Author Archives: iamasurfcaster

Join the Salty Fly Challenge: Annual Saltwater Derby

Posted on May 2, 2025 by iamasurfcaster

It’s that time of the year, the Hudson River Fishermen’s Association is having their Annual Saltwater Fly Fishing derby, “The Salty Fly Challenge.” Registration Linkhttps://tinyurl.com/stripersonthefly Event details: Online Registration Only$25.00 for HRFA Members& $35 for non members The Rules / … Continue reading →

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HRFA 4th Annual Bass & Blues Surfcasting Derby

Posted on October 24, 2024 by iamasurfcaster

It’s that time of the year! Bass and Blues, oh yeah! Derby Registration is now open (link below) https://tinyurl.com/BASSBLUES

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Fishing Plugs

Posted on May 13, 2023 by iamasurfcaster

Below are a few pictures of some interesting plugs that were part of my lure collection. Hope you enjoy Did you know that before “Super Strike” lures it was called “Sure Strike”? This plug is no longer part of my … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2022 by iamasurfcaster

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. I have so much to be thankful for; Thank you God in the name of Jesus.🙏 Seems like 🎅 knows exactly what I need. Two bone red fins, chicken scratch bomber, super strike lures, swim … Continue reading →

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2022 Fall Run

Posted on December 8, 2022 by iamasurfcaster

Amazing fall run this year, we should be grateful. I have a trip or two left then I am calling it quits. Most productive lures for me this season? The 7” red fin, white pencil poppers, and the little neck … Continue reading →

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Better Luck Next Time

Posted on October 18, 2022 by iamasurfcaster

The bait was everywhere! Predators had their way, running through the bait pods most of the day. The only problem was all the action stayed out of casting range. The next day I heard the reports, the same area I … Continue reading →

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It’s Time!

Posted on September 29, 2022 by iamasurfcaster

Time to dust off the rods and get my gear ready. Tell you the truth the gear been ready, just no time to get to the waters edge to wet a line. Keeping up with my kids activities is another … Continue reading →

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Bass and Blues Surfcasting Derby

Posted on September 11, 2022 by iamasurfcaster

The HRFA’s 2nd Annual Bass & Blues Surfcasting Derby, November 5, 2022 – Gateway National Park at Sandy Hook, NJ All members & their guests are invited to join the HRFA’s, Surfcasting Derby. Entry Fee: $25.00 donation -• Pay with … Continue reading →

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Don’t Stop Casting

Posted on June 6, 2022 by iamasurfcaster

Four hours of casting and after way too many “last casts” I finally got ONE then TWO and a few more. Moral of the story? Keep on plugging until you catch. Catch photo release Have a great day!

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HRFA 2nd Annual Fly Fishing Derby May 14th

Posted on May 12, 2022 by iamasurfcaster

7 AM – 11:30 AM Sandy Hook, NJ All members & their guests are invited to join the HRFA’s Fly Fishing Derby. The Derby intends to inspire the interest and growth of saltwater fly fishing within the HRFA. Entry Fee … Continue reading →

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