by Capt. Monty Hawkins had a very unusual sighting during his Feb.21 tautog trip with his Morning Star from Ocean City, Maryland. There are only supposed to be 350 of those massive whales left, but he spotted two that day and was able to take a good shot from long range. That species got its name from being the best source of whale oil in the days of whale hunting. Though protected now, they are frequent victims of ship strikes. The one pictured below was the largest Hawkins has seen in his 43 years at sea.
The Ocean Explorer from Belmar encountered some freezing rain Wednesday, but the ocean was flat calm. Blackfishing started slow, but they ended up with a decent catch for February.
The gale watch ends at 5 p.m., Saturday starts with northeast winds at only 5-10 knots before going southeast in the afternoon.
At Brielle, the Jamaica sails cod trips from 4 a.m. to 5 p.m. the next two days to fish 20-30-mile wrecks. Call 732 528-5014 for a reservation, but walk-ons are welcome is there is room. The Paramount will fish for cod and blackfish at 6:30 a.m.
Tight Lines 
open the pipe lines and become independent on our own resources.
wind mills are not the answer, and cause death to the whales perception of their well being.
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