Editor’s Log: New Striped Bass Regulations
Striped bass fishing started off on a high note this year with very good holdover/tidal river fishing in the late winter and early spring transitioning into solid action along the oceanfront by the end of April.
Features
Catching & Covid: Seeking Open Water
Find an escape and stay socially-distanced while still wetting a line this summer.
Sea Bass & More: Diamonds in the Rough
From top to bottom, small naked diamond jigs are one of the most productive and versatile lures available.
Packing a Bag: Summer Surf Sense
A look at what to pack in your surf bag as we transition out of spring, and striped bass settle into summer patterns.
Summer Doormats: Block-Buster Fluke
Pros share their tips for catching Block Island’s big summer flounder.
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.