A Tuna to Remember
July 27, 2017, started like many other days. I arrived at the Viking 5 Star around 2 a.m.
New Jersey & Delaware Bay
Choppers in the Surf: Big, Bad Blues
An unconventional look at seeking out behemoth bluefish in the surf this fall.
Steiger Craft 255 DV Chesapeake
I had the chance to jump aboard Steiger Craft’s next-gen 255DV Chesapeake a few weeks back, and you will definitely want to know more about this roomy, fuel-efficient sportfisher.
Fish Cakes
Codfish, striped bass and sea bass all lend themselves nicely to this recipe.
Changing the Mood of Jigs
As a former charter boat mate, we used to go through a lot of jigs, especially when employing bucktail jigs on three-way rigs when fishing ripsfor stripers.
Absecon Creek
Absecon Creek has been undergoing some major “renovations,” and improvement projects at two entirely separate locations along the creek are finally coming to fruition after several years of careful planning.
A Camden Classic: It Makes Great People!
An “Eagles” eye perspective of the 2nd annual Mike Iaconelli Celebrity ProAm Bass Tournament in South Jersey.
Pre-Game Prep: Line-Ups for Your Lures
Prepare yourself for another season in the surf by investing a little time mapping out your strategy for success.
“The Derby”: A Surfcaster’s Hat Trick
An LBI Derby hat from the ‘50s and ‘60s finds its way home from an Adirondacks yard sale in classic 21st century fashion.
High Tides & Green Grass
Thirty-five years ago this month, Al McReynolds made surfcasting history when his 5-1/2-inch black and silver Rebel was engulfed by 78-1/2-pound striper near the Vermont Avenue jetty in Atlantic City.
Speedy Gamefish: Targeting Both Albies and Bonito
These two species can drive both boat and surf fishermen mad with feverish pursuit.
The Captree Bridge Curse
I can think of a few reasons why maybe I should avoid bridges whenever possible, and in particular the Captree Bridge that spans Long Island’s Great South Bay.
Counting Sea Bass by Hook & Line
Could a Rutgers University sea bass study hold the key to improved reef fish assessments throughout the country?
Homer Rhode Loop Knot
This is a simple and exceptionally strong knot when used with monofilament and fluorocarbon leaders from 20- to 80-pound test.
Fuji’s Corrosion Control Frames & Fazlite Rings
Fuji’s new Corrosion Control (CC) process is a breakthrough in guide performance that provides seven times the corrosion resistance of standard stainless steel.
Whole Sea Bass
There is lots to love about sea bass.
