ANNUAL “ICAST” TACKLE EVENT CANCELLED FOR 2020
For more than 80 years, the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) has created a legacy of working hard to ensure our…
May 2020: Issue 9
TROUT UPDATE FROM NJ DIVISION OF FISH & WILDLIFE
According to the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife (Division), due to an accelerated stocking schedule in 2020, most…
NJ, NY & CT GOVERNORS JOIN TWO-SIDED PACT
On April 18, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced…
ASAC RESPONDS TO COVID-19 WITH RESCHEDULING
The Association of Surf Angling Clubs (ASAC) has made the necessary decision to cancel the already rescheduled annual meeting and…
THE PASSING OF NJ PARTY BOAT LEGENDS
Norma Keller of the Norma K fleet, passed away on April 18. The daughter of the late John Kennell, Sr….
SEVEN HABITAT RESTORATION PROJECTS FUNDED IN RHODE ISLAND
The Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) has awarded funding for seven habitat restoration projects in the 17th year…
ASMFC SPRING MEETING MAY 5-6
Due to concerns regarding the coronavirus and following the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Atlantic…
NY’S OUTDOORS ARE OPEN – #RECREATELOCAL SAFELY AND RESPONSIBLY
DEC and Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) are encouraging New Yorkers to engage in responsible recreation…
Tackle Tip: Keeping Comfortable
Migraines, mal de mer, sore feet and cold coffee are sure ways to ruin any fishing trip; here’s a trio of tips to combat them all.
Offshore: The Ballyhoo Quick Rig
Get back in the game in less than a minute with this simple-to-master rigging technique.
Inshore: Playing the Slots
While finding a slot may be a bit like throwing darts, there is a tactical approach to hitting a bullseye.
Surf: Crushing Barbs – Not Just For Schoolies
The idea of a barb is intuitive and logical, yet it doesn’t always help us land the largest of fish in the surf.
Sterling Wide Tracker
Every now and then a company produces a product that can claim the title of being a game changer.
Pablum Puker
While putting a few thoughts together at the end of April and looking ahead towards May, I found myself hoping…
Grant Needed to Improve Marine Enforcement
One of the concerns that is frequently heard when it comes to managing our marine resources is the issue of…
For-Hires Need to Be Fishing
Party and charter boat captains and guides help form the backbone of our recreational fishing industry. Without them, there are…
