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6 days ago | 
thefisherman.com | Matt Broderick |Jim Hutchinson
ECOs conducting fishing compliance checks statewide encountered subjects with creative hiding places and interesting explanations in recent weeks. Here are some of their more notable cases:On April 17, ECO Maynard observed two subjects under the Throgs Neck Bridge at Little Bay Park near Fort Totten, Queens County, moving rocks and placing items in a bucket. Officer Maynard approached the individuals as they left the area and observed numerous mussels in the bucket.
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6 days ago | 
thefisherman.com | Matt Broderick
stingrayboats.comHartsville, South Carolina is home to Stingray Boats. With over 225,000 square feet of manufacturing space, Stingray has one of the most technologically advanced facilities in the USA. Their state of the art robotic driven production is responsible for some of the most unique and award winning designs in today’s market. Al Fink founded Stingray in 1979.
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6 days ago | 
thefisherman.com | Matt Broderick |Scott Newhall |Tony DUrso
Glass minnows may be tiny, but they call the shots in early summer. Have you ever leaned over the side of the boat or walked a dock in early June and caught that flickering glint just under the surface? Looks like a shimmer, like raindrops hitting the water – but it’s sunny, calm, dead still. That’s not weather. That’s glass minnows. And when they show up, everything inshore starts to change.
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1 week ago | 
thefisherman.com | Matt Broderick |Jim Hutchinson
Maintaining your boat trailer is just as important and should be cared for just as a boat owner would their vessel. Even if your engine hums a perfect tune, it’s of little use if you can’t get to the launch ramp. To ensure your boat trailer is always ready to go this summer, here are five basic maintenance tips from the folks courtesy of the folks at Sea Tow. Start With A Rinse: Rinse boat trailers after every use. This is especially important for preventing saltwater corrosion.
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1 week ago | 
thefisherman.com | Jim Hutchinson |Dave Anderson |Matt Broderick
A fisherman probably understands the importance of polarized eyewear better than anyone; reducing glare and protecting eyes against harmful ultraviolet rays is of the utmost importance, but so is improved visibility of the underwater environment in terms of isolating lines of deep water versus shallows, and of course spotting fish. Anglers also have a multitude of choices in today’s market in terms of that perfect pair of polarized eyewear.
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2 weeks ago | 
thefisherman.com | Matt Broderick |Jim Hutchinson
Bay Rats & Buoys is launching its first-ever Striped Bass Invitational on Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Huntington Harbor, and it’s shaping up to be more than your average derby. This all-release event is designed to blend competitive fishing with a strong conservation message, thanks to a partnership with Gray FishTag Research.
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2 weeks ago | 
thefisherman.com | Dave Anderson |Matt Broderick
Just as there are many segments of the kayak fishing community, there are also many segments of the surfcasting community and the folks at YakAttack have made the call to step in to serve the needs of surfcasters. Their first step into the surfcasting world addresses the needs of the beachwalker, pier pounder, dock rat and urban angler who put in ungodly hours to enjoy the sport they love.
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2 weeks ago | 
thefisherman.com | Matt Broderick |Tony DUrso |Jamie Golden |Jeff Sullivan
June offers consistent shorebound opportunity to intercept these stripers during their nightly feeding runs. As the last colors of dusk drain from the sky and the stars begin to burn through the salt haze, a transformation takes place along the shorelines of Long Island. The beaches, inlets, and rocky outcrops that were busy with beachgoers and daytime anglers grow quiet. But for a dedicated group of surfcasters, the night is just beginning.
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2 weeks ago | 
thefisherman.com | Matt Broderick |Jim Hutchinson |William Muller
A breakdown of eight different surf combos from entry level to advanced. Surfcasting in the Northeast is more than just a pastime – it’s a culture that’s built around tides, wind, and the pulse of the coastline. From the boulder-strewn shores of Rhode Island and the rips of Montauk to the deep-cut sandbars of New Jersey and the quiet back bays of Cape Cod, Northeast surfcasters are a diverse breed.
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3 weeks ago | 
thefisherman.com | Tony DUrso |Scott Newhall |Tom Migdalski |Matt Broderick
Why not make the most of fishing for porgies by scaling down your tackle? The porgy or scup is one of the most plentiful species that lives in our waters, and can be counted on for rod-bending fun for anglers of all ages. They can be found from Maine to the Carolinas, and belong to the family of fishes called Sparidae. Porgies can reach lengths of 20 inches and weigh up to 5 pounds. I simply love to get some porgy trips in every year and look forward to the fine table fare that they provide.
