Last Year’s Striper Musings With Fifties
Striper management is in the midst of evolution, and tabulating the annual catch is rife with difficulty.
March 2018
Late-Winter Holdovers
Head to your local tidal river for a shot at some striped bass action right now.
Rig a Fishing Bike
Not just for the Canal, a bicycle offers the mobile fisherman access to spots that are otherwise too far to reach on foot.
Ice-Out Tactics for Bass and Crappie
Piecing together the right variables is the key in springtime success on these popular freshwater species.
Wacky, but True
This triple hookup on blue marlin required the skipper to stretch the limits of sanity.
Cross Bay Bridge
Spanning the eastern complex of Jamaica Bay from Howard Beach in Brooklyn to Rockaway Beach, the North and South Channel Cross Bay Bridges set the stage for some fine all-around action on a variety of species through the course of the season.
Profiles in Angling: Jesse York
Jesse York was a pioneer of Northeast angling techniques who lived on borrowed time.
Leader Talk: Getting Down to Basics
Abrasion resistance, visibility and stiffness can all play a role when it comes to selecting the right leader for the job.
Striped Bass: Moon Tide Magic
Moon tides and the currents they generate are a major turn-on for trophy size stripers.
Basic Fiberglass Repairs
Knowing how to perform minor repairs to the skin of your vessel can help keep her looking good, while cutting down on repair bills.
Looking Back: Diversify Your Fishing
The author takes us through his 2017 season and shows how diversifying your approach can make this year’s fishing more rewarding.
Broiled Codfish Steaks
Now is the time to feast on fresh cod steaks for anglers in the Northeast, and this simple recipe complements the flaky, white meat that these fish are known for.
We Are Being Watched!
In my January Editor’s Log I discussed a proposal in Massachusetts to ban commercial fishing for striped bass.
