13 Casting Jigs for False Albacore

For anglers chasing albies, metal and epoxy-style casting jigs are tackle box essentials designed to imitate abundant and vulnerable fall run baitfish.

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How to Start a Fishing Club at your College

Connect with other college anglers and help grow fishing for the future.

Long Island Freshwater Fishery Gone Overnight

Stump Pond, a popular freshwater fishing destination in Blydenburgh County Park, drained after a flash flood caused the dam to collapse.

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Long Island and NYC Fishing Report- August 29, 2024

Although the fluke bite has slowed down, there’s a good bite for keeper sea bass on the South shore, smaller bonito and blues have invaded the inlets and jetties, and it’s only a matter of time before albies flood inshore.

How to Catch False Albacore

An angler's guide to catching the Northeast's fastest inshore gamefish..

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Six Steps to Cure Albie Fever

Albies Anonymous: A six-step program for the false albacore addict.

Long Island and NYC Fishing Report- August 22, 2024

Bonito and false albacore show up on the east end, fluke fishing is good on the south shore reefs and in the Sound, and bluefin tuna continue to take jigs close to bottom.

OTW 2023 Kayak Buyer's Guide

2024 Fishing Kayak Buyer’s Guide

Whether you’re a shore-bound angler looking to reach new waters or a boat fisherman who recognizes a fishing kayak as an exciting way to get out on the water, there’s something in kayak fishing for just about anyone.

Long Island and NYC Fishing Report- August 15, 2024

The inshore bluefin bite is stellar off of Montauk, ocean fluke fishing improves on the west end, and waves of bluefish hit the Western Sound and Peconic Bay.