An early fishing window

Anglers in NY/NJ Bight may have an early window of opportunity Sunday morning with south winds at 10-15 knots before picking up to 15-20 knots in the afternoon. Blackfish continue to be the best bet inshore. The weather looks good enough to load up with jumbo porgies on the Jamaica’s trip to far offshore wrecks which departs at 11 p.m. Check 732 528-5014 for reservations.

Gangler’s Fishing Lodges in Canada has a booth at the Fly Fishing Show in N.J. Expo Center at Edison which concludes tomorrow. I fished at their camp some years ago and even this saltwater guy enjoyed the action in a beautiful setting.

Capt. Monty Hawkins got out from Ocean City, Md. yesterday with his Morning Star, and had good tog fishing despite a rough sea. The pool fish was 28.5 inches. Monty uses measurement so anglers can participate in the pool and still release big spawners if they choose to. He noted that they could have limited on sea bass if that season was open.

Chuck Many fished his boat at Hilton Head, South Carolina for large red drum, but had to settle for lots of variety This amberjack or similar almaco displays the distinctive black feeding stripe on the head which appears when feeding. Grouper, sea bass and little tunny were also caught.