Fishing was off after the recent near-frost cold front, and a southeast wind didn t help as we fished two half-days in Paul s 24-foot Robalo flats boat. Crazy Alberto stuck to casting a small paddle tail and kept picking away at small spotted sea trout (including one keeper) plus ladyfish, while I stuck with bait in hope of finding a bigger fish which I did with a 23 1 2-inch redfish (red drum) on a ladyfish chunk.
Posted on February 4, 2022 Canyon Runner Seminar down to 20 tickets The annual Canyon Runner Seminar will be held Saturday in Harrah s Resort at Atlantic City. I ve attended this seminar in the past and I highly recommend it.
The Raritan Bay Anglers Club Fisherman s Flea Market will be held Feb. 5 from 8 30 to 2 in St. Cecelia s Hall at 45 Ruth Ave., Iselin. Hi-Mar Striper Club Fishing Flea Market has been set for Feb. 12 at the Port Monmouth VFW from 8 to 2.
The height of striper season in New York and New Jersey occurs in the spring and fall, but if you are fishing in the right locations, striped bass can be present all year long. When you are considering where to go striper fishing, remember these important facts about striped bass Refer to the Calendar In the height of summer, stripers move further out to take advantage of cooler deep water.
Posted on January 29, 2022 IGFA Auction starts at 8 While a blizzard pounds the northern coast and southwest Florida braces for possible frost in the morning, anglers can warm up by bidding on fishing trips, tackle and marine art at the IGFA Auction which starts at 8 p. m. I had this listed at 6 p. m. in last night s blog, but that s when the dinner for those signed up begins. Needless to say, there will be no ocean fishing for some time along the northern coast as storm warnings are up for gusts to 50 knots plus huge seas.
Posted on January 28, 2022 IGFA Auction on Saturday The 38th annual IGFA Auction starts at 6 p. m. Saturday in the Ritz-Carlton in Ft. Lauderdale. Those frozen into home by the blizzard can enjoy bidding on fishing trips to exotic, and much warmer, locations while everyone can look for bargains in fishing tackle, marine art and many other categories by visiting the IGFA web site, It s probably safe to say there will be no fishing in northern areas this weekend as tonight s gale warning increases to a storm warning Saturday with north winds gusting to 50 knots adding to snow and 5-8-foot seas.
Posted on January 27, 2022 Want green crabs cheap If you re planning on fishing for blackfish all winter, there s an opportunity to get all you can handle for free if you can just transport them from Washington, where the governor has issued an emergency order to exterminate that invasive species which is impacting native shellfish stocks. Green crabs are native to the northeastern Atlantic Ocean and Baltic Sea, but arrived on this side of the Atlantic by clinging to the bottoms of sailing ships to Cape Cod during the 1800s.
Posted on January 26, 2022 Two good days before storm A short burst of decent winter weather will be followed by a storm staring Friday night that may become a blizzard. Friday is similar before the big change that night.
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