Tight Lines

The Golden Eagle from Belmar reports blues are holding so close that short drifts are required for limit catches.

The White Marlin Open concludes on Saturday.

Mister Pete took over the big money lead in the White Marlin Open by boating an 80-pounder. Gray Fox added to their tuna lead with the first wahoo at 69.5 pounds. Fishing continues through Saturday.

Billfish worth millions are finally on the leaderboard at the White Marlin Open out of Ocean City, MD.

Bull Pen needed every ounce to qualify with a 70-pound white, while Max Bet added a 607.5 pound blue.

Gray Fox leads in tuna at 179 pounds.

Trying to verify billfish weigh-ins at WMO as they seem to be of previous winners

Boaters who braved the oening day of the WMO,but nothing big was recorded. Most of the fleet is out on Tuesday

The Golden Eagle from Belmar had to work for them, but limits of big choppers were boated.

A fast drift required at least 10 ounces of sinker, but the Fishermen from Atlantic Highlands still had a good fluke catch.

The Fishermen from Atlantic Highlands fought a fast drift with at least 10 ounce sinkers

One week ago, we lost not only a member of the Grumpys family, but one of the best people we’ve ever had the privilege of knowing.

Sean Smida meant so much to all of us. He wasn’t just an incredible fisherman. He was the kind of person who would give you the shirt off his back, always willing to lend a hand, share a laugh, or help anyone who needed it. His kindness, loyalty, generosity, and larger than life personality left an impact that will never be forgotten.

This Tuesday, August 4th we’ll come together to celebrate Sean’s life, and we’d love for everyone who knew him to join us. Whether you fished with him, worked alongside him, grew up with him, or simply had the chance to know him, we hope you’ll stop by to share a story, raise a glass, and celebrate the incredible man he was.

Thank you to everyone who has supported Sean’s family and shown so much love over the past week. The outpouring has been nothing short of amazing and is a true testament to the life Sean lived.

We’ll see you Tuesday, August 4th, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Pig and Parrot Sandbar in Brielle as we celebrate the life of our brother, Sean.

Sean SmidaNancy SmidaKrystal SmidaAmanda Chapman Jay Smida Ray Kerico TrevorsmidaOne week ago, we lost not only a member of the Grumpys family, but one of the best people we’ve ever had the privilege of knowing.

Sean Smida meant so much to all of us. He wasn’t just an incredible fisherman. He was the kind of person who would give you the shirt off his back, always willing to lend a hand, share a laugh, or help anyone who needed it. His kindness, loyalty, generosity, and larger than life personality left an impact that will never be forgotten.

This Tuesday, August 4th we’ll come together to celebrate Sean’s life, and we’d love for everyone who knew him to join us. Whether you fished with him, worked alongside him, grew up with him, or simply had the chance to know him, we hope you’ll stop by to share a story, raise a glass, and celebrate the incredible man he was.

Thank you to everyone who has supported Sean’s family and shown so much love over the past week. The outpouring has been nothing short of amazing and is a true testament to the life Sean lived.

We’ll see you Tuesday, August 4th, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Pig and Parrot Sandbar in Brielle as we celebrate the life of our brother, Sean.

Sean SmidaNancy SmidaKrystal SmidaAmanda Chapman Jay Smida Ray Kerico TrevorsmidaOne week ago, we lost not only a member of the Grumpys family, but one of the best people we’ve ever had the privilege of knowing.

Sean Smida meant so much to all of us. He wasn’t just an incredible fisherman. He was the kind of person who would give you the shirt off his back, always willing to lend a hand, share a laugh, or help anyone who needed it. His kindness, loyalty, generosity, and larger than life personality left an impact that will never be forgotten.

This Tuesday, August 4th we’ll come together to celebrate Sean’s life, and we’d love for everyone who knew him to join us. Whether you fished with him, worked alongside him, grew up with him, or simply had the chance to know him, we hope you’ll stop by to share a story, raise a glass, and celebrate the incredible man he was.

Thank you to everyone who has supported Sean’s family and shown so much love over the past week. The outpouring has been nothing short of amazing and is a true testament to the life Sean lived.

We’ll see you Tuesday, August 4th, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Pig and Parrot Sandbar in Brielle as we celebrate the life of our brother, Sean.

Sean SmidaNancy SmidaKrystal SmidaAmanda Chapman Jay Smida Ray Kerico Trevorsmida

As is often the case, fluking in NY/NJ Bight was good until the drift got too fast. Capt. Ron Santee ended uo with a good catch up to 5 pounds 3 ounces on his Fishermen from Atlantic Highlands.

The latest report from Kil Song is “fished fluke on the Ocean Explorer out of Belmar today. This is the first time I fished on the boat. I am surprised to see light crowd on the boat though weather is beautiful.

We had excellent condition with light west wind.

Bites were hot though majorty was shorts.

I had two keepers and 55 shorts. Everybody enjoyed fine fluking.

I used 7′ JS Bixod Supreme UL rod and IRT 100 XL reel.”

As has often

The Golden Eagle from Belmar reported another good day of jigging blues from 4-10 pounds on long slow drifts.

Capt. Ron Santee reported tough conditions while still putting together a good fluke catch up 3 pounds. The monthly pool is up to $1250.

The Golden