Blues return for the holiday weekend

After bluefish suddenly disappeared yesterday morning, the Golden Eagle from Belmar had to run offshore to put together a catch of ling plus the one sea bass N.J. anglers are currently permitted. Fortunately, the blues were back today as noted:

“We had BLUES on the Golden Eagle today! They were up on top at times milling around in white water. You had to work at it as they were hard to catch but we managed to boat them on most drifts!

By midmorning, it slowed down so we ran offshore and were able to pick right away with the LING and SEA BASS. There was plenty of action around the boat.“

Capt. Ron Santee had to work hard for a few fluke limits on his Fishermen from Atlantic Highlands the last two days, but today’s pool winner was an impressive 6-pounder for Doug the Pilot from Staten Island, who now has the monthly pool lead.

Paul Haertel of the JCAA fished in the Barnegat Inlet area yesterday to boat a 6-pound fluke while Ryan Loughlin had a 4-pounder — and they added two other keepers.

Tuna have been a good bet almost everywhere, At Montauk, Capt. Steven Jr. had another great multi-day Viking trip that produced five bigeyes to 200 pounds, two yellowfins, a 150-pound swordfish and lots of tilefish. Another such trip is coming up by reservation.

****** Friday’s forecast in NY/NJ Bight is for northwest winds at 5-10 knots.