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  • 2021-02-14 Ristori Bay Head

    Posted on February 14, 2021 Fishable forecast for holiday Saltwaltwater anglers looking for even a possibility of decent fishing conditions may be able to get by on Washington s Birthday. The Ocean Explorer from Belmar got out Saturday for blackfish, but there was little life on bottom both inshore and offshore.
  • 2021-02-13 Ristori Bay Head

    E-mail Michelle Andersen at mandersen igfa. The northeast wind continues Sunday with 10-15 knots predicted plus gusts to 25.
  • 2021-02-12 Ristori Bay Head

    There was no change in other regulations for that fishery. It was a shame that there wasn t a liberalization of regulations last year as the pandemic greatly reduced fishing opportunities for anglers.
  • 2021-02-11 Ristori Bay Head

    Posted on February 11, 2021 Bonito sheepshead records set in NY The NY DEC has granted new state records for bonito and sheepshead as noted in the following release DEC ANNOUNCES NEW STATE MARINE FISHING RECORDS FOR BONITO AND SHEEPSHEADFall 2020 Catches at Atlantic Beach Reef and Reynolds Channel Set New RecordsNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced new state records for Atlantic bonito (Sarda sarda) and sheepshead (Archosargus probatocephalus) in the marine and coastal district waters of New York. From the Atlantic Ocean to coastal bays and tidal rivers, New York s marine waters offer exceptional saltwater fishing opportunities and I m excited to congratulate Matthew Kessinger and James Torborg for setting these new State records for bonito and sheepshead, Commissioner Seggos said.
  • 2021-02-10 Ristori Bay Head

    Posted on February 10, 2021 ASMFC to consider exceptions to circle hook requirement for striper fishing The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission is looking into the possibility of making some practical exceptions to its requirement that circle hooks be used with natural baits for striper fishing in order to reduce angling mortality. That method is very popular in New England, and I ve never heard of a striper swallowing the long tube after hitting the worm on the hook.
  • 2021-02-09 Ristori Bay Head

    Posted on February 9, 2021 NJ Governor s Cup Surf Fishing Tournament coming back on May 23 After becoming another victim of the pandemic, the N. J. Governor s Cup Surf Fishing Tournament is coming back in 2021 on Sunday, May 23 at Island Beach State Park. Ric Gross of Point Pleasant got a rare Florida fishing thrill catching a wahoo while sailing aboard Deja Vu from Pompano Beach to 400-foot depths off Deerfield Beach.
  • 2021-02-07 Ristori Bay Head

    The Ocean Explorer from Belmar sailed for jumbo blackfish yesterday, but the wind blew even harder than expected and the seas got too rough as only a pool winner by Howard and a few ling were caught before an early return. Monday s forecast is for northwest winds at 10-15 knots with gusts to 20 before diminishing to 5-10 knots in the afternoon.
  • 2021-02-06 Ristori Bay Head

    Jeff was the director of the American Littoral Society fish tagging program at Sandy Hook and a youngish-looking 54. Jeff converted files of tagging cards into computerized information that was especially helpful to NMFS, ASMFC and MAFMC in the early days of fishery management I was an active participant in the ALS tagging program from the beginning, and often fished with Jeff on tagging trips as his efforts led to great increases in tagging and scientific knowledge which will be a lasting testimony to a life well spent even if much too short.
  • 2021-02-05 Ristori Bay Head

    Posted on February 5, 2021 Striped bass management plan to be updated The following release updates striped bass management planning Atlantic Striped Bass Board Approves Draft Amendment 7 PID for Public Comment The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission s Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board approved for public comment the Public Information Document (PID) for Draft Amendment 7 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for Atlantic Striped Bass. The Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board will meet at the Commission s 2021 Spring Meeting in May to consider public comment and provide direction to staff for items to be included in Draft Amendment 7.
  • 2021-02-04 Ristori Bay Head

    Saturday was rough, and poor results didn t discourage an all-star cast on Sunday when conditions were perfect on a flat calm ocean. As a result, whenever the weather is right, the Ocean Explorer will be trying in the usual mid-winter 120-foot depths.

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