Massa catches inshore 54-inch bluefin on squid

Capt. Joe Massa of My Three Sons at Morgan Marina is best known as a striper and fluke pro, but he ran down the beach yesterday to fish on a lump loaded with squid which produced a 54-inch bluefin on relatively light tackle for him. Best of all, he also ended up jigging lots of calimari!

As noted in yesterday’s blog. Dave Lilly’s team came down to the weigh-in for the Holiday Bay Beach Club Fluke Tournament to be the big winner. but Sue Misak claimed a second place — and she’s better-looking!

Capt, John Contello reported yesterday as follows: “Very good Fluke fishing today once again! Joey and crew of experienced anglers fished hard from start to finish. Boxed our 6 man limit of 18 keepers and released another dozen Fluke over 18 inches!! Scales was high hook with a triple limit of 9 keepers himself! (Orl) Great fishing with a great crew. Having a lot of fun down here. Tuna fishing was no good today after the madness they had yesterday. That’s how it goes, everyday is different. Back at it again soon. Thanks guys! #justsayinsportfishing #justsayintackle #sharpie”

At Belmar. the Golden Eagle fished inshore yesterday to catch sea bass and fluke. including some keepers. The Big Mohawk had slower fluking yesterday, but that fishing was better today.

Capt. Ron Santee had two productive fluke charters over the weekend, and found some bigger fish today on his Fishermen from Atlantic Highlands as a 7 7/16-pounder barely missed the monthly pool — and many over 3 pounds were boated. That boat is chartered Wednesday.

The forecast is for north winds at 5-10 knots.