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I usually try to theme my September Editor’s Log on a subject which is surf fishing related, but this month something more personal takes priority.
Features
The Plugger’s Lure Bag
A look at must-have surf plugs with tips on how and where to fish them for maximum success.
In the Surf: Getting the Most Out of Bucktails
Adding the snap jigging technique to your bucktailing repertoire adds a whole new dimension to your surf fishing arsenal.
Beach and Bait: Dunk a Chunk for Fall Trophies
Chunking is one of the most effective ways to connect with big stripers and blues in the fall surf.
Adding Functional Luxury to Your Boat
These upgrades have “reel” value helping captains catch more fish, run vessels safely or efficiently, and adding to crew comfort.
Back to Sea Bass: Class Is in Session
It may require work finding open seasons, but it’s all play – big play – once you do.
Urban Fishing: New Haven Harbor Round-up
Multiple access points and family fun make New Haven Harbor an ideal surf fishing spot.
Speedy Gamefish: Targeting Both Albies and Bonito
These two species can drive both boat and surf fishermen mad with feverish pursuit.
The Perfect Storm, Solution
The confines of the Cape Cod Canal offer shelter from the storm, here’s how to make it work for you this fall.
Counting Sea Bass by Hook & Line
Could a Rutgers University sea bass study hold the key to improved reef fish assessments throughout the country?
Targeting Eddies: Think Outside the Rip
While many anglers concentrate their efforts on the main rip line itself, they overlook productive nearby water.
In This Issue:
Features
- The Plugger’s Lure Bag
- In the Surf: Getting the Most Out of Bucktails
- Beach and Bait: Dunk a Chunk for Fall Trophies
- Adding Functional Luxury to Your Boat
- Back to Sea Bass: Class Is in Session
- Urban Fishing: New Haven Harbor Round-up
- Speedy Gamefish: Targeting Both Albies and Bonito
- The Perfect Storm, Solution
- Counting Sea Bass by Hook & Line
- Targeting Eddies: Think Outside the Rip
Fishing Reports By Area
More In This Issue
Long Sand Shoal, CT
It doesn’t require much imagination to guess how Long Sand Shoal earned its descriptive name. Stretching 6 miles from its east-end bell to its west-end gong, Long Sand Shoal spans the towns of Old Saybrook and Westbrook, Connecticut, and its midpoint rests 1-1/2 miles south of Cornfield Point.
The Captree Bridge Curse
I can think of a few reasons why maybe I should avoid bridges whenever possible, and in particular the Captree Bridge that spans Long Island’s Great South Bay.
Homer Rhode Loop Knot
This is a simple and exceptionally strong knot when used with monofilament and fluorocarbon leaders from 20- to 80-pound test.
Fuji’s Corrosion Control Frames & Fazlite Rings
Fuji’s new Corrosion Control (CC) process is a breakthrough in guide performance that provides seven times the corrosion resistance of standard stainless steel.
Whole Sea Bass
There is lots to love about sea bass.
