N.J. sea bass opens Tuesday

The N.J. sea bass season reopens Tuesday and runs through October with a 12.5-inch minimum and a 10-fish bag.

Some party boats are running opening day extended trips by reservation. Be sure to check with your favorite boat about their sailing time so you don’t arrive to find an empty slip.

The weather looks fishable, but not great as east winds continue at 10-15 knots plus gusts to 20 with 4-6-foot seas.

Capt. Mark DeBlasio of the Blue Runner from Point Pleasant managed to get in an overnighter during the week which produced yellowfin and bigeye tuna among lots of short hits.