Martin Smith of Sea Bright brought up that subject in a reply to my last blog by mentioning that he saw 10-12-pound blues in fish stores at Cadiz, Spain. I ve caught bluefish in such unexpected areas as the Florida Keys, Trinidad and South Africa though they were all small blues caught on the bottom with bait.
Posted on January 18, 2020 Regulators increased mortality as bluefish were declining Though bluefish have been cyclical over the ages, the current scarcity of that species certainly wasn t helped by NMFS, the ASMFC and the MAFMC which have been transferring unused recreational quota to the commercial sector rather than practicing conservation provided by anglers releasing the vast majority of their catch. There was decent tog action on Thursday s trip, including some limits.
Posted on January 17, 2020 Correction Today s blog should read Friday rather than Saturday Sorry for the mistake. Hard to keep track of days when you re retired!
Posted on January 16, 2020 Better fish early on Saturday The gale warnings are down, and early morning looks fishable but don t stay too long! More about this and the bluefish situation tomorrow.
Posted on January 15, 2020 Surf stripers petering out The mild northern winter has provided a long-lasting run of small school stripers for surfcasters, but it s down to a pick by this time. Chuck reported two more fifties yesterday to bring Ty Man s total to 14 this winter.
Posted on January 14, 2020 Honachefsky proved tog jigs work for ling Nick Honachefsky of Saltwater Underground not only caught blackfish on tog jigs last week while fishing on the Dauntless from Point Pleasant along with Sean Reilly and Purple Pants Pete, but found those jigs also produced some of the largest ling. To check on availability of a 135 ticket to the Atlantic City Seminar call 732 272-4445.
Posted on January 11, 2020 Tog still biting when you can get to them Blackfish continue to provide good fishing when wind conditions allow boaters to get to them. com The Staten Island Tuna Club presents a fishing expo and fishing flea market from 8 a. m. to 2 p. m. Saturday at the Mt.
Posted on January 10, 2020 Small craft warnings up, but west is good for tog surfcasting Though small craft warnings are up through Friday night, the west direction shouldn t bother boaters seeking blackfish or surfcasters trying for school stripers that seem as if they don t want to leave the Jersey Shore. com.
Posted on January 9, 2020 Garden State Show opens tomorrow The Garden State Outdoor Sports Show opens Thursday in the N. J. Convention Expo Center at Edison, and continues through Sunday.
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