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   Surf & Inshore Fishing 2011 - Full Video

    Check out the visually stunning full 35 minute version of Ambergris's 2011 SIFF project.
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   Bucktail Fishing for Striped Bass - Bay Bucktailing

   jskinner's latest video offering  on using bucktail jigs
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   Frog Fishing 101

   j0k3r wrote up a nice post on freshwater frog fishing. Check it out! 
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   Check out the new Online Store/RM Tackle Forum!

   You can talk directly with Ryan and comment/ask questions/make suggestions in regards to the...
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   Is there a best all around kayak?

   For fishing, fresh water(river and lakes), salt(ocean and bay)? 
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   How to tie the Alberto Knot (Modified Albright)

   The Alberto knot is an excellent knot for joining different diameter leaders to mono and/or...
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   tutorial - penn 320gti/320gt2/321gti rebuild

   Who doesn't own at least one of these? Alan Tani shows us how to take apart, lube and modify...
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   A lot of people buy boats.

   Some people are man enough to build their own. Lets follow Rmarsh as he builds a 17' Center...
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   How to Build a Livewell/Bait Tank

   Lots of good info in this thread for people looking to build a livewell/bait tank.
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    Susquehanna River fishing 2012

    New year but riverrunner is already putting quality fish in the boat. 
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    Van Staal VM150. A Day in Montauk.. Full tear down and Review

    Andre Schwartz takes the new Van Staal VM150 to Montauk then takes it to bits.

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Catch of the Summer Photo Contest: Win a New Reel from PENN!

• forum discussion
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• started by TimS

Post pictures of your best catches of the summer in this thread and you could win one of two PENN SQUALL SQL40LD Reels. » read more

Stingray Tackle "White Lie" Contest Winners!

• forum discussion
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• started by TimS

Sorry for the delay, entirely my fault Congratulations to Sharkey N Sons for his "white lie" of telling his dad he had a stomach ache while working at the family store so he could disappear for a little while to fish through an old outhouse....umm...'facility' that was directly over a trout stream http://www.stripersonline.com/t/844870/win-a-200-gift-card-to-stingray-tackle/45#post_9187477 Sharkey wins the $200 gift certificate from Stingray Tackle And a very generous surprise, Stingray Tackle decided to also give away two "runner up" $50 gift certificates to Scoobydoo and Charleston for their excellent white lie stories Thank you Stingray, that is very generous! Scoobydoo's story is here:... » read more

Hook a Million with Mustad Hooks!

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• started by TimS

$1,400,000 is up for grabs! Haul in a record. Haul off the cash.  » read more

Hogy Lures now on SOL

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• started by Hogy Lures

 Hogy will now be available for answers to questions about products, rigging, techniques and videos.   Feel free to give us a buzz.   Tight Lines -   Hogy Staff » read more

Van Staal Bailed VSB 250 : The Review

• forum discussion
• in Main Forum
• started by Alan Hawk

Hello everyone I've used Van Staal reels since they first appeared, yet never reviewed one because each time I was close to doing it something would change in their design and I'd decide to wait: Drags went from non-sealed to sealed, handle's housing went from smooth to hexagonal, internal counter-weight became external, nut on the handle disappeared, stainless steel shaft became titanium, bankruptcy, two sales, production moved to China, etc. Now I can finally go ahead and do it as things have settled and the design has seemingly reached a stable point where no major changes are to be expected. This review is of the bailed edition, and as we proceed I will point out the differences between it and the bailless edition, so this review... » read more

Gear for the Ditch aka the Cape Cod Canal

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• in Massachusetts Fishing
• started by rbenash

Newbie first post. So simple questions.   I do fish the Cape most every year for a good long while. The canal has always intriqued me and I would like to spend some time on it.   My questions are more about gear and patterns. Gear first.   It seems that most canal hunters use some specific rigs. Looks like long rods almost like bank fishing in that regard.   Thing is I know from wading and other types of shore fishing long length can actually get in the way at times depending on surrounding area you are casting from.   I will have an 8ft MH Shimano Terez and a Tranx that I'll be using along with some 7'6 inshore St. Croix with me for fishing out of the boat. Wondering if the Terez/Tranx will give me distance I... » read more

Ryan Smith of R.M. Smith Custom Lures has taken over running the SOL Online Store!

