Preparing a Small Boat for Tuna Fishing in New Jersey

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Tilefish Fishing in Ocean City, MD: Tips & Location Insights

QuestionRich, I read your response on tilefishing and you seem to know a lot about it.  My guess is that you did this in the NY area.  Im trying

Full Moon Fishing & Fluke: Impact and Conditions

Questionhow does a full moon affect fishing. specificly fluke. txs jd Answer-John  I have been fishing for fluke for over 40 years and have not see

Best Reels for Inshore Light Tackle Fishing: Okuma Inspira vs. Shimano Symetre

Questionfor inshore light tackle ( 6 pound) fishing, what reel would you consider the best,  the Okuma Inspira or the Shimano Symetre ? Answer-Steve

Safe Offshore Boating Distances & Safety Equipment

QuestionI have a 28 Pursuit WA with twin 200 Yams.  My boat holds 234 gallons of fuel.  What would be considered the SAFE range for off-shore hun

Fishing Tackle Recommendations for St. Vincent & the Grenadines

Question------------------------- Followup To Question - Hello, I am going to St. Vincent in the Grenadines in November.  I am taking my spinning r

Striped Bass Fishing in Cape May: Tips for Success

QuestionI am experienced salt water fisherman in South Jersey.  I have done mostly all of my fishing in the summer.  I am now a permanent residen

Trolling Motor for Aluminum Jon Boat: Thrust & Size Guide

QuestionI hope you can help with this...i need a trolling motor for my 17.5 jon boat.  Most people recommend a 50 lb thrust or so..but is that for a f

Choosing the Right Battery for Your Electric Trolling Motor

QuestionRichard, 1.Which battery size you suggest for my Sears 12v electric trolling motor? No idea of how much thrust. 2 Blades, has reverse and fwd motio

Saltwater Fishing in the Florida Keys: Tips for a First-Timer

QuestionI will be going to the Florida Keys first week of March and although I have a lot of experience fishing northern Ontario Canada I have never fished

Best Lures & Baits for Catching Striped Bass in New Jersey

Questionim 14 and usually fish deal and asbury, NJ and catch a few blues.  i fish from the jedy, beach and boat(inshore).  id like to know what l

Fishing in West Cork Estuaries: Tips for a Family Trip

QuestionHi Im going to West Cork in Ireland to stay at a cottage situated on a tidal estuary, with use of a rowing boat.  Im taking my 7 year old son

Striped Bass & Bluefish Fishing: Best Baits & Tactics in Asbury Park, NJ

Questionwhats the best bait/lure for stripers/blues during the run.  i fish asbury park, nj. and also when chumming its better to stay anchored right

Best Time & Tips for Striped Bass & Bluefish Fishing in Asbury Park, NJ

Questionthis weekend ill be targeting stripers and blues in asbury park, nj.  what is the best time to fish for these species.  any other tips ap

Best Times, Rigs & Baits for Striped Bass & Bluefish Fishing in Asbury Park, NJ

Questionim from PA but travel to Asbury Park, NJ a lot to fish.  when would be the best time to go fishing for stripers and blues.  also what rig

Stripers & Bluefish Hot Spots on the Delaware River: Depth & Location

Questionat the beach where do the majority of stripers and blues hold: right on shore, 50-100 yards out(jeddy length), or about 300 yards out(out of castin

Shore Fishing Gear for Guam: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionI live in Guam and am interested in shore fishing. What gear do you reccomend to get started? Thanks. AnswerThe term shore fishing is so general t

Pier Fishing in Tynemouth: Lure Selection & Techniques

Questionhello richard, I dont know if you have ever fished in England but thats where im writing from. I have a range of spinners, spoons and plugs, and wi

Troubleshooting High Salinity in Established Reef Tank

QuestionHello, Ive had a 90 gal running for at least a year, most all livestock came from a 75 i had before that, lots of live rock, lots of coarls, tang s

Identifying Saltwater Fish: Help with a Virginia Beach Catch

QuestionMy son caught a small fish in a net in the Atlantic surf near Virginia Beach, VA. It was very long and skinny, about 5 long, with a long snout, wha