By David Draper

We’ve been on an extended run of reader-submitted Food Fight photos and it continues this week with two fishy pics. So let’s skip the filler and go right to the meat of the matter. Cast your votes for the fish dish you’d most like to tuck into right now. [ Read Full Post ]

By Jimmy Fee

Editor’s Note: Jimmy Fee is the editor of On The Water magazine and a die-hard surfcaster of the highest caliber. He chases big bass from the rocky North Shore of Massachusetts to the beaches of southern New Jersey.

Trying to narrow down hundreds of striper surf lures to the top 25 is like trying to name the 25 best rock ‘n’ roll songs of all time. The list changes based on countless variables, like time, place, atmosphere, and most of all, personal preference. Just as there are no definitive best rock ‘n’ roll songs, the lures here largely reflect my opinion as a devoted surfcaster and will surely be debated. But consider some factors used in the selection process.

In picking this list, I didn’t just look at which baits generally catch the most fish, or which have caught some of my biggest bass. That wouldn’t even begin to narrow it down. Surfcasting for stripers is steeped in history and tradition, and filled with stories (legends even) about these fish and the men who chase them. A proper listing of the best-ever lures needs a nod to that history and must give deference to the lures that... [ Read Full Post ]

By Tim Romano

Folks, we have a winner! There were a number of hilarious entries to last week's caption contest, some of which I've posted below for everyone's enjoyment.

The winner is jvf, who wrote: "Caught a nice buzz, not a record, but nice one."  [ Read Full Post ]

By Tim Romano

Many of you are familiar with our caption contests. Winners typically receive a rod, reel, or pair of waders—something to that extent… 

The prize is going to be a bit different this week. We'll be giving away one of my limited edition photographic prints. [ Read Full Post ]

By David Draper

Back in the late 1980s, I was wearing flannel before anyone even heard of Pearl Jam, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that I’m at the forefront of food fashion as well, at least according to the Food Channel list of what food trends will be hot in 2013. In fact, I’m betting most Wild Chef readers are ahead of the trend that says smoking will be the next big thing in the restaurant scene. Firing up the smoker is just one of the many techniques we regularly rely on.
 
Over at Epicurious, it’s more of the same with their claim that the white-hot focus on all things below of the Mason-Dixon line will push even further south to Brazil, where churrascaria reigns. I will admit I was getting tired of food media hitting me with yet another recipe for the world’s best fried chicken and waffles, so reading about meat-centric Brazilian barbecue is definitely something to look forward to. [ Read Full Post ]

By Chad Love

Delaware's 34-year-old saltwater striped bass record is now history after a surf fisherman hauled in a 52-pound striper this weekend.

From this story on capegazette.com: 
The Holy Grail of Delaware saltwater fishing has been passed. On Saturday, Ben Smith, fishing a chunk of fresh bunker in the surf at Three Rs Road, connected with a 52-pound rockfish and took over the Delaware State Record for the species. The previous record was set in 1978 by Betty Rosen and weighed 51 pounds, eight ounces. That fish was caught from the south jetty at Indian River Inlet.

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