Posted on December 15, 2019 West gale should set up Monday fishing A gale warning is up through Sunday evening for west winds gusting to 40 knots, but that should knock down the swells to set up fishing conditions for Monday. Sunday’s forecast starts with west winds at 20-25 knots that increase to 40 knots during the day. However, by Monday morning the forecast is for northwest winds at just 5-10 knots. There is a chance of snow — and then likely rain and snow in the afternoon. The Jamaica from Brielle canceled its Saturday night trip to far offshore wrecks, but has added another at 11 p.m. Sunday to fish for sea bass on Monday. Call 732 528-5014 for reservations. The Friday trip produced a boat limit of jumbo sea bass plus some porgies and bluefish. Peter Seabrooke from Kings Park, N.Y. won the pool with a 6.5-pound sea bass, followed by Sergio Costa of Farmingdale at 6.2 pounds. The Big Mohawk from Belmar has dropped its Sunday blackfish reservation trip due to the weather, but will run another on Monday that has some spots open. Call 732 974-9606 for reservations.