by The Ocean Explorer from Belmar finally got back to blackfishing on Sunday with mixed results.
A positive was an increase in offshore water temperature to 43 degrees, and a lively bottom even though only a few keeper tog were among the many shorts plus some ling. Monday only produced one keeper blackfish plus shorts and a few ling for those who fished for them. Of course, all that can change at any time.
A small craft advisory is up in NY/NJ Bight to late tonight. The forecast is for north winds at 10-15 knots in the morning before dropping to northwest at 5 in the afternoon.
Betty & Nick’s Tackle in Seaside Park reports ice is off in the bay.
Tight Lines 
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