The Fisherman

The fishing scene is just starting to come to life here in the Northeast, but there is still time for a trek down to Cheeca Lodge in the Florida Keys where it’s prime time for inshore species like tarpon, snook, permit and bonefish, plus offshore pelagics like mahi, tuna, sails, swords and sharks.

The Garden State trout season is set to begin. Join The Fisherman‘s NJ editor, Chris Lido, as he visits the Pequest Fish Hatchery and then samples early action on the South Branch of the Raritan River.

Homemade wooden plugs have a magical effect on big stripers – and on surf fishermen. Cut your learning curve as Dave Anderson shows how to through-wire both standard and Flaptail plugs with ease.

The Fisherman‘s celebrity chef Nader Gerbin cooks up black grouper oreganata for a rich, full-flavored dish that’s both tender and moist.

If you haven’t experienced early-season fishing for smallmouth bass you’ve been missing out on some wild action and tons of fun. Join tournament anlgers Norm Izzi and Pete Planer as they offer a few tips that will translate into more hook-ups in your own backyard.

Gamefish can’t resist shrimp, and neither can we. Here’s a meal every serious seafood lover needs to know how to prepare. The Fisherman celebrity chef Nader Gebrin dishes up this classic like nobody else. Bon appétit!

The Fisherman contributor Elias Vaisberg captured the Grand Slam title at this year’s Jamaica Bay Kayak Classic. Tag along as he battles a 46" striper that helped propel him to victory.

Join The Fisherman Magazine and friends for awesome smallmouth bass and lake trout fishing on Lake Erie and Lake Ontario – Read the full feature in the June issue of The Fisherman Plus.

We dare you to not break a sweat as you follow mate Deena Lippman through a typical morning’s worth of bay fluke fishing on the open boat Shinnecock Star.

Watch and learn as open boat mate Deena Lippman cuts to the bone leaving no flesh behind. This piece is so crisp, no explanation of technique is necessary.

These tough-skinned brawlers are a delight on the dinner plate but a chore to clean. Learn how to simplify matters as Captain Joey Leggio makes quick work of filleting these tasty treats.

The rigged eel is a cow-catching machine that works anywhere along the striper coast. Watch as The Fisherman’s New England editor, Toby Lapinski, details the art of rigging and working lifeless eels with the hope of duping monster linesiders.

Nothing beats a pot of chum for drawing bottom fish beneath your boat. Here’s some simple tricks to make your slick last longer while keeping the fish tight to your hooks.

Diamond jigging is one of the most productive – and exciting – ways to connect with bass and blues. Learn how to make your diamonds shine bright this fall.

Cooling temperatures have scup tightening their ranks. Head out now for super action and full coolers – it’s still porgy time!

Blackfish are hard fighters and tasty on the plate. Now there’s another reason to love these bottom brawlers – they smash jigs!