Tag Archives: Stripers on the fly

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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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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Weekend Cleanup

Posted on December 27, 2021 by iamasurfcaster

No casting plugs or flies this weekend, though the desire was there. Instead, I took the time to clean/organize the SUV. I had plugs, flies, terminal tackle and more all over the place. Cleanup was overdue. I have at least … Continue reading →

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Looking for schoolies

Posted on December 27, 2020 by iamasurfcaster

Last weekend of 2020 and was hoping to find some action outfront, it did not happen. It was a pleasant day though.

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Fly Casting

Posted on September 21, 2020 by iamasurfcaster

Went out Sunday morning to make a few cast on the lawn. “Practice makes better” Its about that time when big bluefish and stripers are crushing baits in the surf and I want to make sure my casting is on … Continue reading →

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Catch Photo Release

Posted on September 1, 2020 by iamasurfcaster

When releasing a striped bass, hold it horizontally by gripping the lower jaw and supporting its weight. #CatchPhotoRelease

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