The Striped Bass Dilemma
With the fall season upon us, striped bass are on the minds of many anglers, and invariably the topic of striped bass management rears its head on beaches, docks and social media.
Features
Maximizing Mojos: The Ultimate Equalizer
Simple yet effective, it’s a wonder why every striper angler hasn’t made the mojo leap.
Match the Catch: Adapt for Pigs on Jigs
When tautog sharpies around you start catching, it’s time to break out the jigs.
Advanced Techniques: Reverse ‘Surfcasting’
Take the concept of reverse surfcasting to the next level with the aid of electronics and trolling motors.
Best Bets for Fall Stripers
Fisherman editors project where you are likely to find the best striper action this fall.
Fall Bonanza: Focus on Sea Bass
The fall fishery for black sea bass can be totally out of control if you hit the right wreck during the pre-winter migration.
Eastern Sound: Point the Way for Stripers
The eastern reaches of Long Island Sound are prime turf for structure loving stripers.
Shallow Water Tautog: Culling Out Keepers
Their hard-fighting and delicious qualities have made them one of the Northeast’s most popular inshore species.
Fall Blackfish: Try a Little Finesse
Whether you fish the North or South Shore, light tackle can play big on blackfish under the right conditions.
Offshore: Fall on the Chunk
A veteran blue water skipper shares some insights that are sure to improve your fall chunking game.
South Shore: Ca$hing in on Fall Stripers
Recognizing what bass are feeding on is the key to matching the hatch.
More In This Issue
The Ultimate Mate
If I could only pick one person to be my mate it would be my wife.
Rockaway Reef
The Rockaway Artificial Reef turns an impressive 44 years old this year and holds the title of being the first artificial reef in New York State waters.
Lowrance Elite TI Series
The Lowrance Elite Ti family of touchscreen combo fishfinders and chartplotters is one of their most popular and affordable product lines, and for good reason.
Lemon Herb Baked Striped Bass
With the fall striped bass run upon us, here’s a recipe that will turn those bass fillets into a dish that you and all of your guests will really appreciate.