The Fisherman

For those looking to get in on offshore codfishing, party boats are a great way to go. They head out in comfort, sport mates to help you rig, and zero in on the best action.

This delicious seafood over pasta dish will put a warm and hearty smile on your face any time of the year. Join Chef Nader Gerbin as he dishes out a marvelous combination of flounder, shellfish and pasta cooked to perfection.

New Shimano Stella SW Reels introduced at The World Fishing and Outdoor Expo. Learn about the reel from Larry Dahlberg of Hunt for Big Fish.

Bass fishing legend Mike Iaconelli shares his recommendations for the best lures to use when targeting early season largemouth bass in Northeast waters. Learn from the best at TheFisherman.com.

First tied by Bob Clouser to tempt Susquehanna River bronzebacks, the Clouser Minnow has evoloved to become a favorite of saltwater anglers targeting stripers, blues, false albacore and even fluke. The Fisherman contributor Joe Albanese shows how to tie it perfectly every time.

Many codfish fans are guilty of discarding the tastiest part of their catch – the head. Capt. Joe Wenegenofsky shows how to prepare codfish heads so you can cash in on this delicacy and double your baccala.

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.