www.Mels-Place.com is a comprehensive directory of over 4,300 links to saltwater fishing sites, fishing information, fishing pictures and more.  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
  Moonrise and Moonset
  Beaufort Wind Scale
  Marine Radio Frequencies
  Cold Water Survival
  Weather Insights
  The Ryme of the Ancient Mariner
  Leslie – Memorial to Leslie Dreeson

Books, Magazines and Videos - Everything for the armchair angler.

California Fishing – Saltwater 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 Buying – Fresh seafood delivered to your door.

Chesapeake Bay Fishing – Fishing and crabbing in 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 Calendar - Local fishing-related events for the year.

Fine Fishing Art – Fishy photographs, prints, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics and nautical gifts.

Fishing Craft – So, 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 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 Fishing – Saltwater fishing in the Sunshine State.
  Charter Boats
  Fishing Reports
  Government Sites
  Marine Attractions
  Organizations and Associations
  Tackle Shops
  Weather and Tides

Fly Fishing – Saltwater, of course.
  Accessories
  Clubs
  E-zines
  Flies
  Fly Tying
  Fly Lines
  Fly Reels
  Fly Rods
  Rod Building
  Tackle Shops

Government Sites - Government 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 agency for each state bordering on the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and the Gulf of Mexico.

Local Fishing News – Mel’s Central New Jersey fishing report

Marinas – A listing of New Jersey marinas.

Marine Charting – Electronic chart plotters, GPS/plotter combos, electronic and paper charts, charting instrumentation and plotting tools.

Marine Electronics – Marine 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 Gear - You 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 Propulsion – Everything 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 Memorabilia – A very large photo collection of vintage New Jersey and New York party fishing boats, marinas, fishing piers, buoys, light ships, lighthouses and other fishing memorabilia.  A notable tribute to our local fishing heritage.

New Jersey Fishing – A 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 Links – Our latest posting of new fishing links.

News and Info – Fishing reports and how-to FAQ’s.

North Carolina Fishing – Outer Banks and Cape Hatteras fishing.

Organizations – Saltwater 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 Photos – A collection of fishy pictures for your enjoyment.
  Raising the USS Cole
  Mark48 Torpedo Test

Research and Education – Learn more about fish and fishing.

Software – Fishing-related software and PC utility programs.

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

Weather and Tides - Always 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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