The Jersey Shore offers opportunities for all kinds of recreation. Even when a hurricane was brewing off of the coast, it did not deter this angler from surf fishing on the beach in Spring Lake, New Jersey.
Casting into the surf at Island Beach State Park can be very rewarding, especially when a 32 inch striped bass hits your line at about 80 miles an hour. I once had one latch onto my 10 foot fishing rod while sitting in a sand spike.
This dune buggy is situated near the ocean's edge at Island Beach State Park. A gull seems to be looking for some handouts while the fishing rod sits in a sand spike waiting for a bite.
The heart and soul of The Philippines lives in the thousands of tiny fishing villages scattered across more than 7,000 islands. Village life is harsh, but from hardship can come beautifully simple craftsmanship.
A trio of fishing boats anchored along the Tarpon Springs sponge docks on a cloudy day. They've already come back from their morning activities.
Wanna learn to surf? You can do it on the Jersey Shore.
The ships, the rust, the water. I love this place.
The fishing nets in Kochi are a prime tourist attraction. Thought to be brought by the Chinese centuries ago, these nets are grounded on shore and work on a complex system of rock-based counterweights.
great place to fish and swim and boating>
When visiting Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, hopefully the weather will cooperate and grant you a spectacular sunset, such as this one. Pictured here are the fishing boats docked at the Co-Op Docks, across the channel from the Shrimp Box Restaurant on Inlet Drive.