The Pin Top
Though it’s been hit or miss the past few years, when the boom or bust black drum bite in Delaware Bay is booming, one of the main hot spots for drummin’ includes the Pin Top.
May 2017
Heroes on the Water
Meet volunteers helping rehabilitate our wounded veterans through the therapeutic power of kayak fishing.
Governor’s Cup Adds H.S. Division
New Jersey adds a new tournament twist in this annual surf event pitting local schools against one another.
Trolling Hybrid Striped Bass
May is prime time for trolling Spruce Run, Manasquan, Hopatcong and other hybrid striper hotspots.
Weakies & Hardheads
The croaker and weakfish have a complex relationship that’s forcing anglers and academics to take notice.
Big Fun with Back Bay Fluke
While size and bag has been a painful topic of debate, the good news is the fish are now here for the season.
Catch & Release Fluke
Kids say the darndest things! “Mr. Hutchinson, are the bigger fish the ones that make babies? If they are why do they want us to keep those?”
Slim Shad Point, Holyoke, MA
I pulled off North Bridge Street (Route 116) and found a spot to park amongst a long line of cars and trucks.
Working the Open Beach
It’s about time that surfcasters started to steal some of the technology from our freshwater fishing brethren.
Are Stripers Too Easy?
They may not be the fish of 10,000 casts, but they are a great target species nonetheless.
Tiderunner Tactics
Now is the time to target the weakfish of a lifetime right here in New England.
Bait Bouncing Bonanza
Spring is the perfect time to bounce a fresh bait in a deep outflow; here’s how to make it work for you.
Pushaw Stream Pike
A northern pike roadside attraction in Penobscot County, Maine.
Watch Those Regulations!
Long Island Editor, Fred Golofaro, wrote a very timely topic for his April Editor’s Log simply titled “Know The Regulations.”
Grilled Tuna or Shark Steaks
This month will see the first tuna reports filtering in from the canyons, along with the first sharks of the season before next month’s influx of shark tournaments.
Superstition: Fact or Fiction
Some fishermen are strong enough to admit they have certain superstitions they follow to ensure a successful and safe angling…
