Playing the Slots
When the subject of fish management comes up, whether the species being discussed is striped bass, fluke or whatever the flavor of the day is, many often turn to the concept of a slot limit as a way to help rebuild the species.
Features
Bass Trolling: Light Wire
Go light and bring the sport back into wire line trolling without sacrificing its effectiveness.
Sharpie Secrets: Jig a Pencil
Make that heavily-weighted pencil popper work throughout the water column.
Cape Ann Slam: Bass, Blues and Bluefin
From boat and by shore, Cape Ann offers a shot at this trio of fall favorites.
Fall Fun: Albies & More!
The table is set for some exciting fall action on false albacore, striped bass and bluefish in the surf.
Surf How-To: Matching Up to Fall Baitfish
Matching the hatch is often the answer between success and failure, but there are times when thinking out of the box is the way to go.
Crankbait Porgies: Downsizing For Jumbos
I was very surprised to see that these small plugs appeared to work as well, if not better than bait.
A Steelheading Option: Lake Erie’s Tributaries
Lake Erie’s tributaries offer steelheading as good as anywhere in the region, minus the crowds.
Offshore Strategies: Transitioning Into Fall
The weather part of the equation plays a larger role in determining when and where you fish offshore.
Sleeper Spots: Fish a Micro Inlet
Score big while fishing from a small spot this fall.
Fine Tuning Your Surf Fishing Skills
Fine tuning your presentation can make a world of difference in the surf fishing game.