Bottom Fishing

The deep water and fast currents off the North Fork of Long Island require a heavy-duty rig to handle the large striped bass that live there.

OTW heads out for tautog aboard the Island Current III, alongside fanatical tog fisherman, and founder of the PhishPhinders Community of Anglers, Garrett Weir.

We’re back on board with more episodes of OTW’s party boat fishing series, with longer trips, bigger fish, and one less drone.

There’s plenty of great fishing left for the anglers willing to brave the elements, and it’s the perfect time to stock up on fillets for the winter.

Top picks for bottom fishing, whether you target fluke, sea bass or the mighty tautog.

Tog jigs provide a deadly presentation while allowing anglers to target blackfish with light tackle.

A detail-oriented approach to bait and rigging will lead to more jumbo tog this fall.

As the weather cools down and the humidity of this summer is history, it’s time to look toward the late fall fishery, which is as good as it gets in New Jersey.

What happened to the Cape's winter flounder?

Two captains share tips for catching fluke in the final weeks of the season.