Editor’s Log: 2026 Marine Registry Reminder
The 2026 season is starting to come together across the Northeast, and you can feel that early shift happening day…
Long Island, Metro NY
Ralphs Fishing Station-North Shore
The crew from Ralphs Fishing Station in Mt. Sinai reports porgies and fluke are being taken from the Cedar Beach…
Captain Skippy Charters-North Shore
Capt. Brian of Captain Skippy Charters in Mount Sinai reports striped bass fishing is picking up in the central Long…
Product Review: Berkley Lab Series
Over 20 years ago I visited the Berkley research and development facility in Spirit Lake, Iowa. More than just R&D,…
Miller Place Bait and Tackle-North Shore
Jim Flora of Miller Place Bait and Tackle reports fluke and porgies being taken from the dock at the entrance…
Surf: Skinny Plastics, The Whole Package
Slender soft baits mimic a wide range of baitfish and stripers can’t leave them alone!
Port Tackle-North Shore
Justin Braun of Port Tackle in Port Jefferson reports striped bass continue to build momentum at buoy 11 with flutter…
Inshore: Tide vs. Sun
Why sunlight and warming water can outproduce tide in early April—and how to adjust your approach to find fish.
Long Island Video Fishing Forecast – October 23, 2025
This week’s Fisherman video forecast is loaded with fall fishing excitement and local highlights! We’re gearing up for the Fred…
Celtic Quest Fleet-North Shore
Capt. Mark DeJong of the Celtic Quest Fleet in Port Jefferson reports a decent pick of fluke and porgies on…
Freshwater: Spring Is Crappie Time
Gear up for America’s favorite freshwater panfish.
All About Trolling Motor Batteries: Power Your Ride
From lead acid to lithium, we break down the marine batteries that keep trolling motors running all day.
North Country Gas Bait and Tackle-North Shore
Adam Wilson at North Country Gas Bait and Tackle in St. James reports John Shields has been fishing inside and…
Telemetry Tagging: In The Name Of Striper Science
Early results from a coastwide acoustic tagging study on striped bass.
Cow Harbor Bait and Tackle-North Shore
Phil of Cow Harbor Bait and Tackle in Northport reports striped bass fishing is getting better by the day with…
Raritan Bay Stripers: The Spring Migration Begins
Is this the new spring “Mecca” for the striped bass afflicted?