Penn's first spinning reel series was favored by generations of surfcasters for its durability and simplicity in design.

Hurricane Lee spared the Northeast, thankfully, and while it cancelled a few offshore trips, it might have given the Northern New England recreational bluefin bite the kick in the tail that it needed.

For surfcasters from Cape Cod to New Jersey, the annual mullet run just ain't what it used to be.

Boats from New Jersey to Massachusetts continued to enjoy world-class yellowfin tuna fishing on the midshore grounds.

From south of Martha’s Vineyard to New Jersey, the yellowfin fishing on the midshore structures is just about as good as it gets.

At some point back in July, we reported about how some captains were approaching burnout after so many consecutive tuna trips thanks to the glorious wind and water conditions (and pretty excellent fishing).

Above: Captain Rob Taylor of Newport Sportfishing Charters and Chris Megan with a first light bluefin from August 8.

Over the course of its life, a striped bass consumes a massive variety of forage.

I’ve spent a significant portion of my life in waders, but I’ve never really thought too much about how they were made, or the people who were making them…until I saw Simms’ new film, “Wader

Captain Bill’s Landing in Point Pleasant Beach shared this photo of Capt.