A “60” for SHO-NUF

Just when it appeared as if the record-breaking winter run of jumbo stripers off Cape Charles, Va. might be slowing, that charter boat set a new standard as noted by Capt. Clinton Lessard as follows:

Guess what Chuck Tyman Manny , Shannon Pickens and I did today, besides catching 10 of 11 bites!!!!! We put a tag in a 60 pounder. To be exact it was 60 on the boga and 60.4 on the electric scale. So a true 60 in our books. Oh and (2) double headers. But wait …. We also hooked a quadruple and got all four in. Water temp was 46.1 and the fish were hungry. Back at it tomorrow then looks like a few windy days. Hard to believe the weather and water temp are cooperating and we are still catching these beauties. Still gonna run some trips if weather allows. 757-710-0098

Good news from Absecon Bay Sportsman Center is that grass shrimp are finally in stock. They are the prime bait for the white perch which are presently abundant in that area. At $15 a half-pint they are actually cheaper than bloodworms which are in stock at $25 a dozen. Call 609 484-0409 to be sure those baits are available.

The NY/NJ Bight forecast is for west winds at 15-20 knots with gusts to 30.

The Ocean Explorer from Belmar reported a nice day yesterday with decent blackfishing and a 9.1-pounder for Roberto.