by Nick Honachefsky reminds us there are less than 10 days left to sign up for the Barrier Island Beach Brawl! – by which time the northeaster may finally stop blowing!
The Oct. 6/7 – 2 day surf fishing tourney features $25,000 worth of free fishing tackle rod/reel/gear door prizes, plus cash prizes for15 eligible species- with Striper PHOTO/Release only.
Nick emphasizes that registration gets you a $50 FREE Goody Bag just for signing up! You can’t go wrong by getting into this fun-fishing contest. Sign up at local tackle shops, or visit saltwaterunderground/barrierislandbeachbrawl.com.
Everyone I’ve talked to agrees that they’ve before seen such a long,unrelenting northeaster. Mike Monte says the surf is filthy, and infishable. He thinks it will take several days of northwest winds to clear it up, but there’s nothing of that sort in upcoming forecasts.
The gale warning comes down at 6 p.m., before shifting to a small craft advisory through late tonight. Wednesday starts with northeast winds at 15-20 knots plus gusts to 25 — and 5-8-foot seas.
The Ocean Explorer from Belmar has been planning a season–ending fluke trip for Wednesday in hopes that the wind will back off enough for them to fish deep water rocks and wrecks in search of a fluke that could be worth over $5,000 for those joining the seasonal and monthly pools as well as the daily. An 8-pounder presently leads in those pools. Those interested can text 848 565-0519 for info and a reservation.
A fond memory from Mel Deak. Whitey and Jimmy Morenz ran Miss Take II out of Highlands for many years for stripers, weakfish and blue. That 60-foot party boat was built in 1952.
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