A tough day

Capt. Ron Santee of the Fishermen at Atlantic Highlands summed it up as a cranky day with the sea coming at him from every direction as he struggled to put together some sort of sea bass catch.

A small craft warning continues to this evening. The forecast is for southwest winds at 15 knots with gusts to 20.

The Jamaica is headed out from Brielle at 7 p.m. for more tuna fishing which has been very good. Room is available.

NYC Capt. John McMurry with a bluefin in the 6o-inch class

The Golden Eagle from Belmar found some bird action this morning, but stripers under them wouldn’t hit. A little tunny was hooked before they anchored for sea bass.

As previously noted, the IGFA Auction closes at 8:30

The commercial General category bluefin tuna season closes tonight, but that has no effect on recreational tuna regulations.