Time & Tides March On
Just out of college and living alone in a one-room shack on LBI, it finally struck me just how tediously long February could feel (strange given the fewest actual days of any other month in the year).
Features
Asbury Park’s “Plug Show”
A sit down with Joe Pallotto in advance of the Asbury Park Fishing Club’s 25th annual fishing fl ea market on March 12.
Late Winter Walleye
Easily the best tasting freshwater fi sh you’ll fi nd, walleye action heats up this month along the Delaware River.
Winter Flounder, A Shore Thing
A walk down memory lane to the piers and bulkheads, where we’re reminded that the winter flounder is very much about tradition.
The Fluke Fight Turns Ugly
While New Jersey’s Marine Fisheries Council meets on March 2 to discuss fluke limits, the governor is vowing to fight on.
Hail the Tides of March!
March comes roaring in like a lineside with the opening of New Jersey’s back bay season. A look at how and where to target the fi rst stripers of 2017.
The Miracle of Shad
March is a good time to break out the light tackle outfit or fly gear for the return of a revolutionary classic.
Lake Ontario: Spring Salmon & Trout Explosion
The Lake Ontario region offers some excellent angling opportunities for coastal anglers waiting out the arrival of their favorite saltwater species.
Cold Weather Fishing: Outfitting for Life & Limb
Cold weather fi shing can be detrimental to your health. Here’s a three-pronged approach to avoiding hypothermia
Plug Building 2017 Part 3: The Soco Chief
The SoCo Chief is considered by many vintage plug collectors to be the Holy Grail.
Troll More Stripers: Build a Bigger Spread
“New school” trolling techniques have broadened the options for striped bass anglers.
Offshore Jigging: Heavy Metal Tuna
Jigging for tuna has become the go-to approach for many anglers intent on doing battle with these hard fi ghting pelagics.
More In This Issue
Smart Striper
For years I've been fishing Staten Island and one of my favorite spots is a place we called Carmen’s Restaurant.
Ling Pie
One of the few saltwater species available to Northeast anglers during the winter is the ling, aka red hake.