Tale End: One Beautiful January Day
Most sane anglers with boats under 30 feet, are long winterized and shrink-wrapped by the time the curtain drops on…
Long Island, Metro NY
2022 Boat & Motor Buyer’s Guide
It’s been an interesting year since last season’s Boat Buyers’ Guide. After a year of being cooped up with draconian…
ICCAT TAKES A BITE OUT OF MAKO FISHING – NO HARVEST RULE FOR 2022-2023
If your club is currently in the planning stages for a 2022 mako tournament, you can stop right there as…
Blackfish Bust
On Oct. 24, ECOs Tompkins and Wamsley were conducting a boat patrol on the Byram River, which empties into the…
Tautog Assessment Shows Improvement
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Tautog Management Board reviewed the results of 2021 Regional Stock Assessments Update, which found…
Annual Fall Fishing Festival Success
The DEC was ecstatic to bring back the annual Fall Family Fishing and Children’s Festival at Hampstead Lake State Park…
Freshwater Regulation Change Proposals
DEC is proposing new regulations with the hope to provide even more quality fishing opportunities for sunfish and crappie throughout…
Fisherman PDF’s Now Available For Download
You asked and we delivered. After many reader requests, there is now another way to read and enjoy your favorite…
Editor’s Log: Fond Memories Of A Mentor
To me, part of fishing is all about the memories made. 2021 was filled with these memories I created through…
Striper Tag Update: Hail Mary & Uncle Fred
Wrapping up the 2021 Northeast Striped Bass Study with fall deployments & new discoveries.
Hooks 101: Making The Right Choice
Here’s how to select the right hook for the job, including mandated circle hooks for stripers.
Fishing & The Holiday Spirit
A holiday story that proves children are our most precious resource.
Hot Spot: Matinecock Point
The past several fall seasons along the western end of Long Island Sound have seen some of the best weakfish…
East End Delights: Wintertime Summer Fun
Black sea bass are top targets throughout much of the region southeast of Block Island from the fall into the winter months.
Big Tog Time! Prepping For Winter Jumbos
Gearing up for a personal best winter blackfish.
Species Breakdown: Goals Met
Here is a species-by-species breakdown of what I achieved for the season, along with some things desired.