A Magic Plug? Know Thy Needlefish
The needlefish is a deadly and versatile weapon in the surf, you just need to know which one to throw and when.
September 2020
PHOTO GALLERY THE “FLAT” FISH SINGS
By Jim Hutchinson, Jr. Another year of Jersey Shore fluking is in the books. “It’s over Johnny. It’s over.” So…
PHOTO GALLERY: TACKLIN’ TUNA!
Tuna fishing has been off the charts, here is a look at a few Thunnus landed off the New England…
Gamakatsu Inline Circle Hooks for Striped Bass
The Fisherman’s Senior Editor Fred Golofaro provides insights on using Gamakatsu inline circle hooks for striped bass.
St. Croix Rods Fish More, Worry Less Giveaway
If there’s a silver lining inside the dark cloud of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that recreational fishing participation in the…
ASMFC Begins Preparations For Eel Assessment
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASFMC) has begun work on the next American Eel Benchmark Stock Assessment and is…
Riptide Fall Striper Derby Is Underway
The annual Fall Striper Derby at Riptide Bait and Tackle in Brigantine is officially underway though December 22. “We will…
Jersey Shore Boat Sale & Expo Is A Go for Sept. 25-27
For those looking for a great deal on a new or used boat, the Jersey Shore Boat Sale & Expo…
Mid-Atlantic Council Announces New App For Tilefish Reporting
NOAA Fisheries recently implemented new permitting and reporting requirements for recreational tilefish fishermen. All recreational vessel operators (including for-hire operators…
Fall Trout Stocking In Masachusetts Underway
Fall trout stocking begins each fall around mid-September. This year, the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife plans to stock…
ASMFC Begins Preparations For American Eel Benchmark Stock Assessment
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission has begun work on the next American Eel Benchmark Stock Assessment and is requesting…
Keep Shellfish Shaded And Cool
Clams, oysters, and other bivalve shellfish are ‘filter feeders’; they feed on plankton and microorganisms strained from the water column….
Great Gun Anglers Striped Bass Tournament
The Great Gun Anglers 14th Annual Casey Mehlinger Memorial Striped Bass Tournament is being held from Wednesday, October 21 through…
South Shore Surf Fishing Classic
Hosted by The Fisherman and Long Island State Parks and sponsored by Captree Bait & Tackle and Tsunami, the South…
Editor’s Log: Kicking Off The Fall Season
While many folks out there are bemoaning the passage of Labor Day and the “unofficial” end of summer, I couldn’t…
