Fluking surprise — a cobia

Capt. Frank Masseria has been into large fluke all week with his Vitamin Sea from Port Monmouth, but was hardly prepared for the “fluke” bite that turned out to be the first cobia I’ve heard of so far this season in NY/NJ Bight. Frank said it weighed 30 pounds.

Capt. Ron Santee said the weather scared off some customers, but the day worked out well for his Fishermen from Atlantic Highlands as large fluke were common. “June benson landed the first beauty at 5 pounds 14 ounces. John Hrubic had the next one at 6 pounds 6 ounces taking the daily pool and just missing the new leader on the Monthly by a few ounces. High hook landed 7 beauties, several customers with their three, all quality Fish.

Only 4 trips left on the Monthly pool which is over $1,200. Weather looks good all week, don’t miss the bite!”

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The forecast is for northwest winds at a mere 5 knots before going southwest in the afternoon.