Can the weather get any worse?

Record rain after an unending northeaster has virtually shut down saltwater fishing in NYNJ Bight except for those persevering in backwater areas which have remained clear. Unfortunately, there’s still no sign of the roaring northwest wind needed to clear up this situation.

There is finally a mention of west in a future forecast, though it’s only for a light west wind on Tuesday.

In the meantime, there are small craft warnings through Sunday evening. It will be northeast in the morning at 15-20 knots plus gusts to 25 along with 5-8-foot seas and more rain.

The N,J, sea bass season opens on Sunday. and the Jamaica from Brielle has switched from tuna fishing on rough offshore seas to a 9-hour sea bass fishing trip in calmer waters. Call 732 528-5014 for reservations on the 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. sailing.

Ian Scott Devlin with the sporty and good-eating Atlantic bonito.