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.
Inside and Out: Fire Island Stripers
Inside the bay or outside the inlets, this area is ripe with opportunities to score fall run stripers.
Montauk and South Shore Classics Wrap-up
Here’s a look at how things played out in this year’s round of surf fishing classics.
Yak Fishing: Cold Weather Kayaking
Kayaking is a great way to get in on some late season action as long as you are prepared to deal with cold water emergencies.
Fall Mixed Bag: Wrecks, Reefs & Rockpiles
Here are some helpful hints on how to cash in on some excellent late-season, mixed bag action.
Bigger Biscuits: Diamonds for Sea Bass
Turn to diamond jigs and teasers to target humpback sea bass this fall.
More In This Issue
The Breach: the New Old Inlet
When hurricanes and superstorms such as Superstorm Sandy wreak havoc along the coast of the Northeast, the result is more often than not, devastating.
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.