I spent an evening this past week stripping the old line off my three large surf fishing reels while I was watching ...

Bill Varney, through his books and clinics, has been leading the light-tackle charge in California; no longer do surf anglers need a 14-foot surf pole and a five-ounce sinker. Surf Fishing: The ...

The surf fishing has picked up more steam, most likely due to last week's very warm air temperatures which flirted with the 90-degree mark. The bulk of the striped bass seem to be on Ocean County's ...

On July 9, 1956 Ernie Giglio caught a 49-pound striped bass that was good enough for second place in the Long Branch City Surf Fishing Contest that year. Hanging on a hook from the ceiling of Giglio's ...

MARGATE – As the air temperature cools down the action on the water is just heating up for the Atlantic County-Atlantic City Surf Fishing Derby. The more than 30-year tradition kicks off Monday, Sept.

Many anglers believe that using a fly rod offers a practical advantage while fishing trout streams and lakes. It’s true that trout will often take a fly while the lure slingers and bait soakers can’t ...

The sport of fishing has evolved to include high-tech gizmos, glory-craving tournament professionals and a focus on all things extreme. But I confess. I love surf fishing. Good-old unadorned sitting ...

Josh Lew is a writer and copywriter who focuses on travel, green living, and personal finance. Fly fishing involves a casting method that is very different from other forms of pole, line, and hook ...

The time has arrived: Surf-fishing permits go on sale this Tuesday. But before people rush to the Delaware State Park entrances or flood the online system like previous years, here’s an important ...