by The Golden Eagle from Belmar ran into working birds on the way out this morning and two big stripers were caught on poppers before the birds dispersed. They then switched to sea bass and caught lots of them even though shorts dominated.
Chuck Many reported as follows: “Looked like I was doing a solo trip yesterday afternoon when I stopped by the Tackle Box Fishing Co. to grab some supplies. Walking out asked Phil and Paddy if they wanted to go. Phil said he would watch the shop and Paddy was in! WOOOOOOO!!! Left the dock a little after 1pm, went 2 for 4 right away pulling eels, went dry for a couple hours, went on the drift and it was game on!! Long skinny fish. Smallest around 25 pounds, largest 45 pounds . Definitely been a good start to the fall!! “
Unfortunately, the surf news hasn’t been as promising. Vinny D’Anton has seen no bait since the heavy rains, and isn’t seeing anything being caught out of the Monmouth County surf. He even tried sand fleas one day with no success. A friend fishing on the N.Y. side at Breezy Point did have a few good days with bait and school bass.
The Fishermen from Atlantic Highlands reported better sea bass fishing Thursday with jumbos up to 3 pounds. Big Dan added two blackfish — his first ever,
The Qeen Mary from Point Pleasant jigged limits of blues Thursday while some anglers added 5 to 10 bonito — and a few little tunny also showed,
The forecast is for southeast winds of just 5-10 knots before switching in the afternoon to northeast 10-15 with gusts to 20 plus showers.
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