“Old school” bonito action on the Golden Eagle

There wa good news today for NY/NJ Bight anglers as the Golden Eagle from Belmar reported “old school” bonito fishing such as many of us experienced decades ago. Both jigs and bait produced those fish plus lots of blues up to 4 pounds. The Golden Eagle is chartered tomorrow,.

Capt. Ron Santee reported just a bit better fluke drift today on his Fishermen from Atlantic Highlands. Some anglers picked keepers, and the pool fluke weighed 5 1/4 pounds. Bill Chevarini had a 5-pounder yesterday. That boat is chartered both Friday and Saturday.

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The forecast is for south winds at 10-15 knots plus gusts to 20..

Alberto Zacchino with a couple of fat fluke on his boat out of Belmar.