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Traditional handlining taken from United Nations Food and Agriculture site interesting read with some fundamental fishing techniques!

1. INTRODUCTION

A handline is cheap and simple to construct, but making and using it, like all fishing techniques, requires skill and knowledge to achieve the best results. The difference between the novice and the experienced professional handliner depends on a combination of variable operations that in any given fishing situation the professional is more likely to do correctly than the amateur, so that the professional is on average likely to catch m

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Added by RTAngler on April 16, 2010 at 12:23pm — No Comments

Preparation is key for offshore safety

Preparation for OFFSHORE ADVENTURES starts at BAJA Products Outfitters

SURVIVAL for the crew from a life threatening situation may come down to simple
preparation and planning. Sometimes the difference between surviving a
situation at sea comes down to having essentials that all boaters
should have when ventur

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Added by RTAngler on March 31, 2010 at 4:24pm — No Comments

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Added by M.Maccia on January 29, 2010 at 8:28am — No Comments

"POTS OFF REEF" BILL IN SENATE COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 1

ACTION ALERT FROM RFA-NJ CHAPTER "POTS OFF REEF" BILL IN SENATE COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 1 The Recreational Fishing Alliance New Jersey Chapter (RFA-NJ) is pleased to announce that Senate Sen. Van DrewBill 221, which would prohibit the use of certain fishing gear on artificial reefs (i.e. - "Pots off the Ree… Continue

Added by RTAngler on January 29, 2010 at 6:19am — No Comments

RFA-NJ LEADS EFFORT TO SECURE BETTER DATA

RFA-NJ LEADS EFFORT TO SECURE BETTER DATA In the month leading up to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC) meetings in December, the Recreational Fishing Alliance's New Jersey Chapter (RFA-NJ) worked diligently in making a case to convene a joint meeting of the MAFMC's Scientific and Stat… Continue

Added by RTAngler on January 7, 2010 at 5:41pm — No Comments

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Added by M.Maccia on December 21, 2009 at 4:20pm — No Comments

FISHERMEN TO MARCH ON WASHINGTON February 24

Recreational Fishing Alliance Contact: Jim Hutchinson, Jr. / 888-564-6732 For Immediate Release December 16, 2009 FISHERMEN TO MARCH ON WASHINGTON "United We Fish" To Seek Congressional Support On February 24 December 16, 2009 - In a historic show of solidarity, recreational and commercial fishermen will gather together on the steps of the Capitol on F… Continue

Added by RTAngler on December 16, 2009 at 12:41pm — No Comments

NOAA 'CHAMPIONS' ANOTHER CLOSURE No Red Snapper Fishing Until Further Notice

Unprecedented recreational fishing closures continue to hurt sport fishing businesses and commercial fisherman. Recreational Fishing Alliance For Immediate Release NOAA 'CHAMPIONS' ANOTHER CLOSURE No Red Snapper Fishing Until Further Notice December 4, 2009 - On Thursday afternoon, President Obama wrapped up a jobs forum in Michigan by challenging the nation's top CEOs, business leaders and economists to come up with innovative ideas to put Americans back to work. At the same time, NOAA Fisher… Continue

Added by RTAngler on December 4, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

RFA legal defense fund..... Files complaint for declaratory and injunctive relief from Sea Bass Closure

November 6, 2009 - The official complaint for declaratory and injunctive relief with “expedited consideration” has been filed in U.S. District Court on behalf the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic recreational community. Filed against the Secretary of the United States Department of Commerce, NOAA and NMFS on behalf of the sea bass closure, the RFA and its allies need your help! Click here to view entire complaint P… Continue

Added by RTAngler on November 24, 2009 at 8:24am — No Comments

TEAM EXILE- CAPE MAY- Tuna Stakes

Tuna Stakes - Grand Champions August 31st, 2009 We fished Chef Lenny Strobel’s Tournament that he created in memory of his father, and also as a fundraiser for Deborah Heart and Lung. It was an Overnight fishing tournament, and we chose to fish Thursday into Friday. We broke Absecon Inlet at 5 am and made our run to the edge in search of tuna, mahi, and wahoo. We found a couple of white marlin throughout the day catching one, which was Vinny’s first white marlin, and jumped another off. Fishin… Continue

