Capt. Richard Stanczyk added to IGFA Hall of Fame

The International Hall of Fame (IGFA) 2025 class being installed tody tonight includes veteran Islamorada skipper Richard Stanczyk.

“Captain Richard Stanczyk began his career operating a 40-foot sportfishing boat out of Miami Beach, Florida. In 1978, he purchased Bud N’ Mary’s Marina in Islamorada and turned the marina into a world-renowned fishing destination. Bud N’ Mary’s has attracted actors, athletes, business tycoons, and some of the world’s top anglers to explore what has been dubbed the “Sportfishing Capital of the World.”

Richard is an authority on all facets of saltwater fishing, from backcountry to deep-sea adventures. In 1985, he guided angler Vic Gaspeny to a 14-pound, 6-ounce Atlantic bonefish, setting the 12-pound tippet class IGFA World Record at the time. Richard is also known for pioneering the daytime swordfish fishery off the Florida Keys, a method that has been adopted by anglers worldwide. His legacy continues through his family, with his sons, Rick and Nick, carrying on the Bud N’ Mary’s tradition as respected charter captains.

Learn more about this year’s inductees here: https://bit.ly/4lZN9em“

Capt. Ron Santee said today’s fluking on his Fishermen from Atlantic Highlands started out well with several 4-7-pounders being boated before the south wind started cranking. The pool winner scaled 7.3 pounds.

Sunday’s forecast in MY/NJ Bight iis for west winds at 10 knots which switches to the desired northwest in the afternoon. Showers are likely;

Vinny D’Anton reports that bluefish returned to the Monmouth County surf a few days ago, but stripers remain very scarce.

Bill