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I remember fishing for stripers in New York back in the 90's. Back then I mostly used bucktail jigs and lures like Jaw Breakers (known to me as shoulder breaker, because of the jerking that was given to them while reeled in) and Spoons. Now that I will be giving a series of yearly trips to...

I'm new to saltwater fishing and want to try using fake eels. I was wondering how you use them and have a few questions. Do you use a weight and if so how do u rig it, what hook size do u use, where to cast from a b each or a pier and what to do after its in the water. I'd appreciate any help

4,000 concrete culverts set to go in nearshore waters this summer The CCA Texas Habitat Today for Fish Tomorrow (HTFT) program continues to pursue its aggressive goal to develop reefing projects in state waters all along the coast and has announced plans to drop 4,000 concrete culverts in a...

I am a bait fisherman and do well at it. I hear of alot of success with different types of lures. I fish river system, shallow water river with some deep holes, water is murky usually, threadfin shad are abundant in the river. What crank baits or grubs or ??? should I try. Can you give me brand...

Would the artificial eels work in freshwater impoundments, even though eels don't constitute much of their diet like shad do? If they would work, are they suitable for trolling with downriggers and planer boards?

Has anyone used these or know if they work when retrieved slow and if so what brand or color (black?) worked for you? Any advice or input is appreciated. :banana:

Alerting all ocean advocates! GET READY TO TAKE ACTION FOR THE OCEAN! MASSIVE ARTIFICIAL ISLAND FOR LNG FACILITY PLANNED FOR PROPOSED "CLEAN OCEAN ZONE" New Jersey's Voice Must Be Heard! An application has been filed to the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Maritime Administration to build a...

if you fish New Jerseys artificial reefs, then you realize that they are being overrun by commercial fish traps. This is a problem considering they were put there for recreational fisherman by recreational fisherman. It is Very important that we get behind these 2 bills. Call or write your...

I see there is some talk about live bait presentations for wiper / striper . Is there a time of year ,or when conditions are just right ,for live bait lake fishing. Or is it just a fisherman's preference ?? I have never used live bait ..or cut bait ..(or liver??) for wipers.

Has anyone tried any of the artificial bloodworm-type stuff out there yet this season? You know- Fishbites, Gulp, Pro-Cut, etc.? If so-how'd 'ya do?

Hi all, This is a question relating to surfcasting for stripers. Using live bait (clams) has been very productive in catching stripers. Would artificial bait (soft or hard baits) work just as well? For example I heard that sluggos work, but are they as effective as live bait? Any suggestions...