ASA – Changing of the Guard
Just about every U.S. industry has its own “trade” group; for recreational fishing businesses, we have the American Sportfishing Association (ASA), of which The Fisherman Magazine is a member, as are nearly all of the national tackle manufacturers whose products our readers use every day.
Features
Getting Crabby: Baiting for Tog
The difference between scoring a limit of bulldog white chins versus a pail of borderline keepers comes down to how well you present these crusty crustaceans.
Winterizing Tips
Doing a thorough winterization on your fishing machine will help insure a smooth start-up come springtime.
Late Season Hotspot: Fall Blitz Fishing at IBSP
As the fall migration works its way south, surfcasters from up and down the Striper Coast descend on this fishy stretch of the Jersey shore.
Late Season Tuna: Bluefins for the Holidays
Find the right weather window and you could be tangling with bluefins well into the holiday season.
Striped Bass How-to: Trolling the Deep Divers
If trolling stripers is on your fall itinerary, you’d be foolish not to take advantage of this highly effective technique.
Fishing Rhody’s Rocks
The Ocean State offers more than 380 miles of coastline; here’s how to approach it in search of striped bass.
Kayak Tog Tactics
A kayak provides the perfect vessel from which to target shallow-water blackfish in the fall.
Pollock Slam!
Travel north to experience a groundfish blitz in the Gulf of Maine this fall.
Fall Togging
From the days of heavy, tarred handlines to the jigs preferred by many today, the blackfish remains a fall staple throughout New England.
Bigger Biscuits: Diamonds for Sea Bass
Turn to diamond jigs and teasers to target humpback sea bass this fall.
More In This Issue
Browns Reef, Long Island Sound
Browns Reef, as it’s referred to by Branford bottom fishing regulars, is actually a cluster of individual structures, each with its own name and navigational aid, but often collectively known as “Browns.”
Blackfish in Hot Peanut Sauce
Here’s a unique twist to blackfish that will really appeal to those who like a little kick to their sea food. This recipe serves four to six.
Juice It Up!
Scents are a product that I firmly believe in, especially when employing the liquid on artificial lures for fluke and sea bass.