Added by M.Maccia on October 27, 2009 at 10:24am — No Comments

12 MILLION U.S. SALTWATER ANGLERS IGNORED

Recreational Fishing Alliance Contact: Jim Hutchinson, Jr. / 888-564-6732 For Immediate Release October 26, 2009 12 MILLION U.S. SALTWATER ANGLERS IGNORED New Federal Attempts To Circumvent Legislative Process October 23, 2009 - A recently published federal taskforce report is causing a great deal of concern for America's recreational fishing community. For longtime members of the Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA) however, the claim that saltwater anglers have been kept out of the review proc… Continue

Added by RTAngler on October 26, 2009 at 10:04am — No Comments

Call to Action from the RFA to save the sea bass fishery

Recreational Fishing Alliance Action Alert RFA & ALLIES WILL SUE TO REOPEN SEA BASS FISHERY "Unprecedented" Federal Closure Forces Recreational Fishermen Into Legal Action October 9, 2009 - In the midst of the most severe economic crisis since the Great Depression, our federal government has chosen to shut down the recreational fishery for black sea bass for the next six months (effective Monday, October 5, 2009) based on survey data that's been described as "fatally flawed" by the Nationa… Continue

Added by RTAngler on October 10, 2009 at 7:42am — No Comments

NOAA ignores imput from recreational industry and shuts down Sea Bass Fishery

Recreational Fishing Alliance Press Release For Immediate Release October 2, 2009 Contact: Jim Hutchinson, Jr. 888-564-6732 NOAA Ignores Input From Recreational Fishing Community "Fatally Flawed" Data Used To Keep America From Fishing As reported in the Asbury Park Press of New Jersey on October 2, the Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA) is exploring legal options to block a federal shutdown of the black sea bass fishery along the Eastern Seaboard. "This is unprecedented, absolutely unpreceden… Continue

Added by RTAngler on October 5, 2009 at 7:06am — No Comments

Come down and check out the weigh-ins August 26, 2009

Fish will be coming in today into Hoffman's Marina and Trump Marina wrapping up the second official day of fishing in the Tuna $takes Invitational. Bedrock is hoping to hold on to thier lead in the Tuna divisions with thier 61.1lb Yellowfin. Come down and join the fun at the dock and check out the critters from the deep. You will definitely be impressed by the new Look of Hoffman's Marina with over 88 years of sportfishing history. The great staff at the dock will take care of your fishing and b… Continue

Added by RTAngler on August 26, 2009 at 5:30am — No Comments

Tuna $takes Three boats fished today

Boat # Boat Name Mon/Tues Tues/Wed. Wed/Thurs. Thurs/Fri 1 Bella Donna - - - - - - - - 2 Dirty Martini 3 Jeannie D 4 Soul Mate 5 Players 6 Fiddlesticks 7 Good Karma 8 Irish Lady 9 Lil Doll 10 Tail Dancer 11 Pipe Dreamer 12 Lucky Strike 13 Brenda’s III 14 Tongue & Groove 15 Big Boy 16 Can Do Too 17 Bedrock Fishing 18 Out Back 19 Milling Around 20 Milling Around Fishing 21 Perfect Catch 22 Shadow 23 Taylor Vee Fishing 24 Change Order 25 Change Order 26… Continue

Added by RTAngler on August 24, 2009 at 11:13am — No Comments

Tuna $takes Invitational is here!!!!

Lets get ready to troll and chunk and chase the species of your choice in the most versatile tournament in NEW JERSEY!!!! To tune into the live coverage click this link: live coverage Tournament Details This Tournament is designed by a Fisherman for the Fishermen/women involving trolling and/or chunking. A flexible format will allow boats to leave any inlet between & including Shark River Inlet south to Cape May In… Continue

Added by RTAngler on August 18, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

Tuna $takes Hoffman's meet and Greet!!!!

It was exciting to greet all who showed at the new Hoffman's Marina in Brielle, New Jersey. The scene was set for a great event under the tent to keep us dry in what seems to be monsoon season. It is a pleasure to have teamed up with John Grady, the owner of Hoffman's, who is breathing new life and spirit into the piers which have played so much in the history of Jersey Sport fishing for over eighty years. There is no doubt that the "Norther Weigh Station" will expand this event and Hoffman's le… Continue

Added by RTAngler on June 22, 2009 at 8:00am — 1 Comment