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3 days 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.
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1 week ago | 
thefisherman.com | Matt Broderick |Jim Hutchinson
Kayak anglers stretch out those calves, because of this past Friday, May 1, the race had begun to take your spot among the annals of kayak fishing supremacy, by joining The Fisherman Magazine’s Coastal Kayak Clash (CKC) you just might pull it off!If you’re not familiar with the CKC, it’s a ‘kayak only’ catch-photo-release tournament that runs from May through November and covers a diverse list of eight target species.
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1 week ago | 
thefisherman.com | Matt Broderick |Jim Hutchinson
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) is meeting this week at the Westin Crystal City at 1800 Richmond Highway in Arlington, VA. This will be a hybrid meeting (both in-person and remote) to allow for participation by Commissioners and interested stakeholders, both in-person and online. Hardcore striped bass and tautog anglers should take note of a couple of key management discussions.
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1 week ago | 
thefisherman.com | Dave Anderson |Matt Broderick
shockwaveseats.comShockwave is a Canadian company located in the rough Pacific Northwest and manufactures suspension seating for recreational, commercial and military grade use. Their products are popular in both the NASCAR circuit, as well as with the US Coast Guard, with over 4,500 seats installed on Coastie vessels patrolling US and International waters.
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1 week ago | 
thefisherman.com | Scott Newhall |Tom Migdalski |Matt Broderick
What can a fisherman do to catch more poundage of fluke than grass? One of the most frustrating aspects of fluke fishing in the backwaters can be the presence of seaweed. A variety of grasses and algae in the water can range from a nuisance to flat-out ruining the fishing. Seagrasses and seaweed, however, are an important part of the ecosystem in the estuaries. They provide cover for both larval and juvenile fish along with other creatures such as crabs, shrimp and shellfish, to name a few.
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2 weeks ago | 
thefisherman.com | Matt Broderick |Jim Hutchinson
As part of the Access Point Angler Intercept Survey, DEC is launching a project to obtain better data on the size and survival of fish released by recreational saltwater anglers. Since data is already collected from for-hire boats, private anglers throughout New York’s marine district will receive a pencil, measuring tape, and waterproof “catch card” to log the species, number, and size of released fish, along with a QR code for more info.
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2 weeks ago | 
thefisherman.com | Matt Broderick |Jim Hutchinson
This emergency regulation went into effect April 8, 2025 and increases the minimum size limit for Cobia from 37 to 43 inches and the vessel possession limit from one to two fish. DEC is adopting these changes to maintain compliance with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) Fishery Management Plan for Cobia.
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2 weeks ago | 
thefisherman.com | Dave Anderson |Matt Broderick
First of all, we all know what to expect when one of those blue boxes with the Shimano logo is placed into our hands, we expect a sleek design, we expect a buttery, effortless retrieve, we expect attention to detail and smooth perfection from the drag. And this is exactly what you get when you lift the lid of the Tranx 300B box. The mechanics of it are exactly what you want them to be.
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2 weeks ago | 
thefisherman.com | Tom Migdalski |Matt Broderick
Expert tips for targeting scup this upcoming season. Porgies are best described as the saltwater equivalent of bluegills or sunfish. These flat, deep-bodied scrappers are easy to catch, fun for everyone, and excellent eating. Pound for pound, porgies are extremely strong fish, especially when turned broadside to the current in deep water and matched with appropriate tackle. Here are some strategies the pros use to increase their catch.
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3 weeks ago | 
thefisherman.com | Matt Broderick |Jim Hutchinson
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) will hold their spring meeting from May 5-8, 2025 at The Westin Crystal City at 1800 Richmond Highway in Arlington, VA. This will be a hybrid meeting (both in-person and remote) to allow for participation by Commissioners and interested stakeholders, both in-person and online. Hardcore striped bass and tautog anglers should take note of a couple of key management discussions.
