Stripers & Blues

I recently got a look at the brand new Shimano Tiralejo XX surf rods while at the Saltwater Fishing Show this past weekend.

It just might be the greatest all-purpose, all-species, all-tackle fishing lure.

An import from the pike and muskie scene, the glidebait is the lure of the moment in the striper surf.

Each spring, we learn something new about striped bass and their habits as they migrate north along the Atlantic coast.

New and old strategies to catch striped bass in the backwaters of New Jersey when the season opens in March.

Watch the water temperatures to follow the spring movements of striped bass through the South Jersey bays.

Each year is different, and the exact timing seems to be strongly influenced by water temperatures along the Atlantic coast.

When targeting schoolie or “slot-size” stripers, downsize your tackle and baits.

With the variety of circle hooks made by every hook manufacturer, there is a dizzying array of hooks to choose from.

Learn what it takes to catch one of the largest and most popular migratory saltwater fish in the Atlantic Ocean.