Features
The Bridges: From Fire Island To Shinnecock
A tour of seven South Shore bridges offering surfcasters consistent shots at stripers, blues, fluke and more from Fire Island to Shinnecock.
Streamlining Albies
It’s false albacore time—that time of crazed anglers, fast, mysterious fish and long, exciting, reel-screaming runs.
Autumn Time Fluke: Last Call At The Reefs
Late-season tactics for targeting trophy fluke around Long Island’s South Shore artificial reefs.
An Angler’s Walk-About
A tide-driven walk along the shoreline reveals how current, structure, timing and careful observation can unlock some of the surf’s most productive fishing windows.
Expanding Options: Four Ways To Fall Bass
From daytime jigging and trolling to drifting clams and live eels after dark, here’s how to stay on Long Island’s migrating stripers as the fall run gets underway.
Built For Speed: A Custom Surf Rod For False Albacore
Building a light, fast and highly “castable” surf rod specifically for albies.
“Run” Rigged: For Tuna Trolling & Gunning
Trolling - run & gun style - to adapt to whatever the tuna Gods throw your way.
9 Fly-Fishing Tips: For The Hardcore Surfcaster
See the surf through the eyes of a flyrodder.
Surf Strategy: Stripers At Your Feet
When fall stripers get tight, surfcasters need to loosen up and adapt!
Blowin’ In The Wind: Using Gusts For Greatness
Improve surf success by understanding how wind drives fish behavior.
More In This Issue
Hot Spot: Great Eastern Rock
A next-generation hybrid approach combines trolling and running-and-gunning to keep anglers ready for whatever tuna throw their way.