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• started by labrador 1

On Thursday March 29 at 12:30 PM the online store is opening a new chapter in its life. This project has been in the works for some time and I hope that it will benefit all of you folks who enjoy and appreciate this crazy sport we all share a love for. Your support of the store will continue to benefit TimS and Stripersonline but I am taking the helm and hope that I can offer the kind of gear that will make your fishing experiences more enjoyable and productive. Ultimately I hope to gain my direction from the membership here by offering the products you need and want. Both TimS and I would love to thank all of you for supporting the online store and for supporting the plugs I have sold here in the past. I look forward to this new... » read more

Beach cart choices

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• in Main Forum
• started by Keith Benning

Looking at two different beach carts, actually more like dollies. I wanted to make one, but for travel reasons, it's really not an option. The wheelez brand one is more expensive, but can haul 160 pounds. The Genji one can only take 70 pounds. It has rod holders built on it, but from the look of it, the rods would be hitting you in the head when you tilt it back. It's about 70.00 cheaper, but will only haul half the weight. I would go with a regular cart, but I might have to go down stairs with it. I plan on using it to haul gear on beaches, piers, and jetties. Anyone have any experience with either one of these? I read the reviews on Amazon, but none of them were from fishermen. Thanks » read more

Any Tips for a new Surf Fisherman??

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• started by Mattymo92

Hey everyone,   Im new to surf fishing and im starting to really get into it and plan on doing alot of fishing on the delaware shore (Bethany, Dewey, Rohoboth area). I was just wondering if anyone had any words of wisdom  or pertinent advice that they wish someone gave them early in the game?   - Matt M. » read more

Are you a bait or a lure guy?

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• started by pricise10

I like to use bait between March and April then I use lures when bait fish (bunker) are around, but I've seen many people use bait the whole fishing (striper/bluefish) season. How about you? » read more

Lets talk about long casting metals

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• started by High Plains Drifter

Let's talk about long casting metals. Just like the previous "surface skipping lure" post, this is all about aerodynamics and distance, not about fish enticement ability. All lures are around 3 ounces give or take a half-ounce and the testing was done using an unfancy (but well executed) overhead cast. The rods were between 11 and 12 foot with a spinning reel and 50# PowerPro line. Lighter weight tackle does not apply. We are talking about casts with heavy lures. Lets not talk about exact casting distances. In the real world wind, fatigue, clothing, footing, etc. will always be a factor. Instead the metals will be compared with each other. Suffice it to say that most of the distances are in the 100 to 150 yard... » read more

**BEFORE YOU TRY TO BUY OR SELL HERE, READ THIS - Buy/Sell/Tade Forum Rules

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• in Buy/Sell/Trade Forums
• started by TimS

The Buy/Sell/Trade forum is for contributing members of this website. To be initially considered a "contributing member" you must have BOTH the following: - You must have at least 15 posts. - You must be registered for at least 7 days. - ***TO REMAIN A CONTRIBUTING MEMBER YOU MUST CONTINUE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE OTHER FORUMS HERE*** (Please, do not email me and ask why you cannot post in this forum when you are a brand new member or have like 3 posts -- it's right here, at the top, in bold text...the answer to your question...pinned to the top -- it even says "read this before you post" ****If you do not come here to engage in discussions, help others or even to ask questions or socialize, then please don't use this forum to buy... » read more

Step by Step simple streamer...a use for bird fur & marabou

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• in Fly Tying Forum
• started by davidstrout

Getting ready fpr spring streamer fishing for big browns on the D The following step by step is a simple, fairly large profile fly with easily obtainable materials.... I tie it on shanks because I want to incorporate a stinger hook as shown for two reasons.. 1...small # 6 hook does little damage to trout and hook is at rear of fly to get those "short strike nippers" 2-..should I hook up on bottom I can break off rear hook, re tie a stinger loop of mono and a small hook and save my fly..cant figure out why people use fireline etc for stingers.... A few notes.. tiipet to fly should be 2X the breaking streanth of mono at fly rear to stinger hook 1-2 turns of fox or coon on zonker is great to hold marabou shape Profiles can be... » read more

2012 NJ Fluke Regs

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• in Bottom Fishing Forum
• started by daves745t

Season from May 5 to September 28 5 Fish Limit @ 17.5 inches So whatcha think? I know guys who target them from the surf should be happy. But will we ever get those three fish back? » read more

Reading the water, again...

• forum discussion
• in DelMarVa Fishing Forum
• started by Rumble Fish aka Poppy

In the time that followed the thread I wrote about Reading the water http://www.stripersonline.com/surftalk/showthread.php?t=417339    I received a lot of pms and e-mails from readers asking questions. A lot of the questions, actually more like comments, centered around fishers not being able to see or find the surf structure that I spoke about in that thread. Specifically, the fishers wanted to understand more about the out-suck aka rip current aka hole aka riptide aka break (cut or channel) in the sandbar. Although that last thread from several years ago had a few pictures of such structure, I thought I would make another thread w/ more pictures along w/ some description. Now, before we get to the pictures, keep in mind... » read more

Reading the water...

