State Park Permits & Meeting Notes
By the time you are reading this, the deadline for State Park Fishing Permits will be little more than a month away.
Features
Snag & Drop Alternative for Success & Conservation
With another striped bass season close at hand, it’s time to rethink the way we go about targeting this valuable resource.
Spring Surf: Little Neck Bay Cull
Not playing by the book may be the key to culling some bigger stripers while other casters are fixated on catching schoolies.
Tackle Care: Pre-season Checklist
Some basic maintenance and a touch of TLC can have your tackle in tip top shape in time for the upcoming season.
Early Spring: Time to Think Small
As winter transforms to spring, ultralight tackle and small bodies of water become the field of play.
How-to: Plug Storage Rack
This easy, do-it-yourself winter project will provide you with a neat and efficient way to organize all those plugs that you can’t resist adding to your arsenal.
Seakeeper 2.0 Anti-Roll Gyro
It used to be that shipboard gyrostabilizers were the exclusive domain of supersized yachts and sportfishers.
Announcing The Northeast Striped Bass Study
Gray FishTag Research, Navionics and The Fisherman Magazine are developing a satellite tagging study for striped bass with a forward looking objective to pioneer a new level of understanding about striped bass.
Pour Your Own: Making Soft Plastics
From crafting molds to blending unique custom colors, pouring soft plastics is a rewarding way to pass the winter months.
Setting Up an Efficient Surf Belt
This vital piece of equipment provides an added measure of safety and efficiency to the surf game.
Turning Pro: Go for Your Dreams
So you want to be like Mike and make it on the professional bass circuit?
Travel Log: Florida – More Than Just the Keys
Florida is a major destination for Northeast anglers looking to bend a rod on a host of inshore and offshore species from March through May.
Spoons or Mojos? The “Big Game” Striper Combo
When it comes to their action, mojos are more forgiving than spoons and will catch bass at a wider range of speeds than the spoons.
Lip Service: Making Plugs Work for You
Here’s how you can modify plastic-lipped swimming plugs to bring your success in the surf to another level.
How-to: Powder Paint Your Own Jigs
Here’s an economical way to build a good inventory of custom finished jig heads.
Striped Bass Assessment Update
The latest stock assessment states that the stock is in a state of decline and it will continue to decline unless something is done to reverse that trend.
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Ode to a Doormat
Luck notwithstanding, the facts surrounding the catch of my Dream Boat doormat did include a modicum of expertise plus the right response to the situation.