Posted on October 20, 2019 Northeast winds coming Small craft warnings are up for northeast winds at 15-20 knots with gusts to 30 on Monday. The Big Mohawk from Belmar reported an improvement in bottom fishing for sea bass, porgies and winter flounder.
Posted on October 19, 2019 Yellowfins finally bite at night in canyons Right through last weekend s canyon trip, the Big Jamaica from Brielle had marked some tuna on canyon overnighters, but they wouldn t bite. The weekend trip produced a sword over 500 pounds by Chris Cholula of Freehold.
Posted on October 17, 2019 No decision at ASMFC Striped Bass Panel Meeting I m sorry about not being able to do a blog last night, but as noted in the last blog I was attending the ASMFC Striped Bass Advisory Panel meeting in Baltimore and my return flight was delayed for hours and didn t leave for Newark until 11 30. Ex-State Senator Lou Bassano and I stood with the unanimous choice of Option 2 by sportfishermen, and both positions will be presented to the ASMFC Striped Bass Board at the upcoming meeting in New Hampshire which will set the 2020 regs.
Posted on October 16, 2019 Big stripers invade N. J. Many anglers seeking sea bass and bluefish were surprised to find themselves wrestling with jumbo stripers off the northern N. J.
Posted on October 14, 2019 Columbus Day looking good After last week s northeaster, we deserve a nice day and the Columbus Day holiday should be just that in the morning. The only variety was a 4-inch sea bass that I hooked on the crab-baited jig.
Posted on October 12, 2019 A few surf stripers released as Beach Brawl begins Despite very poor surf conditions, the Barrier Island Beach Brawl got started today as some stripers were released after a photo measurement. The Golden Eagle from Belmar has cancelled tonight s 7 30 p. m. bluefish trip.
Posted on October 11, 2019 Better weather coming I hope! It finally appears that the offshore storm is moving off, and will be followed by a week of good fishing weather.
Posted on October 10, 2019 Beach Brawl delayed The continuing northeaster has pretty much wiped out the opening of the N. J. sea bass season and now resulted in the delay of this weekend s Barrier Island Beach Brawl . Fishing will start at 5 a. m. Saturday and end at 4 p. m. Sunday with awards being presented at 5 p. m. Any questions can be directed to http www.
Posted on October 9, 2019 Last call for Beach Brawl at 9 p. m. The Barrier Island Beach Brawl shore fishing tournament has issued a last call for 9 p. m. to sign up for the weekend contest. Alan Deutsch of Hamilton took the pool with a 12-pound little tunny.
Posted on October 8, 2019 Gale watch going up tomorrow Fishing is going to be a challenge this week as there are small craft warnings up through Friday, and a gale watch will be posted for tomorrow. Northeast winds at 20-25 knots with gusts to 35 are forecast for Wednesday along with showers and 7-10-foot seas.
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