NJ fluke are targeted

Capt. Ron Santee of the Fishermen from Atlantic Highlands reports a good start to fluking after the N.J. sea bass closure. “Several guys had their three, a double limit and a couple guys with 4-5 nice keepers including, Bob Newsom, Steve Tauchman, Catskill John, Arnaldo, Fred Piklua, Pillip Pachiolo and Owen Werner.” That boat is chartered on Saturday.

Prowler 5 from that port had a slow start to fluking yesterday before conditions improved and multiple limits were posted.

The Golden Eagle from Belmar switched to bluefish, and found some plus a keeper striper. Changing over to fluke at midday produced action on every drift which included some keepers.

The marine forecast for NY/NJ Bight is for southwest winds at 5-10 knots.