit the Slopes for Fluke
Eventually our efforts lead to a distribution pattern of slopes, currents, and bait balls that allowed us to enjoy some good trips.