We tested rods across a range of fishing styles and skill levels to see how each would perform in real-world surf conditions. Our goal wasn’t to crown a single “best” rod as king of all surf fishing.

Fishing columnist Mike Shepherd details the latest catches in South Jersey and the start of the NFL Hall of Famer's annual weeklong offshore tournament in Atlantic City.

Today's Fishing Q&A is about pole sizes for surf fishing, treble hooks or single hooks, and rigs for dock fishing. Question 1: How long should my fishing pole be for surf fishing? Question 2: Do you ...

Hello folks! This week we're coming at you from the saltwaters of Buzzards Bay. The water temperature is about 70 degrees, and we're aiming to land some nice weakfish and bluefish in shallow waters.

My first surf fishing reel was a Daiwa Sealine X30SHA, called a “Slosh 30” by devoted surf fishing fans. The X30SHA is so reliable, that I still keep a couple as backup reels. Even though the X30SHA ...

The bass were everywhere, with an occasional bluefish mixed in.” Angler Greg Spier said: “My niece Kattie Lightbody of Foxborough caught a 34-inch striped bass using an umbrella rig in the ...

What a story. Tristan Rude shows off the 9.65-pound largemouth bass he caught to wow the crowd at last weekend's Brother Dardis Fishing Rodeo in New Orleans.

The forecasted fine weekend weather mostly lived up to the hype, and anglers responded by getting out and catching mainly striped bass and bluefish. Bluefish seem to be racing up and down Long ...

Wow, it appears summer has arrived with a vengeance. It came marching in on Friday with some of the hottest temperatures of ...

Pro Fishing Tips for Snook, Bluefish, and More Heating Up! by Andy Hodges. Jun 19, 2025 / 12:27 PM . A A. A A. Reset. Sebastian Inlet Fishing (Credit: Andy Hodges) ... Surf Fishing: South Side Action.