January 2020 Archives - The Fisherman

2020 Outboard Motor Buyer’s Guide

A look at the 2020 fishing boat options.

Images courtesy of Navionics and the Navionics Boating app.

Resor Wreck

One of the most notable casualties of the World War II German sub wolfpack was the unfortunate sinking of the 435-foot standard oil company tanker, R.P. Resor.

The Fisherman reader Richard Brown came out to Belmar Marina’s Fishing Pier from East Brunswick after reading reports of a bluefish invasion and did well with blues to 8+ pounds on every other cast using an SP Minnow last May.

Choppers Chopped: Managers Take 80% Bite Out of Bluefish

Managers pass most restrictive bluefish limits in history, while acknowledging popularity has waned as migratory patterns have changed.

The author with a good trout taken from one of the many South Jersey area lakes and ponds stocked by the state in the fall.

Southern Comfort: Winter Roundup in Lower State

Keep your South Jersey options open – and fresh – this winter season.

Most boats sailing for tautog this month will include the green crabs for bait, others may also have a few white leggers available in the mix often for an additional price.

January Jackpot: Top Toggin’ Tactics

Jump aboard a local party boat for advice on scoring that personal best tog this month.

The Bourne Bridge

When Jim Kleimola retired from his job at the Massachusetts Department of Correction in April he realized that there would be plenty of time for fishing and he already had the perfect spot lined up.

A slow-trolled eel along some gnarly, rocky structure was the key to this large bass landed by the author.

Yak Bass: Skinny Water Stripers

The kayak is the perfect platform to target big bass on shallow, near-shore reefs.

Yes, carp can be caught in the dead of winter if you fish the right spots and use the right tactics!

Cold Carp: Score Some Winter Gold!

Carp offer year-round opportunities in Southern New England anywhere open water can be found.

Before getting dialed-in on a bite there are several factors to consider when choosing between an active or passive approach to locating fish.

Hole Hoppin’: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Know how to decide between keeping mobile and staying put to ice more fish this winter.

Odds ‘n Ends

With the January 2020 issue now squarely in your hands, it’s a good time to point out a few quick items.

Persistence pays off. Notice the cut tail – a bluefish missed the bait.

A Striper Tale

The tide had already turned and was running hard over and across my favored area where it had set up a feeding zone close to the rocks.

Magnolia Pier in Long Beach is one of the more popular locations for herring on Long Island.

Herring for the Holidays

Pickled herring are a welcomed treat on the holiday tables of many Long Island, Metro New York anglers, while some take advantage of the herring run to freeze away bait for the coming season.

Ted Prager and his son Teddy with a late season 60-inch bluefin

A Look Back: 2019 Offshore Review

Some of the highlights included insane bluefin action around the Coimbra and an unprecedented swordfish bite at the canyons.

Steiger Craft 255 Center Console

I had the opportunity to visit the Steiger Craft factory a few weeks back and to observe firsthand how their…

CPR on the Fly: Color, Profile & Retrieve

When choosing the appropriate fly, what characteristics are most important for drawing a strike?

fish streaking across the bottom and my bait dropping down to them

Ice Fishing: The Hard Water Option

Ice fishing can be a fun experience that just might change how you feel about winter.