We Are Being Watched!
In my January Editor’s Log I discussed a proposal in Massachusetts to ban commercial fishing for striped bass.
Features
Schoolie Time: Scale Down for Stripers
Several strong up and coming year classes provide hope for the future and lots of fun for those who downsize their tackle.
Heavy Thoughts: Dissecting the Jig Head
A look at some jig head shapes and how to make them work for you.
The Truth About Barometric Pressure
Just how much of an effect does a falling or rising barometer have on your fishing? The answer may surprise you.
Plug Building: The Big Weasel
Because of their scarcity, swimming an original is completely out of the question.
Susquehanna Flats: Big Stripers for Little Trip
This perennial upper Chesapeake hotspot has been drawing “catch & release” trophy hunters for decades.
The Benefits of Logging
Keep those fishing memories alive and your results improving by starting a fishing log in 2018!
Last Year’s Striper Musings With Fifties
Striper management is in the midst of evolution, and tabulating the annual catch is rife with difficulty.
Late-Winter Holdovers
Head to your local tidal river for a shot at some striped bass action right now.
Rig a Fishing Bike
Not just for the Canal, a bicycle offers the mobile fisherman access to spots that are otherwise too far to reach on foot.
Ice-Out Tactics for Bass and Crappie
Piecing together the right variables is the key in springtime success on these popular freshwater species.
More In This Issue
The Waquoit Jetty, Mashpee, MA
Located on Cape Cod in the town of Mashpee, the Waquoit jetty juts southward into the blue waters of Nantucket Sound.
Wacky, but True
This triple hookup on blue marlin required the skipper to stretch the limits of sanity.
Broiled Codfish Steaks
Now is the time to feast on fresh cod steaks for anglers in the Northeast, and this simple recipe complements the flaky, white meat that these fish are known for.
