Tight Lines

Today’s report from Dunn Deal Sportfishing on the Outer Banks tuna fishery sums it up as follows:”Today was one of those days you will remeber forever. We went 33-38 on bluefin tuna kept or one slot fish at 72 1/2. We got into some king mackerel, fasle albacore and even caught a blackfin tuna. We have a few days will open next week so if you have ever wanted to catch a bluefin tuna now is the time. 252-305-0799Today was one of those days you will remeber forever. We went 33-38 on bluefin tuna kept or one slot fish at 72 1/2. We got into some king mackerel, fasle albacore and even caught a blackfin tuna. We have a few days will open next week so if you have ever wanted to catch a bluefin tuna now is the time. 252-305-0799Today was one of those days you will remeber forever. We went 33-38 on bluefin tuna kept or one slot fish at 72 1/2. We got into some king mackerel, fasle albacore and even caught a blackfin tuna. We have a few days will open next week so if you have ever wanted to catch a bluefin tuna now is the time. 252-305-0799Today was one of those days you will remeber forever. We went 33-38 on bluefin tuna kept or one slot fish at 72 1/2. We got into some king mackerel, fasle albacore and even caught a blackfin tuna. We have a few days will open next week so if you have ever wanted to catch a bluefin tuna now is the time. 252-305-0799Today was one of those days you will remeber forever. We went 33-38 on bluefin tuna kept or one slot fish at 72 1/2. We got into some king mackerel, fasle albacore and even caught a blackfin tuna. We have a few days will open next week so if you have ever wanted to catch a bluefin tuna now is the time. 252-305-0799Today was one of those days you will remeber forever. We went 33-38 on bluefin tuna kept or one slot fish at 72 1/2. We got into some king mackerel,f le albacore and even caught a blackfin tuna. We have a few days will open next week so if you have ever wanted to catch a bluefin tuna now is the time. 252-305-0799Today was one of those days you will remeber forever. We went 33-38 on bluefin tuna kept or one slot fish at 72 1/2. We got into some king mackerel, false

**** albacore and even caught a blackfin tuna. We have a few days will open next week so if you have ever wanted to catch a bluefin tuna now is the time. 252-305-0799Today was one of those days you will remeber forever. We went 33-38 on bluefin tuna kept or one slot fish at 72 1/2. We got into some king mackerel, fasle albacore and even caught a blackfin tuna. We have a few days will open next week so if you have ever wanted to catch a bluefin tuna now is the time. 252-305-0799″

The forecast for NJ/NY Bight is for northwest winds at 10-15 knots plus gusts to 20 and warm air temperatures.

With northwest winds at only 10-15 knots, the NY/NJ area should enjoy a relatively nice winter day.

The New Jersey Boat Sale & Expo gets the winter show season underway with their Feb. 12-15 presentation at at the N.J. Expo Center in Edison. Many seminars are available, and info can be obtained by visiting jerseyboatexpo.com

A small craft advisory is up through Thursday. Northwest winds at 20-25 knots drop to 15-20 in the afternoon.

Vinny D’Anton reports from Sarasota that the recent air temperatures in the 30’s haven’t resulted in any big fish kills so far. He’s still catching sea trout and southern flounder by casting a DOA Ahrimp

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Codfishing used to be a popular winter sport in the N/NJ area, but no one seems to be interested in prospecting for the winter king any longer. That sport used to be best in early winter at the many large wrecks within easy reach of local party boats, but even a pick would bring out anglers willing to wait for one big fish. However, it appears there aren’t enough tough fishermen left to check out the possibilities.

Tuesday would be an ideal time to try that as the forecast in NY/NJ Bight is for just west winds at 5 knots.

The brutal winter in NY/NJ Bight continues as Capt. Chris DiStefano reports plenty of ice on Raritan Bay as well as the rivers. Nick Honachefsky noted that the Navesink River is so frozen that skaters are out in force, and Dave Lilly says even the strong currents at the Sandy Hook Bridge hasn’t prevented freezing there. There’s no relief in sight as a gale warning is up through Sunday.

The brutal winter in the NY-NJ area has continued with an unusual heavy freezing spray warning from to 6 a.m. Sunday from Sandy Hook to Montauk. Under those conditions ice can accumulate so quickly from spray that the stability of a vessel may be endangered.

Capt. Mark DeBlasio described today’s bluefin fishing in North Carolina as amazing inperfect conditions as great anglers had over 100 bites and 31 bluefins caught on spinning tackle!

The Friday forecast in NY/NJ Bight is for north winds at only 5-10 knots. A gale watch is up for Saturday.

A rare winter calm is in the forecast for Thursday with north winds at only 5-10 knots. Unfortunately, it won’t last long as a gale watch goes up on Saturday morning.

Many of Joe’s friends will gather Wednesday at D Elio Funeral Home in Lakewood for a viewing for that great angler and fighter for fisherman’s rights who died at 82 this week. That will end with a memorial service at 7.

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The weather in NY/NJ Bight is moderating tomorrow with northwest winds at 10-15 knots plus gusts to 20. However, Dave Lilly reports the Shrewsbury River is frozen solid despite the powerful current.