Editor’s Log: Too Little, Too Late
New Jersey’s back bay striper fishery reopens on March 1, which means targeting and possibly keeping a striped bass from…
New Jersey & Delaware Bay
Hot Spot: North Branch Raritan River
Rocky from the source in Mendham to the South Branch confluence where Hillsborough, Branchburg, and Bridgewater townships meet, the “North”…
“Lock And Load” Spring Stripers On Raritan Bay
This “spot” was “burned” decades ago, and it just keeps on getting better!
Giving Back: Oystering On Delaware Bay
More oysters, cleaner water, and perhaps some better fishing.
Talkin’ Tautog: A Concern For Blackfish?
It’s not always how to catch blackfish, but how are the blackfish.
Spring Fling: Delaware River Shad
Expect the first reports of spring shad this month, with the best still to come in April.
Outback Bass: NJ’s Early Season Stripers
Striped bass season is underway on March 1, and the early birds get the worms.
Tale End: Old Fly Rods
I know the new saltwater fishing season is near when I begin tinkering with my gear, and laboring over which…
Plug Building: CT Yankee Dual Action Swimmer
Building the challenging and unique ‘Dual Action Swimmer’ made by CT Yankee Lures.
The Fisherman’s Rod Building Series: Rod Revamp
Rebuilding that old fishing rod to its former glory.
Honoring Your Catch: One Angler’s Promise
There are few emotions more gratifying than ‘progress’. Making the most of a harvest, tying the cleanest knot, or placing…
Rules & Regs: Offshore Preparations For ‘24
As I enter my fifth decade as an avid offshore angler and charter boat captain, I am looking forward to…
America’s Fish: Reflections On Chasing Greenheads
The documented history of our love of striped bass dates back to the 1600s.
Hunting & Fishing Show Returns To Suffern, NY
From Thursday, February 29 through Sunday, March 3, the new Empire State Outdoor Sportsmen’s Show will be held at the…
NJ Merges Saltwater Registry With Licensing Database
The New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife (Division) has officially merged the free saltwater angler registry (saltwaterregistry.nj.gov) database into…