Nice weather, but surf still rough

Though light winds prevail, an offshore storm is still creating a rough surf.

Mike Monte fished nice green waters at Sea Girt this morning in 3-5-foot seas, but couldn’t get a touch in good-looking breaking surf.

Allen Riley took a ride to the Sandy Hook surf and had a similar report of no action. There were few boats in sight, and no working birds which should be common at this time of year.

Capt. Ron Santee had another good bottom fishing trip Tuesday on his Fishermen from Atlantic Highlands as it took only three drops to make a good catch of sea bass and porgies plus a dozen blackfish and even blowfish,

The Paramount from Brielle had a good sea bass trip Tuesday, and will be sailing daily for them from 6:30-3:30.

The forecast is for southeast winds at just 5-10 knots.

Chuck Many sent the following report about yesterday.:

Great day with Cesar Carranza, John Korn, & Alex Katyan!!! Started in the ocean, got our first jumbo of the year, then came back to the bay, struckout on a couple spots, then found a good load of mainly small bass with a couple bigger fish mixed in. Game on! Went thru a flat of worms and a bunch of eels in no time. Ended with about 2 dozen and a bunch of blues. Can’t wait to do it again!!