Tabletop
There are always a few spots that fall by the wayside as the years pass on, and one of them is the Tabletop.
July 2018
Ocean Fluke: Reef Versus Wreck
As summer fluking turns to deeper waters, keep a structured perspective on success.
Summer Smallmouth: Adapting on the “Big D”
Don’t let high and murky water get in the way of a summer smallmouth trip on the Delaware.
Midshore Mayhem: A Bluefin Blow Out
Improved regulations for 2018 are a good sign for summer success.
Surf Strategy: Walk It or Work It
Go light in the daytime summer surf, and prospect a little bit in advance of the fall run.
There I Was
I’ll turn 51 this month. To some I may still be just a spring chicken. For others of the Millennial and up and coming “Centennials” (also known as Generation Z) I’m probably more like an old buzzard.
North Rip, Block Island, RI
Like a big bull’s-eye, Block Island sits smack in the middle of the Northeast’s striped bass and bluefish migration pattern.
Prime Time: When the Tide Slacks
Change is what triggers any uptick in striper fishing.
Old School Offshore: Troll a Feather
A simple, old-school technique that still puts fish in the box.
Destination Doormats: Deep-water Fluking
Set your sights on deep water when hunting double-digit Dream Boat fluke this summer.
Kayak Safety: When to Stay & When to Go
Ensuring a safe kayak experience takes more than just carrying the right gear.
Summer Slam: Party-boat Diamond Jigging
Hop aboard a party boat to get in on the hot, early-summer bluefish and striper bite.
The Youth Angler Showcase Returns!
With a 5-year-old son of my own, introducing the joy of fishing to tomorrow’s anglers is extremely important to me.
Marine Parkway Bridge
Spanning the western complex of Jamaica Bay from Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn to Fort Tilden in the Rockaways, the Marine Parkway Bridge, also known as the Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge, sets the stage for some fine all around action on a variety of species through the course of the season.
North Shore Surf: Summertime Blues
During the dog days of summer, stripers may be a bit reclusive, but schools of small blues are often ready to please.
Montauk Stripers: Choose Your Poison
Montauk’s striper-rich waters have the potential to yield some of the best day or night bass action on the coast.
