Surf: Big Fall Blues
This very well could be the season of the bluefish.
Long Island, Metro NY
Product Spotlight: Fat Cow Flutter Spoon
The flutter spoon has quickly risen to legendary status among Northeast striped bass fishermen. A little-known fact about these massive…
Freshwater: Anchor In The Blow
Whatever your fall targets, fall winds will play a big part in success or failure.
River Bay Outfitters-Freshwater
Over at River Bay Outfitters in Baldwin, Paul reported that in spite of the snow, January closed out with steady…
Combs Bait and Tackle-West End
I spoke to Bill Witchey at Combs Bait and Tackle in Amityville and the shop will not be open during…
Capt. Lou Fleet-West End
Capt. Mike Danon of the Capt. Lou Fleet on the Nautical Mile in Freeport told me that Capt. Anthony Gillespie…
Regulatory Changes Ahead For ‘24 Fluke, Porgies And Bluefish
In early August the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC) met jointly with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s (ASMFC) Summer…
Sea Rogue Charters-West End
Capt. Bob Schmitt of Sea Rogue Charters in Freeport told me that he will not be sailing during the winter….
Fishing Compliance Checks
On August 2, while on patrol in Hampton Bays, ECO McGhee observed two individuals unloading tuna from a recreational sportfishing…
Keel Hauler-West End
Capt. Paul Paris of Keel Hauler Charters in Freeport said that they will not be sailing during the winter. They…
NOAA Fisheries Announces Large-Scale Study
NOAA Fisheries has conducted a pilot study on our recreational Fishing Effort Survey. The study is part of our commitment to continuous…
Super Hawk-West End
Over on the Super Hawk in Pt. Lookout the word from Capt. Steve Kearney is that he is heading offshore…
River Bay Outfitters-West End
I heard from Paul McCain at River Bay Outfitters in Baldwin and saltwater fly fishing around Long Island this week…
Editor’s Log: Unite In Our Resolve
As editor of The Fisherman, I’m typically working about a week out from each issue date. For example, as of…
LI Outdoorsman-West End
The staff at the LI Outdoorsman in Rockville Centre told me that they will be open during the winter. Please…