Angler:
Al “YakMan” Stillman

Home Water(s):
New Jersey Coast

Status:
Local Team – Kayak Fishing Stuff

Experience:
Alan Stillman is a passionate sea kayaker and obsessive kayak angler, specializing in light tackle, small craft, inshore and offshore fishing.  Al grew up on the New Jersey shore, surf fishing as a child, and party boat fishing with his father.  He has spent many weeks on long-range SOLO kayak trips in the Outer Banks of North Carolina and in Maine on the Maine Island Trail. Al frequents Long Island and Montauk Point with yearly scheduled trips and also fishes the Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby each year in June.

Al helped to launch fish tagging programs in his area to help manage the fisheries he frequents. His efforts include writing articles about fishing and helping to assess fish populations in his area. These experiences have made YakMan an exciting competitor, angler and a very sought-after, skilled guide.

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