Don’t ignore surf fluke

Most surfcasters concentrate on striped bass’ and some don’t even “waste” their time on bluefish. That’s too bad because there’s some good sport to be had at this time with fluke.

The vast majority of surf fluke are shorts, but it takes a good “touch” to tempt and hook them while seeking an 18-inch keeper in the N.J. surf.

Vinny D’Anton has been frustrated by the lack stripers in the northern N.J. surf this spring, but has enjoyed fast action with white Gulp every time he’s switched over — and he finally hoked a keeper this morning. Vinny had given sand fleas a good try without a hit, though he heard that one bass was caught on fleas this morning. He notes that the fluke are very close to shore, and it’s important to fish your lure or bait right into the wash.

Vinny fishes the Monmouth County surf. but there have been even better surf fluke reports coming from South Jersey beaches.

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The NY/NJ Bight forecast is for south winds at 10-15 knots.