N.J. fluke closed

The N.J. fluke season closed today, though it’s been almost a lost cause for several days due to the nasty sea. The N.J. sea bass season reopens on Tuesday, Oct. Oct. 1.

The Golden Eagle from Belmar reported big blues Tuesday as they picked at first before later getting shots of action later from the 3-8-pounders with limits around the boat. The best bet was a tailed 4-ounce Run-Off jig.

New York is open for sea bass through Dec. 31 with six sea bass at a 16.5-inch minimum.

Northeast is finally out of the forecast. Thursday starts with south winds at 10-15 knots plus gusts to 20. Five-foot seas prevail, and showers are possible.