Tag Archives: striped bass

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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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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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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Shimano Speedmaster Surf Rod

Posted on February 22, 2022 by iamasurfcaster

I was looking for a new plugging rod to fish the Cape Cod Canal this year. I make two trips a year, not looking for a luxurious rod to use for two trips. The goal was to find a rod that delivers … Continue reading →

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31 days

Posted on February 16, 2022 by iamasurfcaster

Spring is only 31 days away. That means I need to start working on my game plan for the up and coming season. I’ll start by printing the tide charts of my usual spots, and the new locations I plan … Continue reading →

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Saltwater

Posted on February 13, 2022 by iamasurfcaster

The ocean calls to me, so when it does I listen. And after a short stroll along the waters edge I always return home “Feeling Better”

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The Big Apple And Tackle Shops

Posted on January 8, 2022 by iamasurfcaster

Had a day off work last week so my wife and I decided to head to NYC and act like tourists. We dropped off the kids at school and picked up breakfast, then headed to the bus stop to catch … Continue reading →

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Happy New year

Posted on December 31, 2021 by iamasurfcaster

Out the door with my son by 7am. Destination the water’s edge, to make my last casts of 2021. My fly was in the drink by 830 am. And was optimistic with every cast that I would feel a tug. … Continue reading →

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VISSER Pliers

Posted on December 28, 2021 by iamasurfcaster

Visser is releasing a new tool, and I am sure it won’t disappoint. Carrying a good set of pliers while fishing is essential, not a luxury. If you have been fishing for some time now, you have a story of … Continue reading →

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