APRIL 1 UPDATE FROM NJDFW
An email from the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife (NJDFW) on April 1 reminds anglers that the following…
April 2020: Issue 5
TROUT FISHING IN NEW JERSEY
To help minimize future crowding, distribute current fishing effort more safely, and help local anglers participate in passive recreation activities…
MAFMC & ASMFC MEETING UPDATES
Due to public health concerns related to the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), this week’s Mid Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC)…
JCAA BEEFSTEAK DINNER MOVED TO MAY 30
Originally scheduled for April 4, the Jersey Coast Anglers Association (JCAA) has postponed their third annual “all you can eat”…
NJ STRIPED BASS BONUS PROGRAM APPLICATION PERIOD IS OPEN
The application period for New Jersey’s 2020 Striped Bass Bonus Program is now open at the state Division of Fish…
RIPTIDE SPRING STRIPER DERBY
Riptide Bait and Tackle’s spring striper derby is underway, offering cash prizes for the three biggest bluefish, black drum and…
Mail Bag: Winter Musings
Throughout late fall and into the winter, I received quite a few emails from readers on various topics and issues related to recreational fishing in the region.
STAR ISLAND YACHT CLUB & MARINA SHARK TOURNAMENT
Star Island Yacht Club & Marina is kicking off the offshore season with their 33rd Annual Shark Tournament, taking place…
RI STATE PARKS AND BEACHES CLOSED, TROUT OPENER DELAYED DUE TO COVID-19
The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces the temporary closure of Rhode Island state parks and beaches due to the…
UPDATE ON TIGER TROUT IN CONNECTICUT
The Connecticut Fish & Wildlife Department had planned to initiate a “Tiger Tamer” t-shirt giveaway this spring in conjunction with…
PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19
While enjoying the outdoors, please continue to follow the Department of Health guidelines for preventing the spread of colds, flu,…
BOAT REGISTRATIONS & FISHING & HUNTING LICENSES CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE IN RI
The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is encouraging anglers, boaters and hunters to purchase their 2020 fishing and hunting license…
CT DEEP TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE OFFICES & SELECT PUBLIC SPACES TO THE PUBLIC
Following the Executive Orders issued by Governor Lamont [in March] and the guidelines set forth by the CDC to establish…
Fishing Communities
The term community can apply to a group of people living together, but it can also be used to describe a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
Tackle Tip: Scents Make Sense
The whole premise of the scented bait has been adopted with open arms along the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast coasts.
Freshwater: Opening Day, My Way
Whether you join the crowd, or go it alone, just be sure to get out and fish!
