A little kink in the weather

Though fall fishing weather has been generally good, there was a bit of a problem today — and some more wind to follow’

Some party boats are scheduled to run early return trips on Thanksgiving, and all will be aiming for Black Friday which is probably the busiest party bat day of the year. Anglers are advised to get there long before sailing time!

The Golden Eagle from Belmar reported as follows: “The weather will keep us at the dock tomorrow but will clear tomorrow night and the sun will be back Thursday for our SPECIAL THANKSGIVING DAY TRIP that departs at 6am and returns at 12:30pm. STRIPER FISHING has been excellent and the weather moving through should have no effect on that so come on down for our early Thursday trip. Enjoy catching some STRIPERS and be home in time for your turkey dinner with family and friends.” They will be sailing Friday at 6:30 a.m.

The Big Mohawk from Belmar took a pass this morning due to the weather.

The Norma K III from Point Pleasant has added Friday and Saturday night bluefish trips.

The Jamaica from Brielle sails for stripers at 6 a.m. Thanksgiving and 6:30 a.m. Friday.

A small craft advisory is up until 6:30 p.m. That changes to a gale warning through Wednesday morning. South winds at 20-25 knots with gusts to 35 change to west 15-20 plus gusts to 25 in the afternoon. There’s a chance of rain in the morning, and seas will run at 8-11 feet.

Over the years there have been some great striped bass surf blitzes on Thanksgiving — and the switch to calming west winds may set up that possibility.

Capt. Bob on the Sunbeam shows off a 21.5-pound tautog at Hlllyer’s Tackle in Waterford, Ct. after it was caught recently on his boat