Merry Fishmas! '20

Merry Fishmas! '19

Dear Santa,

All I want for Fishmas are keeper-sized Stripers that I can catch & release from the surf in 2020.  Like in olden days, those happy golden days of yore.  Let them gather near to us once more, if the fates allow.  Pretty please...

Yours Truly, 
A 2019 Schoolie-Catching Expert

v.2 (before Santa unhooks, of all tried-and-true Bomber color schemes, his trusty red & white Long-A)

Merry Fishmas! '18

Wishing you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas, a joyous holiday season, and a prosperous 2019!  See you on the sand next year..

"Santa's 50"  For the 2018 holiday season, I "present" a layout that I altered after I first posted it for this blog in Dec. '16.  The most notable change is the use of artist Ford Flick's beautiful and lively-looking Striper illustration titled "Mature Striped Bass."  Although it's nearly impossible to discern, I would like to note that for this picture, Santa is standing on a snow-covered 8th Ave. jetty that I photographed (and fished) in Asbury Park, NJ a few years ago before beach replenishment covered most of it.

Now! Dasher, now! Dancer, now! Prancer and Morone Saxatilis!

Merry "Fishmas" 2017

Merry "Fishmas" and a Happy New Year to all!

Merry Fishmas!

This is a layout I put together today arranged in the spirit of the season and the Christmas holiday with us surfcasters in mind.  Best wishes to all for a safe and happy holiday season!  May 2017 bring us continued prosperity.