August 2019 Archives - The Fisherman

August 2019

Product Showcase: Berkley X9 Braid

Heading into the second half of the 2019 fluke season, I spooled up a few new reels with Berkley X9 braid 20-pound and found it a superior option for light tackle presentation.

Maintaining Editorial Integrity

Fishing, and covering the various issues associated with it, used to be a whole lot simpler before making the turn into the 21st Century.

Southern Visitors

Politics aside, it’s pretty clear there that climate change is a reality whether some people want to admit or not.

the lure provides additional protection to a mono or fluorocarbon leader

Tricks for Blues

Bluefish can be just as fussy as stripers when they want to be. These tips help make them more cooperative.

Furuno VHF Radios FM4800

Furuno FM4800 & FM4850 VHF Radios

Introduced late in 2018, Furuno has raised the bar on multi-function, stand-alone and black box VHF radios with the introduction of their FM4800 and FM4850 radiotelephones.

Mail Bag: Angler Profile

Last year we started a new monthly feature in the weekly editions of The Fisherman profiling unique, interesting or exceptional members of our local recreational fishing community.

A somewhat blurry photo of the night’s catch

Blending Old and New

As much as I love playing with and fishing the latest and greatest products, there is something to be said for going “old school” every so often.

Shark Week

Discovery Channel’s Shark Week never fails to inspire a wave of comments concerning shark encounters.

Profile: Milt Rosko

Still fishing and writing after all these years, a Fisherman byline since the very beginning.