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• in DelMarVa Fishing Forum
• started by Rumble Fish aka Poppy

Part 1 - Reading the Water Why is this important? If what lies below the surf waters was thoroughly understood and embraced, the more success the surf fisherman would have at catching fish! Sounds simple, but truth is reading the water is difficult. So what is below the surf waters? Well, certainly there are fish, we already know this...and for many of us that is all that needs to be known... So, for those so inclined, I guess reading the water is not a prerequisite to successfully catching fish... And there is some truth in this...a surf fisherman can totally disregard what the water is telling him, make a cast, and put a fish on the beach...happens all the time. Why? Because the fisherman more than likely, but unknowingly, had... » read more

I'd like to welcome Penn Reels to StripersOnline!

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• in Main Forum
• started by TimS

Welcome aboard Penn Reels We are very proud to have you guys aboard, Penn Reels have been a part of striped bass fishing and surf fishing going back to the mid 1930's - that's a testament to the business and their products to still be a leader in the industry so many decades later We have added a forum specifically for Penn Reels - in this forum we hope to bring Penn together and the folks that use or would like to use their products. Our members will have direct contact with representatives from Penn Reels - you will be able to ask product questions, make suggestions, have discussions about the products and even get customer service from Peen Reels right on this website. I'm very excited to see this unfold as I think this could be... » read more

Stomach Contents

• Featured by TACKLE JUNKIE

Ever wonder what's included in a Striped Bass's diet? Based on these member submitted pictures I'd say  anything and everything! Have any stomach contents photo's? We'd love to see them! » read more

Metal Lips, Don't touch that lip!

• forum discussion
• in Main Forum
• started by Jig Man

I've seen this topic come up on here on a number of occasions. People mention minor mods to a metal lip swimmer: bending the line tie, changing hook sizes, removing a hook, swapping a teaser tail for the tail hook, all to get a better/different action from that plug. At the same time, folks caution to never touch the lip. I can't for the life of me understand why people would make other modifications to the plug, but somehow touching the lip is considered taboo. Now, I certainly would not suggest to take a plug fresh out of the package and start bending the lip willy nilly before swimming it nor would I necessarily recommend someone new to fishing metal lips start messing with the lip before they understand how that plug works. However,... » read more

bearings, grease, tools, rants and raves ....

• forum discussion
• in Reel Maintenance and Repair
• started by alantani

in many past reel repair posts, you've seen me open up bearings to clean them, but i've never had a complete discussion of one this topic before. i'd like to do this now. it's a post that is long overdue. for many reels, bearings are the weak link. they are often the first things that will fail. i will start out by saying that shimano recognized this and was the first company to actually do something about it. as of yet, no other major reel manufacturers have followed suit. i hope that will change. basic fishing reel bearing design is fairly simple. you've got an outer race, and inner race, the balls themselves and a cage. the material almost always stainless steel. the biggest difference between bearings is the "side... » read more

Cooking Your Catch

• Featured by TACKLE JUNKIE

So you've caught some fish, now what? Did you know we have a forum dedicated to cooking not only fish but anything you're in the mood for?  You can use the search feature to find previously posted recipes or start a new thread and add your own.  » read more

Penn Torque Spinning Reel : Alan Hawk's Review

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• started by Alan Hawk

Hello all I need to apologize for the delay in posting this. I made a poll about it in November 2010, but it took me several months before I could post because I needed to be satisfied that I have used it enough and under as many fishing conditions as I could to know what it is and what it's not. A majority in that poll wanted a review of the VS VM150, but then on my second outing with the VS someone who wasn't paying attention caused an incident that left the reel needing a repair. I knew that even after I fix it it won't be fit for a review, so I turned my attention to the Torque and put the VS on the back burner until I get a new one, maybe even in a bigger size when they release it. Before we get to the reel I'd like to say... » read more

Korker Modification - StripersOnline Community

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 Korker Modification. Making Korkers that last!
by Oznavad and BassBlitz For those of you looking for the solution to Korkers whose studs last about 3 rocks. here's the best solution I've seen. It's really just a slightly tweaked copy of BassBlitz's Korkers. BB has been using these for a full season in Montauk and can attest totheirperformance and durability. » read more

Shoot out of the "El Cheapo" Surf rods!!!!!!!!

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• started by Awesome John

I guess this is a topic that is a long time comming and shouldnt be overlooked...Sure I love high quality expensive gear.. dont we all?I want all Lamiglass, St Criox, Loomis and Breakaway rods myself.... but as we all get better at this surf game one tends to want specific rods for specific applications to get the full enjoyment from your tackle and seasoned hand skills ... yeah sure fine and dandy but who has got that kinda cash to throw out 2k for 5 Good custom rods?Now that brings me to the topic of "CHINA" or Pacific rim manufacturing..... Now that Word China is starting to mean a lot in the tackle business. Why???? Well these guys "used" to make "total" junk and now there are a select few "outstanding" factories over there that... » read more

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