Digitus Medius
The official announcement of seasonal regulations seems to come later and later each year.
Features
Spring Pursuit: May Days Stripers
After a banner start to the April action, the best bite of the spring is still to come at the Jersey Shore.
Early Fluking: Back Bay Tactics
When the opening bell finally rings, hungry fluke should already be there to greet you.
Baking Biscuits: Jigging Up Humpback Sea Bass
New Jersey, New York and Delaware anglers are finally back in black sea bass this month.
South Jersey Surf: Late Spring Stripers
Time spent fishing the Cape May County surf this month is time well-spent.
Fish & Win: 2019 Black Drum Battle
When dogwoods bloom, the drum will boom, and so will your wallet if you play your hand right.
Jurassic Park: The Hunt for Jersey Bowfin
A native New Jersey species, overlooked by time and anglers for close to 250 million years.
Offshore Battle: Heavyweights Vs. Lightweights
The pros and cons of the classic 30W/50w stand-up gear and smaller, lighter 16 size reels—let the mid-shore tuna battle begin!
Summer Kickoff: Skinny Water Fluke Tactics
While the calendar says summer won’t officially arrive until June 21, fluke anglers will tell you the hottest time of the year has arrived.
Last Stand? Winter Flounder Stronghold
Boston Harbor and Quincy Bay remain host to a strong fishery while other locations on the coast flounder in mediocracy.
Offshore How-to: Adjustable GoPro Trolling Housing
Here’s a great way to study how offshore gamefish like tuna react to your trolling spread, and to get some exciting underwater footage.
Boat Sense: Bottom Line on Bottom Paint
Just because you can see the paint, don’t assume that it is working up to speed.
Bottom Fishing: Getting Down With Light Tackle
Fishing light tackle for bottom species like blackfish, sea bass, fluke and porgies is no longer a fad and it’s time you get with the program.
Sand Fleas and Stripers: Key to the Summer Surf
Fishing light tackle for bottom species like blackfish, sea bass, fluke and porgies is no longer a fad and it’s time you get with the program.
Striper Goals: Committing to Cows
Now is the time to hit the surf for a shot at that new “personal best” striped bass!
Bait or Plug: Benefits of Artificials Over Natural Baits
Now is the time to hit the surf for a shot at that new “personal best” striped bass!
More In This Issue
Old Bare Shoal
Old Bare Shoal (38 56.843N / 75 13.703W) lies between the Green Can (38 57.004N / 75 15.008W) and Reef Site 5 (38 54.005N / 75 11.008W) on the Delaware side of the bay, rising from 48 feet in the Anchorage to 3 feet at the top before dropping back to 23 feet in the Broadkill Slough (38 54.933N / 75 13.043W).
A Montauk Sleigh Ride
September 29, 1969 dawned grey and overcast over Montauk Point with a light southeast breeze.
Seaguar Gold Label 100% Fluorocarbon Leader
Back in the “good old days,” saltwater gamefish did not seem to be as leader shy as they are today, especially with the down cycles and added pressures on our coastal fisheries.