by Ralph Votta, “The Tin Man’, has passed away according to posts on Facebook, though I haven’t been able to get any other information on the subject. In the early days of surf striper fishing. tin lures were a not ticket specially on the west end of Long Island. They not only resembled many bait fish, but could also be cast a mile — even into the wind. They are expensive and have gone out of fashio,. but the last time I used tin in the N.J. surf they were still effective.
The forecast for NY/NJ Bight looks good with northwest winds at 10-15 knots plus gusts to 20 before dropping to west 5-10 in the afternoon.
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Good Evening Al: I would really like to see some ex US Navy vessel scuttled as an artificial reef off of NJ. Recalling that you were an officer in the Navy I was wondering if you had any thoughts as to how far south of the Sandy Hook channel and how far off shore such a vessel could be located? Regards Martin V SmithSea Bright, NJ
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Martin: Just found your e-mail. Any large ship would have to be sunk well offshore, but we have many such spots in the Mud Hole that are still within range of seaworthy small boats.
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