Mels-Place.com is a Comprehensive Directory of Saltwater Fishing Sites.
With over 5,000 links, it's quite a collection,
so come on in... the water's fine!

Contents Page - Main table of contents

ABCs and Goodies
  Fish Names
  Line Diameters
  Sandy Hook Tides
  Tide Conversions
  Sandy Hook Lighthouse
  Marine Radio Frequencies
  Cold Water Survival
  Weather Insights
  The Ryme of the Ancient Mariner
  Leslie – Memorial to Leslie Dreeson

Books, Magazines and VideosEverything for the armchair angler

California FishingSaltwater fishing on the left coast.  Plenty of links for long-range tuna fishing
  Cabo San Lucas
  Charter Boats, Party Boats and Landings
  Fishing Regulations
  Fishing Reports
  Live Baits
  Organizations
  Tackle
  Tackle Shops
  Weather & Tides

Cfood BuyingFresh seafood delivered to your door

Chesapeake Bay FishingFishing and crabbing on the largest bay in the United States of America

Clothing & Foul Weather Gear – Fishing apparel from head to toe
  Shirts, Pants, T-Shirts, Jackets
  Cold Weather Clothing, Coats, Thermal Underwear, Socks
  Footwear
  Gloves
  Headwear
  Rainwear
  Sunglasses

Event CalendarLocal fishing-related events for the year

Fine Fishing ArtFishy photographs, prints, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics and nautical gifts

Fishing CraftSo, you want to buy a fishing boat…
  Admiralty
  Aluminum Craft
  Catamarans
  Custom Craft
  Fiberglass Craft
  Inflatable Craft
  Kayaks
  Marine Insurance
  Marine Survey
  Miscellaneous
  Trailers
  Workboats
 
Fishing Tackle - If it's saltwater tackle you want, then look no further
  Accessories
  Baits and Live Bait Systems
  Belts and Harnesses
  Downriggers, Outriggers & Rod Holders
  Fishing Line and Leaders
  Hooks
  Lures and Jigs
  Nets and Seines
  Reels
  Rods
  Tackle Shops
  Taxidermy
  Terminal Tackle

Florida FishingSaltwater fishing in the Sunshine State
  Charter Boats
  Fishing Reports
  Government Sites
  Marine Attractions
  Organizations and Associations
  Tackle Shops
  Weather and Tides

Fly FishingSaltwater fly fishing, of course
  Accessories
  Clubs
  E-zines
  Flies
  Fly Tying
  Fly Lines
  Fly Reels
  Fly Rods
  Rod Building
  Tackle Shops

Government SitesGovernment issue
  Federal Fishery Management Councils
  National Marine Fisheries Service sites
  NOAA services
  US Coast Guard

It’s the Law Recreational fishing regulations for New Jersey.  Also links to the marine fisheries agencies for each state bordering on the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and the Gulf of Mexico

Local Fishing NewsMel's Central New Jersey fishing report

MarinasA listing of New Jersey marinas

Marine ChartingElectronic chart plotters, GPS/plotter combos, charting instrumentation and plotting tools

Marine ElectronicsMarine radars, marinized PCs and displays, fish finders, down, forward and side-scanning Sonars, autopilots, VHF radios, single sideband radios, portable VHF radios, mobile satellite communications, antennas and communications service providers

Marine GearYou just gotta have some of this stuff to complete the picture!
  Aluminum Products and Fabricators
  Anchors, Moorings and Accessories
  Batteries, Battery Chargers, AC/DC Power, & Inverters
  Binoculars, Telescopes & Night Vision Scopes
  Boat Care Products
  Buoys, Fenders & Floats
  Canvas, Covers & Carpeting
  Coolers, Ice Chests & Fish Boxes
  Davits & Winches
  Fiberglass Products & Fabricators
  Fiberglass, Resins & Supplies
  Fighting Chairs
  Generators & Accessories
  Hatches, Doors, Manholes, Portlights, Scuttles & Windows
  Heating & Cooling
  Helm Chairs
  Icemakers
  Instrumentation, Compasses & Gauges
  Lighting
  Lubricants & Corrosion Protection
  Miscellaneous Gear
  Paints & Coatings
  Pumps
  Rope
  Safety & Survival Gear
  Sanitation
  Seawalls, Docks & Pilings
  Stainless Steel Products and Fabricators
  Steering Systems & Autopilots
  Supplies, Suppliers and Chandleries
  Underwater Cameras
  Watermakers
  Wood

Marine PropulsionEverything to make your boat go Zoom, Zoom, Zoom!
  Diesel Motors
  Drive Systems
  Exhaust Systems, Mufflers & Accessories
  Fuel Tanks, Filters, Fuel Additives & Air Filters
  Gasoline Motors
  Jet Drive Motors
  Miscellaneous
  Outboard Motors
  Propellers & Accessories
  Sterngear - Bearings, Impellers, Rudders, Seals & Shafting
  Thrusters
  Transmissions
  Trim Tabs & Jack Plates

Mike’s Maritime MemorabiliaA very large photo collection of vintage New Jersey and New York party fishing boats, marinas, fishing piers, buoys, lightships, lighthouses and other fishing memorabilia.  A notable tribute to our local fishing heritage.

New Jersey FishingA collection of links for saltwater fishing in the Garden State
  Bait and Tackle Shops
  Education
  Fishing Reports
  Marinas
  NJ Government
  Organizations, Clubs and Associations
  Party & Charter Boats
  Stripers
  Tide Predictions
  Water Temperatures
  Weather Reports

New LinksOur latest posting of new fishing links

News and InfoFishing reports, chat rooms and how-to FAQs

North Carolina FishingOuter Banks and Cape Hatteras fishing

OrganizationsSaltwater fishing organizations, clubs and associations

Party and Charter Fishing Boats New Jersey and New York-based fishing boats
  Party Boats (open boats)
  Large Charter Boats (more than 6 passengers)
  Small Charter Boats (6 or less passengers)
  Miscellaneous

Phish PhotosA collection of fishy pictures for your enjoyment
  Raising the USS Cole
  Mark48 Torpedo Test

Research and EducationLearn more about fish and fishing

SoftwareFishing-related software and PC utility programs

StripersStriper fishing in the New York Bight.
  NJ Bonus Bass Program and Check Stations
  Striper Weight Chart

Weather and TidesAlways check the weather before going fishing.
  Coastal Marine Weather Forecasts
  Current Marine Weather Conditions
  Offshore Marine Weather Forecasts
  Commercial Marine Weather Forecasts
  Miscellaneous Weather Links
  National Weather Service (NWS) Forecast Offices
  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Sites
  Radar Images
  Sea Surface Temperatures
  Sun and Moon Information
  Tide Predictions
 

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