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Abu Garcia's Beast Series: Revolutionary Equipment for the Modern Swimbait Revolution
October 2025 marks a pivotal moment in fishing equipment evolution as Abu Garcia introduces their most ambitious tackle series to date. The Beast collection represents a fundamental reimagining of how serious...
Game-Changer or Gimmick? The Daiwa LUVIAS ST Claims to Be the World's Lightest Spinning Reel
An in-depth look at Daiwa's bold claim and what it means for New York anglers targeting trout and panfish
George, as a seasoned angler with homes in both Naples, Florida and Commack, NY, you know the...
Fluke Management in 2025: Regulators Got It Wrong
Halfway through this season New York anglers were slapped with a new rule. The fluke size limit jumped from 19 inches to 19.5. Not because the science demanded it. Not because it helped the fishery. It happened so the season could stretch into...
The Western Run: Hunting Stripers and Blues from Rockaway Beach to Moriches Inlet
By: A Die-Hard Surf Angler
Written from the cab of a Ford F-250, October 2024
The Gritty Truth: Life on the Western Run
It's 3:47 AM and I'm writing this by the dome light of my truck, parked behind the dunes at...
The Eastern Edge: Mastering Montauk to North Fork Waters During the Fall Blitz
By Captain Mike "Truck" Thompson | 30+ Years of Long Island Surf Fishing
Prime Fishing Forecast: October 3-17, 2024
The fog lifts off Montauk Point like a curtain being drawn back, revealing the churning white water...
🎣 The Accurate Valiant 2: A Deep Dive into the Reel That's Redefining East Coast Fishing
As an avid angler who's spent countless hours working the waters from Long Island Sound to Florida's backcountry, I can tell you that finding the right reel isn't just about specs on paper – it's about...
The Old School Way: A Long Island Sound Blackfish Story
For the party boat angler looking to master the art of catching tautog, sometimes the old ways are the best ways.
The air carries that distinct autumn chill, a signal to seasoned anglers that it's time to shift focus from the fleeting...
