by Chuck Many is noted for his dedication to catching big stripers, but when conditions aren’t right he can be just as happy catching a variety of smaller species on his Tyman from Highlands.
“Goal on Saturday was 14 different species. With the ocean a mess, that didn’t seem likely, but the river was alive and gave us a great start! Kept chipping away and ended with 15 species including a great Black Drum bite at the end of the trip. We even got Chris in on time, so he could go Catfishing, .”
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Small black drum aren’t normally encountered as far north as NY/NJ Bight. See photos below
The Queen Mary from Point Pleasant had jigging for bluefish up to 12 pounds on Sunday along with the usual small choppers. To top it off, bonito turned on later.
Queen Mary bonito
The forecast is for northeast winds at 5-10 knots before going southeast in the afternoon.
Tight Lines 
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Hey Al. Catching loads of bonito along jerseys coastline filming Saltwater Underground episode Question- are these two different species of bonito or is the little one just a juvenile with odd line markings?
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