Luciano retains Dream Boat lead

The November edition of the Fisherman magazine is out, and Thomas Luciano remains leadership of that publication’s Dream Boat Fishing Challenge. His 7.98-pound weakfish has led that category from the start, and the additions of the 7th place porgy and the 5th place sea robin totals 20 points for a four-point lead over early leader Rashawn Williams. The winner will receive a fully-equipped Steiger Craft center console.

The 15-pound minimum size for bluefish was finally breached as Amir Aripul now leads that category with a 16.5-pounder. Gregory Brennan took the lead in blackfish with a 7.59-pounder that also positions him in third overall so far.

The northeast winds continue with small craft warnings up and heavy rain also expected to

morrow. Capt. Ron Santee is hoping to be able to sail again for stripers with his Fishermen out of Atlantic Highlands on Sunday.