Southerly tough on fishing, but better weather coming.

Though there’s a small craft warning up to 5 a.m., the morning 10-15 knot west winds with gusts tp 20 drop to north at 5 knots in the afternoon.

The Golden Eagle from Belmar reported bluefishing was best early, and anglers had to work for choppers up to 7 pounds. They also had some porgies and little tunny. The Big Mohawk from Belmar reported a very strong current was tough on threir fluke fishing.

The Fishemen from Atlantic Highlands canceled fluking in the southerly today, and is switching to porgies on Monday.