Fish Puts Up A Fight
On March 17, ECOs Milliron, Clinger, Rappold, Kortz, and Lieutenant Macropoulos conducted enforcement details focused on protecting striped bass during…
Long Island, Metro NY
Editor’s Log: Support For Schlichter
Tom Schlicter’s mid-Atlantic fisheries management council position is up for reappointment. He has served as the New York at-large mid…
Surf: The Temperamental Darter
A deep dive on darters with many expert opinions.
Product Spotlight: Pursuit DC 306 Dual Console
The all-new Pursuit DC 306 replaces one of their most popular dual consoles, the DC 295. Featuring an innovative, fully…
Inshore: Spring Cod On The Rod
Proven tactics for spring cod fishing on your local wrecks and reefs.
Freshwater: Finesse Fishing For Crappie
A light approach to a feisty freshwater favorite.
Surf: Covering The Column
Surfcasters who know how to cover the water column will catch more and bigger fish.
2024 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Guide Now Available
An electronic PDF version of the new 2024 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Guide is now available to download from the DEC…
Virginia Legislators Stall Chesapeake Bunker Protection, Again
Delegates in the Virginia General Assembly’s Studies Subcommittee voted on January 29 to push House Bill 19 into the 2025…
Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Meets This Week In Atlantic City
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC) is convening in Atlantic City this week from Tuesday, April 9 through Thursday, April…
Shortfin Mako Regulation Correction
Although we mentioned that there was a mako moratorium for the 2024 season in the recent “Getting Ready for the…
Editor’s Log: Festival At Belmont This Saturday
The family fun fishing festival is coming up once again! New York State Parks and the New York Department of…
Freshwater: Smallmouths On The Troll
Keep it moving – but not too fast – for spring smallies
Product Spotlight: Penn Slammer IV Spinning Reels
When conducting product reviews for the Fisherman, especially tackle and accessory items, I typically require working samples that I can…
Fly Fishing: Fly Rod Selection For Stripers
Picking the right fly rod for the right-sized stripers.
Inshore: Early Bird Tog Menu
Here are the “menu specials” for the early togging season.
