Jigging Stripers: Montauk’s Other Migrationz
The June run of stripers often matches the intensity of the Point’s heralded fall run.
June 2018
Scup Secrets: Pro Porgy Pointers
Here’s how the experts get hot action on big, early-season porgies in Long Island Sound.
Wonderous Watershed: The Merrimack River
From the river mouth to the Great Stone Dam, the lower Merrimack River offers exceptional spring fishing.
Get Framed: Trolling ‘Sand Eels’
Arguably one of the most effective rigs ever created, the sand eel umbrella rig works on a variety of Northeast gamefish.
Fight to the Death
A “quiet guy,” is how Ron Ziolkowski at Julian’s Bait and Tackle in Atlantic Highlands described Pennsylvania surfcaster John Callahan, a guy who regularly makes the hour-plus drive to the Jersey Shore to fish, mostly by himself.
Matinecock Point
The fall season of 2017 along the western end of Long Island Sound went into the history books as one of the best weakfish runs in recent times.
Poppin’ for June Stripers
From bay to surf to just a bit outside, poppers are tops for getting bunker hungry stripers to strike.
North Fork: Mattituck’s Monster Madness
The quality of the sea bass action is enough to draw anglers to this area, but the big sell continues to be the quality and quantity of the fluke fishing.
Trophy Tips: Targeting a Doormat
Scoring a true doormat fluke is the ultimate challenge for any serious fluke angler.
Western Sound: Live Line Magic
The dramatic process of a big striper stalking, taunting, and attacking a live bunker at the surface is worth the price of admission.
Spot On: Not Just for Stripers
Live spot have become a popular bait among inshore anglers. Most are directed at stripers but other species from fluke to tuna find them just as appealing.
Sea Hunt Ultra 255 SE CC
The Sea Hunt 255 SE is the new flagship of their growing Ultra fleet and is one of the most comfortable fishing boats in her class.
Steiger Craft 23 DV Miami
Dream Boat contestants have something to look forward to for this season’s event.
Yo-Zuri Hydro Minnow LC
From shallow-water back bays to the crashing surf to offshore pursuits, stickbaits are a staple plug in the arsenal of a wide range of saltwater anglers.
Another Stain on Social Media
A quiet guy,” is how Ron Ziolkowski at Julian’s Bait and Tackle in Atlantic Highlands described Pennsylvania surfcaster John Callahan, a guy who regularly makes the hour-plus drive to the Jersey Shore to fish, mostly by himself.