SJ…The news for 2015

We are just few weeks away from 2015 (I know, its hard to believe) so I figured I would fill you in on few things we are doing for our readers. As you know, we never stop trying to make SJ better for our subscribers and 2015 should bring few new things that I am sure many of you will enjoy.
January issue will be packed with articles and videos including a full interview with our columnist John Skinner whose book Striper Pursuit seems to be THE gift of this holiday season.  We will feature the full video version later in the year too for those of you who are stimulated by a spoken instead of written word

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Speaking of videos, our Rod Guru Lou Caruso’s column will now become a video column so Lou can save his typing finger for better things, like wrapping your custom rod. Speaking of rods, this might be the best time to contact him if you have a rod in mind for next year before the little bugger gets too busy with orders. http://www.louscustomrods.com/
The January issue will also feature Episode #5 of Montauk Time And Tide series. This 12 minute episode will look at how things have changed over the years.

We are going to try to make as many shows as we possibly can this winter and shake your hands and thank you for supporting us. We probably wont be able to make them all but we will do our best even if we have to split the crew on some weekends. For those of you that are looking for holiday gifts or cant make the shows, you can get 10% off on any order in our online store by using a code SJ10OFF.  The 10% off code expires Monday at midnight.

Another big news from us is SJ TV, a multi segmented video show for the surfcasters. The first episode, about 25 minutes long will appear exclusively for SJ subscribers around January 20th. You will be able to log into trough a link we are going to put up and watch the complete 25 minute episode in is entirety. The first episode of SJTV features Bill Fischer hammering bass up to 30 pounds on chunks, Crazy Alberto on Conservation, Bill Wetzel on bottle plugs, John Skinner and I make an appearance as does Lou Caruso with innovate way to protect your casting finger, and RI sharpie Dennis Zambrotta closes the first episode with The Last Word. I am hopping to have a trailer for you in few days.

Like every holiday season, guys from LIBBA are doing their annual toy drive. Here is the information
LIBBA Operation Holiday Spirit

20th Annual Toy & Food Drive
LIBBA is conducting its 20th annual Operation Holiday Spirit, Toy and Food Drive.  We are asking our fellow sportsman to help the needy children here on Long Island.  You can bring holiday joy by donating new unwrapped toys and nonperishable food (no glass please) to the Operation Holiday Spirit Drive.  Just bring the toys and/or food to one of our designated drop off sites which are listed below.  LIBBA Directors and volunteers will collect and distribute your donations in time for the Holidays.  You have no time to shop?  That’s no problem as we will shop for you.  All you need to do is mail us a check or money order payable to LIBBA.  Mark the check/money order in the memo area with O.H.S. or send a gift certificate to:  LIBBA, PO Box 816, Babylon NY 11702.

Thank you and from the LIBBA Officers, we want to wish all a safe and happy holiday season.

Trophy Tackle

The Camp-Site Sport Shop

Bob’s Bait & Tackle

Ralphs Bait & Tackle

Cow Harbor B&T

J&J Sports Inc

The Fisherman

Saltwaters Tackle

Lindenhurst Bait & Tackle

Sea Isle Tackle

L.I. Outdoorsman

Causeway Bait & Tackle

Bay Park Fishing Station

JJ Miles Truck & Auto Center

Crossbay Bait & Tackle

Harmony Bar & Grill

Fly Fishing Supply & Instruction