Tag Archives: surfcasting

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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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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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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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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Chasing Stripers In December

Posted on December 5, 2021 by iamasurfcaster

I was on the beach at first light. And so were about a dozen or so anglers, some enjoyed soaking bunker chunks, and the others casting lures as far as they could. We all came up empty-handed. The bait showed … Continue reading →

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Every dog has his day.

Posted on November 27, 2021 by iamasurfcaster

As the sun rose I casted my pencil popper. I worked the lure perfectly back to shore with a thrashing side to side dance. The fish showed no interest. Casters to my left and right worked swimmers, swim shads and … Continue reading →

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Where Are The Striped Bass?

Posted on November 26, 2021 by iamasurfcaster

On the way.. a little late but I guess that’s ok. That’s why this weekend you can find me somewhere along NJ’s northern beaches casting my favorite pencil popper first thing in the AM.

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