July 2019: Issue 18 Archives - The Fisherman

July 2019: Issue 18

Deena Lippman, mate on the Shinnecock Star, puts the fillet knife to a nice fluke.

Remember the Mates

Good mates are worth their weight in gold and have a lot to do with your trip being an enjoyable one.

Shamrock

2019 Party Boat Guide

PARTY BOAT SPECIAL:
PROFILING THE FLEET
By Staff
The deck of a party boat has been the stepping stone for many of the region’s best anglers, and also a place where novices can discover the pleasures associated with a day on the water without worrying about having the right tackle, or where the fish are biting. Leave the driving to the skipper and rely on the knowledge of an experienced mate to ensure a positive fishing experience.

Windmills & Haymakers

Did you know the last South Jersey native elected governor of New Jersey was Richard J. Hughes? Born in Burlington County, Hughes was governor from 1962 to 1970.

Engage & Destroy

On June 3, the U.S. Commerce Department’s fisheries division released their 2019-20 Recreational Engagement Plans that promised “continuing commitment to strengthening its relationship with saltwater recreational fishermen,” to provide “more engagement and two-way dialogue with NOAA Fisheries.”

The Good Old Days?

There is lots of talk these days about how good the fishing used to be compared to now but are things really as bad as some folks make it out to be?

SEAKEEPER OPERATION & INSTALLATION

Join The Fisherman’s Mike Caruso in this unique video that shows how Seakeeper marine stabilization systems work and how they perform, with expert installation advice from Atlantic Marine Electrical Service.