Congratulations to Army Officer Dan Thomas. His 36" 22 lb entry took 1st place. Special Thanks to his wife Army Officer Amy Thomas, bait specialist. Thank you for your service.

Guy's and gals I have been on the board a while and just in case my fellow Okie's are having trouble getting striper lures I make a lot of different stuff and I might be able to help in a pinch . My health won't allow me to make hundreds of them every day but if you have something special on...

Hi, my son Zachary is planning his Eagle Scout project in Jamaica Bay, NY. I'm providing a description of his project. He's trying to raise funds for the project and any help or donations would be appreciated. His tentative date for the project is November 3, 2012. I am a Boy Scout in Troop...

New blog article: Atlantic Salmon Restoration Project Hits the Wall

Hey Striper People! Im looking for a small boat for my friend Nothing bigger than 25 feet. I need Boat Motor Trailer. If you From MA I am willing to come bye and pick it up. please contact me by posting below i am always on this forum. Thanks

My 13 year old son is doing his 8th grade Science Fair Project on how the moon phases affect fishing success and when are the worst and best times to fish around the lunar cycle. He really would like some input he can use for his reserch on this topic, especially from charter or pleasure fishing...

The atlantic silverside (spearing) has one dorsal fin. A slim metal metal lure would be a good match. With a fly teaser in front One of the first baitfish to show surfside early in spring. You will see them "flitting" about. The bay anchovy (aka rainfish) has 2 dorsal fins Show in Early...

I'm looking at turning a moderate action glass spinning rod into a conventional. I know you guys are all fishing but here it is kinda slow and I can't get the time or the enthusiasm to drive to the salt to catch skate, its 3hrs each way. Since I have not fished the salt with conventional gear I...

Engineers unveil final plan for Thurmond Lake project Just as ducks fly south for the winter, striped bass head north in the summer. Each year, when rising temperatures heat the open waters of Thurmond Lake, baitfish and stripers head upstream to Russell Dam's cool tailrace waters. The reason...

Engineers unveil final plan for Thurmond Lake project Just as ducks fly south for the winter, striped bass head north in the summer. Each year, when rising temperatures heat the open waters of Thurmond Lake, baitfish and stripers head upstream to Russell Dam's cool tailrace waters. The reason...

Restoration project Gulf Coast Restoration project Katrina photos of the lab

Is going to be an Abu 6500c3 Rocket. I have some parts, and the rest have been ordered. When it's done, I'll post the pictures, of a new toy. :smile:

Many people use Penn reels and many also collect Penn reels. I do both and fish for a variety of species from kayaks, the surf, flats and BTBs. My vintage Penn reel collection, the result of an incurable illness and addiction to great fishing reels, keeps growing, and it leads me into areas I...

Had time to ponder the comming winter a bit during last weeks storm and came up with quit the list of "must do's" for next year. Things targeted; 1)Makin a new rod for the Penn 525 Mag that sits unused awaiting a good rod. 2)Gotta make a lot more flies / teasers,,,,,, a lot more!! 3)Want to...

Hi all! My name is Holly and I am a graduate student working on an MS under Dr. Martha Mather in the Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation program, within the Department of Natural Resources Conservation at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. We're studying river herring restoration in...

Haven't done any / much posting in awhile, so I figured I'd share something. Started this in the fall and all was going good before the operation and everything went to crap since. Soon as I finish remodling the kitchen, paint a couple of rooms, and get my bass guitar back together it'll be next...

NOAA and Partners Complete Oil Spill Restoration Project on Staten Island, NY Last week, NOAA officials joined local leaders in celebrating the completion of the Bridge Creek wetland restoration project at a dedication on Staten Island. The Bridge Creek project has restored 18 acres of...

Officials working to increase shad population in Apalachicola River By Rick Farren Talahasse.com Life can be a little difficult for anadromous fish species residing in the Apalachicola River. Like salmon, anadromous fish such as Alabama shad and striped bass typically make long spawning runs...

What we're trying to build here is a complete data listing for Penn conventional reels. Ultimately this will include a cross reference showing what parts are interchangeable with which reels, including Newell, Accurate, Tiburon and other aftermarket parts suppliers. If you can add anything to...