# The Fisherman: The Ultimate Fishing Authority in The Northeast

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## Posts
- [NJ/DE Bay Region Fishing Forecast \- October 15th, 2026](https://www.thefisherman.com/nj-de-bay-region-fishing-forecast-october-15th-2026/)
- [New England Video Fishing Forecast \- October 15th, 2026](https://www.thefisherman.com/new-england-video-fishing-forecast-october-15th-2026/)
- [Long Island Video Fishing Forecast \- October 15th, 2026](https://www.thefisherman.com/long-island-video-fishing-forecast-october-15th-2026/)
- [‘26 New Product Review – Eagle Claw Bucktail Jigs](https://www.thefisherman.com/26-new-product-review-eagle-claw-bucktail-jigs/)
- [Dream Boat Standings Board as of October 14th, 2026](https://www.thefisherman.com/dream-boat-standings-board-as-of-october-14th-2026/)

## Events
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## Hot Spots
- [CHOLERA BANKS](https://www.thefisherman.com/hot-spot/cholera-banks/): \<p\>Located 10 miles south of Jones Inlet, the Cholera Banks were famous a half\-century ago for incredible codfishing\. \</p\>
- [BUDD LAKE, NJ](https://www.thefisherman.com/hot-spot/budd-lake-nj/): \<p\>Get up close and personal with pike in this New Jersey esox environment that fuels state stocking programs\.\</p\>
- [SHEPHERD LAKE](https://www.thefisherman.com/hot-spot/shepherd-lake/): \<p\> Shepherd Lake is tucked away among the mountains of northern Passaic County, the northern shoreline right on New York’s border in Ringwood State Park\.\</p\>
- [SOUTHWEST LEDGE, BLOCK ISLAND, RI](https://www.thefisherman.com/hot-spot/southwest-ledge-block-island-ri/): \<p\>A hotbed of summer striper action, this spot is more than just bass country\.\</p\>
- [MANASQUAN INLET REEF](https://www.thefisherman.com/hot-spot/manasquan-inlet-reef/): \<p\> Talk about easy access for the average boating angler\. The newest addition to New Jersey’s growing artificial reef program, the Manasquan Inlet Reef, was birthed in the summer of 2017, and its favorable short distance of only 1\.7 miles southeast of Manasquan Inlet makes it a perfect spot to bring the family and friends out for a day fishing\.\</p\>

## Contest
- [The 2018 Dream Boat Fishing Contest](https://www.thefisherman.com/contest/the-2018-dream-boat-fishing-contest/)

## Knots
- [Improved Clinch Knot](https://www.thefisherman.com/fishing-knots/improved-clinch-knot/): \<p\>The improved clinch knot is used for terminal tackle connections such as line to hook, line to lure, or line to barrel swivel\. This knot works best with monofilament lines of 20\-pound test or less\.\</p\>
- [Uni\-Knot](https://www.thefisherman.com/fishing-knots/uni-knot/): \<p\>Strong, reliable and uncomplicated, the uni\-knot is another good choice for securing terminal tackle to the end of a line\. Snug this knot when tying to a hook, or leave it as a loop to connect larger items such as sinkers\. You can also use two uni\-knots, opposite each other, to connect lines of similar diameters\.\</p\>
- [Stren Knot](https://www.thefisherman.com/fishing-knots/stren-knot/): \<p\>This is a great choice for connecting thin diameter braids or slick  "super lines" to varying sizes of monofilament or fluorocarbon\. Be sure to wrap the mono or flurocarbon line around the braid or super line, not the other way around\.\</p\>
- [Quick Snell Knot](https://www.thefisherman.com/fishing-knots/quick-snell-knot/): \<p\>Snelling a hook assures it will be attached firmly \- and perfectly aligned \- to the main line\. This knot is exceptionally strong and, because it rarely ever slips or fails, many anglers favor it when targeting large or powerful fish\.\</p\>
- [Figure Eight Knot](https://www.thefisherman.com/fishing-knots/figure-eight-knot/): \<p\>This simple knot can be tied quickly and used to connect terminal tackle\. It is sufficiently strong for fighting panfish and smaller species but may not hold up with large or powerful gamefish\. To make this knot a bit stronger, double the line before tying\.\</p\>

