Get to party boats very early

A final warning to those looking for the opportunity to fish aboard a party boat on a weekday — get there at least an hour before sailing time as Black Friday has become probably the biggest party boat day of the year. Those boats fill up to their Coast Guard-approved capacity and leave early. With a good weather forecast, there will be a barren marina by sailing time,

The Golden Eagle from Belmar reported on their early return Thanksgiving trip as follows:”STRIPED BASS fishing continued to be good with lots of STRIPERS coming over the rail once again today! Swim shads and diamond jigs both worked.” They will probably be long gone at their 6:30 sailing time

The Sea Tiger II from Atlantic Highlands had the following report about today’s fishing:”

     We got out on our half day special turkey day trip after not sailing the  last two days and did better than I expected after yesterday’s reports. Picked on almost every drift  some guys catching 3 to 6 by the end of the day but some only one or none. Bruce took the pool with his keeper and we will be back at it tomorrow and everyday, sailing @ 7:30AM, no reservations needed. Thanks for looking and here a few pics.

.A small craft advisory is up until 6 p.m. The morning forecast is for northwest winds at a modest 10-15 knots before going to 15-20 in the afternoon. Seas will be down to 2-4 feet, and that creates a perfect situation for NJ surfcasting.

Happy Thanksgiving!