Resources

Tides and Terrains

• NOAA Tides
• Google Ocean

Fishing Updates and Discussion

• http://Striped-Bass.com
• http://StripersOnLine.com

Fishing Clubs and Associations

Connecticut:

• Hartford Surf Fishing Club
• Connecticut Surfcasters Association

Rhode Island

• Weekapaug Surfcasters Club

Massachusetts

• Buzzards Bay Anglers Club
• Plum Island Surfcasters
• Cape Code Salties
• Nantucket Anglers’ Club
• Martha’s Vineyard Surfcasters Association

Lure Manufacturing and Repair

Wood filler for lure repair:

• Famowood Filler (resin based)
• Bondo (resin based auto body filler)

Glue for bonding bucktail to hooks:

• 2-Ton Epoxy (longer working time than 5-Minute Epoxy)

Wood sealant:

• Shellac, thinned, repeated coats
• Val-Oil, a blend of gum turpentine and sealer
• Zinsser’s Primer/Sealer/Bond

Stainless lips, through-wires, nose & tail grommets, eyes

• http://NJTackle.com
• http://CapeCodeTackle.com
• Moores