North & South
On April 5, the New Jersey Marine Fisheries Council (Council) unanimously approved summer flounder regulations for 2018 with a May 25 to September 22 season, three fish bag and 18-inch size limit.
Features
Jersey Muskies: Moon Phases and Electronic Sounds
If battling trophy musky has been on your bucket list, you won’t have to travel far this year to scratch out a trophy.
Nighttime Stripers: Live Eeling Done Right
Few techniques are more effective on big stripers than drifting a live eel over fish-holding structure in the dark of night.
2018 Fishing Kayak Buyer’s Guide
A look at more than a dozen of the latest and greatest fishing kayaks on the market today.
Bucktailing for Fluke: Understanding Color
Pay a visit to any tackle shop and the range of colors on the bucktail rack is likely to rival that of the cosmetics counter at Macys.
It’s May-hem! The Bluefish Blitzkreig
The tackle-busting action is underway as yellow-eyed demons invade our local estuaries.
Tails of Success: The Return of Delaware River Shad
Known by some as the fish of our founding fathers, shad has made a revolutionary return.
Surf Battle at IBSP 2nd Annual High School Cup
The 27th time for surfcasters of all ages, just the second year for high school competitors.
Early Season Fluke: Spring Rigging & Hotspots
Delaware action is underway, and Jersey bay and river anglers begin fluking on May 25.
Opening Options: Start With Sea Bass
A member of the grouper family, black sea bass have become an extremely popular inshore spring target species.
More In This Issue
Axel Carlson Reef
Tied with Atlantic City Reef for size at 4 square miles, and one of the two oldest of the artificial bottom layouts, Axel Carlson Reef is second only to the Cape May Reef (4.5 square miles) for size.
The Ones That Leave You Wondering
Tales of the one that got away are rampant in fishing circles. Fish long enough and you’re going to lose one.
St. Croix Legend Tournament Inshore
If you’re in the market for a hot new American-made rod this season you might want to check out the award-winning St. Croix Legend Tournament Inshore (LTI) Series for saltwater spinning and casting.
Daiwa Saltiga Bay Jigging Reel
Light tackle spinning reels are all the rage with saltwater fishermen.
Flounder Quiche
Flounder bag limits may not be much these days, but you won’t need a lot of meat to make this tasty and satisfying dish.
