Enter for a chance to win a PENN Prevail Surf Rod from Stripers Online! PENN’s Prevail™ Surf Rod provides strength and performance with a two-piece graphite composite rod blank. Stainless steel frames with aluminum oxide inserts create a light weight and durable guide perfect for fishing mono or braid.   » read more

Mine are meal replacements. Mix some water chuck and continue fishing. » read more

Show Fishhound your favorite catch on a FLY and enter for your chance to win Cortland Precision Striped Bass Fly Line! That's worth over $70. Simply submit the photo of your favorite catch! 13 Winners will be selected by Fishhound Wednesday May 29th.  » read more

Guys, In my second year of surfcasting now I am starting to figure out when to fish what areas on what part of the tide. It has helped me become a little bit more consistent. Now I would like to learn how different wind directions and strengths can play a role in certain spots. I have heard a hard NE wind in your face makes for a big surf and should push the bait (and stripers) in close. Also I have heard guys say certain winds will clean up the water and certain winds will dirty up the water. I plug 99% of the time so understanding which winds dictate which water conditions should help me in determining where to fish; the bay or ocean. Are there any general rules for how wind effects the water clarity and fishing conditions of NJ... » read more

What's your thoughts on fishing from the surf ocean/bay about keeping your line tight or leaving some slack? Dead sticking with fish finder rig and about 16" leader. I usually cast out and reel in to get rid of all the slack so I feel the sinker and my pole has a slight bend while the sinker holds. Started thinking if I left some slack and the fish grabbed the bait he would have a little room before he felt the sinker resistance being a fish finder rig. I started surf fishing with a standard 3 way- line, sinker, 16" leader and I always kept that tight until someone told me to try the fish finder style and just wondering if I'm doing it wrong or like anything else if it even matters because I have caught some both ways. » read more

what lures and teasers should i use » read more

I find myself second guessing every move I make sometimes. I tend to move around a lot and change plugs frequently. After 3 or 4 sets of fan casts I move on until I find a hit fish or some bait then I stay put til it's gone or I can't stand anymore. Thing is on those slow nights I'm always lookin back at the spots I just left thinkin, did the fish move in now? or maybe there's a 30 down on the bottom that I didn't pass my lure in front of it. I'm curious to know how you guys like to fish? » read more

So, I just read the article in the May OTW, and it got me thinking, There are so many lures out there that do the same thing differently. But when it comes to minnow lures, I know that I've bought more than I'll ever be able to use. I get the most use out of the modified redfin, the Maverick, and you guessed it, Sp minnows. But I own ALL OF THESE, I didn't read the article until I got home today after buying 2 more like this (Bomber windcheater and gags mambo minnow), and I'm trying to thing of where and when to use each one. They're all so similar, yet so different. I'd like to see who uses what where and when (No spots, just general locals) » read more

Im going on a party boat trip later this week and i havent been on the boat since i was going fishing with my father about 10 years ago so its pretty much first time going alone iwth friends.   Any advice on what i should be prepared for and what i need on the boat?   Its a all day striper boat and not sure if i got seasick when i was younger. Any advice on what i should or shouldnt do to avoid seasick?     Also rules and manners i need to know on the boat?   THANKS!! » read more

how are you guys storing or transporting your rods with regular cab pickups? just laying them down in the bed    post pics of how you transport your rods  » read more

what are your rarest plugs new and vintage PICTURES PLEASE i know roy c and bob jones are going to drive us crazy » read more

So lately it has seemed like I have been running into more and more dog owners while I have been fishing (mostly freshwater) and I have to say there are some pretty inconsiderate people out there. Not all experiences have been negative, but I cant help but notice that many have been. I have had people just do things such as have their dog jump in the water within feet of where I have been fishing and not even care, but I have also even had them allow their dogs to just run all over my spot and knock things over, step on my fishing rods, and even steal my bait. I frequently see them allow their dog to take a crap right on the trail and they just leave it there. I have been grappling with how to handle these situations, as I really dont... » read more

Well boyos, Penn has lit the forums on fire with this one thrilling old school fans of ultimate reliability and generating naysayers both. Some are looking for an "updated" version from Penn or a variety of modifications that the community has produced over the years. To be honest I have never used a 704/6Z despite its fame for decades of reliable use in the harshest of fishing reel environments, the surf...so when I get curious I want to tear one down and see what all the “hub-bub” is about. Off I went to the flea-bay to get a beater which usually exposes the flaws in the reel and can serve as an example of what we can expect over time. Disclaimer: Needless to say, I cannot comment from years of experience servicing this reel to... » read more