AFTCO shorts top Christmas gifts

Those seeking a readily available gift for their favorite angler can do no wrong by buying him AFTCO shorts.

I have virtually lived in those shorts for decades. and they’ve proven to be almost indestructible..

While still living in N.J., I started surfcastng with them in the spr[ng — and was reluctant tp switch to waders once it got very cold in the fall. In Florida the only question is what color to wear each day.

AFTCO also has a wide selection of shirts, especially Guy Harvey models, and even some rainwear.

This year’s Long Beach Island Surfcasting Tournament has come to an end. There were 429 anglers registered with 65 striped bass, 9 bluefish, 29 kingfish, and 70 tautog weighed in. For the Surf Master Award category there were 35 non slot size bass catch and release pictures entered.

The Master angler award went to John Ipri for a released 48-inch striper. This contest is primarily fished by anglers casting bunker around the clock. It used to produce lots of big blues, but the winner this year was just a 6.38-pounder.

 

Vinny D’Anton reports the Monmouth County surf is in good shape. and stripers are being picked — though they are now the small bass typically caught in the December surf. They are feeding on sand eels, and lures such as the Tsunami Sand Eel and Ava diamond jigs are working.

Saturday;s forecast is good with west winds a just 10 knots before shifting to northeast in the afternoon.

The GooClinton Lessarlden Eagle from Belmar reported “

It was EXCELLENT right away on the first stop and continued to be excellent fishing throughout the day. There were plenty of fish up on top at times working on bait. All anglers onboard limited out with their KEEPER BASS and SLOT FISH. We had numerous OVERS that were safely returned. “

Chuck Many started off his Chesapeake winter season as he and Joe Eller fished with Capt.C;inton Lessard to release pre-spawning bass from 38 to 52 pounds. Lessard has a few winter openings. Call Sho-Nuf Sportfishing at 757-710-0098