Jeff Sullivan

3 days ago | thefisherman.com | Jamie Golden |Jeff Sullivan |Tony DUrso |Matt Broderick

Fishing plastics on top can add a new level of realism to your topwater game. I had to pinch myself, looking eastward along the mostly deserted beach. The late morning sun glistened off the brilliant white curl, not much of a wave, but a long rolling arc topping impossibly clear water. So clear, and warmer than usual, that the scene could easily be mistaken for a Caribbean turquoise coastline. But the reality, while beautiful in its own right, was a South County, Rhode Island backdrop.

1 week ago | thefisherman.com | Jeff Sullivan |Tony DUrso |Matt Broderick |Tony Salerno

A short list of back bay striper baits that you might not have in your bag!When I think of spring, I think of one thing: back bay stripers. Let’s be honest, we all love seeing topwaters getting blasted from below, but the spring is special, because we can do it on a light surf stick, but to maximize your catch, you need to cover the column. Here are some of my favorite lures for backwater stripers.

Sep 15, 2024 | thefisherman.com | Tony DUrso |Jeff Sullivan |Dave Anderson |Jamie Golden

When sand eels dig into an area, the gamefish strap on the feedbag. The fall run along the beaches of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic involves many players and it all centers around bait. Mullet, bunker, anchovies, herring, spearing and sand eels come immediately to mind; all of these baits can, at times, create some memorable outings for the surfcaster. But it’s the sand eel that really gets me excited, especially in the later months.