## Rigs
- [Scup \- Wreck Rig](https://www.thefisherman.com/fishing-rigs/scup-wreck-rig/): \<p\>With two hooks tight to the main line, this rig allows anglers a shot at double\-header hook\-ups with a minimal chance of snagging \- even when fishing around wrecks and debris piles\. Adjust the sinker to match current and tide conditions so the weight settles ligthly on the bottom\. Jig slowly, straight up and down, to entice porgies to commit\. Clam pieces and small squid strips make good baits but make sure not to overload the hook\. Leaving the hook bard clear of the bait helps assure success\.\</p\>
- [Fluke \- Fish\-Finder Rig](https://www.thefisherman.com/fishing-rigs/fluke-fish-finder-rig/): \<p\>This versatile rig works well whether drift\-fishing, anchored or fishing from shore\. One end of the leader is tied to the hook while the opposite end is tied to the swivel\. The running line is then threaded through a plastic sleeve which also has a sinker snap to secure a weight\. This arrangement allows the sinker to rest on the bottom while the line can be pulled out without the fish feeling any weight\.\<br /\>
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Upon feeling a bite, drop the rod tip to allow a little slack so the fish can fully inhale the bait – or free\-spool a few feet of line if the summer flatties are especially shy\. After waiting a few seconds, tighten up slowly and set the hook when the weight of a fish is felt at the end of the line\.\</p\>
- [Fluke \- Bucktail Rig](https://www.thefisherman.com/fishing-rigs/fluke-bucktail-rig/): \<p\>Extremely effective and fun to fish, bucktails often provoke aggressive strikes from summer flounder and result in significantly fewer gut\-hooked shorts than fishing bait alone\. Because the angler must work the jig to give it lifelike action, strikes are felt instantly and the connection between fish and angler is strong and sharp\.\</p\>
\<p\>For this rig, the bucktail serves as both weight and lure, while a lighter fly, teaser or unweighted soft plastic bait provides a second hook presented slightly higher in the water column\. Fish this rig on a 45\-degree angle to the water so that the higher hook will remain fairly close to the bottom\. Twitch the rod lightly every few moments to evoke a hit\. Most anglers tip both the bucktail and teaser with a small strip of squid, sand eel or spearing\.\<br /\>
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- [Fluke \- Sliding Two\-Hook Rig](https://www.thefisherman.com/fishing-rigs/fluke-sliding-two-hook-rig/): \<p\>A great rig for use with larger baits like whole squid, long fish strips or Peruvian spearing, the stinger hook adds effectiveness with short\-biting doormats\. Slide the rear hook forward or back to provide custom positioning in the bait while still allowing for a free\-moving, natural presentation\. Because hooks are positioned at both ends of the bait there is little need to wait before setting the hook when a strike is detected\. Drive the point deep and hold on tight\.  \</p\>
- [Fluke \- Diamond Jig Rig](https://www.thefisherman.com/fishing-rigs/fluke-diamond-jig-rig/): \<p\>This is a terrific rig for retrieving slowly from shore or for slow trolling in shallow water\. The diamond jig body allows for long casts off the beach, making this rig especially useful when surf fishing for fluke as it is easy to toss out past the breakers\. The diamond jig rig also provides plenty of attractive flash to catch the eye of hungry summer flatties\.\<br /\>
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Bait this rig with a long pennant of squid, a fish strip, or a combination of both\. Keep the diamond on the bottom as you retrieve or troll\. Due to the flashy weight, this rig is not recommended if bluefish are on the prowl\.\<br /\>
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## Guest Authors
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- [Lindenhurst Fall Fishing Flea Market](https://www.thefisherman.com/event/lindenhurst-fall-fishing-flea-market-6/)

## Articles
- [Offshore: ’26 Bluefin Status](https://www.thefisherman.com/article/offshore-26-bluefin-status/): Rumblings from the federal management level are causing concerns in the Northeast\.
- [Next Cast Podcast \#27](https://www.thefisherman.com/article/next-cast-podcast-26/)
- [Next Cast Podcast \#28](https://www.thefisherman.com/article/next-cast-podcast-28/)
- [Next Cast Podcast \#29](https://www.thefisherman.com/article/next-cast-podcast-29/)
- [Next Cast Podcast \#30](https://www.thefisherman.com/article/next-cast-podcast-30/)

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