The author with a 47-inch striper caught off North Jersey on a 10-inch Stride glide bait. Photo by Joe Cermele Though the official timeline is a bit hazy, many anglers point to the swimbait revolution ...

With many rivers cresting over their banks from the recent deluge of rain, anglers are trekking to saltwater estuarial spots where chum fishing has been good. The best place to target chum is Hood ...

Its yummy (smelly) appeal can turn fish on during the off-seasons or when the fishing is just plain bad. Those who power-chum catch more fish. Offshore anglers do it. Folks who fish for mullet do it.