Plug Building: The Big Weasel
Because of their scarcity, swimming an original is completely out of the question.
New Jersey & Delaware Bay
Susquehanna Flats: Big Stripers for Little Trip
This perennial upper Chesapeake hotspot has been drawing “catch & release” trophy hunters for decades.
When Life Gives You Lemons
The world is full of fascinating people. One of the most remarkable people I have ever met while fishing would have to be Tony.
The Trolling Motor Advantage
Not just for freshwater bassmen and southern flats boats, the trolling motor is fast-becoming a valuable tool of Northeast anglers in the know.
Nat’s Needle
Kicking back to a needlefish plug designed by legendary Long Island surfcaster Nat Piazza.
Marine Electronics Roundup
With fierce competition bringing prices down and overall functionality up to new levels, there has never been a better time to shop for new electronics.
Striped Bass: History and Life Cycle
A revealing look at the life cycle and history of arguably the most popular sportfish on the East Coast.
2018 Boat Buyer’s Guide
These are happy times if you are a boat-owner or on the cusp of taking the plunge.
2018 New Outboard Motors
With the economy finally showing some signs of life and consumer confidence moving in the right direction, the boating industry in general and the outboard component in particular are both riding in the fast lane.
2017 Holiday Gift Guide
The ultimate gift for the light tackle angler who spends time chasing inshore gamefish like stripers, false albacore and bluefish here in the Northeast, and bonefish, tarpon, permit and redfish during forays to our south.
Getting Crabby: Baiting for Tog
The difference between scoring a limit of bulldog white chins versus a pail of borderline keepers comes down to how well you present these crusty crustaceans.
Winterizing Tips
Doing a thorough winterization on your fishing machine will help insure a smooth start-up come springtime.
Late Season Hotspot: Fall Blitz Fishing at IBSP
As the fall migration works its way south, surfcasters from up and down the Striper Coast descend on this fishy stretch of the Jersey shore.
Late Season Tuna: Bluefins for the Holidays
Find the right weather window and you could be tangling with bluefins well into the holiday season.
Striped Bass How-to: Trolling the Deep Divers
If trolling stripers is on your fall itinerary, you’d be foolish not to take advantage of this highly effective technique.
Three-Season Sportfishers
When the wind shifts to the north, and the sun goes down at 4:30, these boat designs provide the protection you need to keep on fishing.