The Jersey Nutz got the North Jersey offshore season underway yesterday by trolling up a “ton” of bluefins along with some yellowfins and dolphin

.The report continues: “There are more yellowfin there for sure as we found the perfect water late in the day before a long ride home…… And that means we are officially underway for the 2025 offshore season! The boats are ready to roll, the crew is ready to rock – this is what we live for!”

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A small craft advisory is up through this evening. Friday’s forecast is for is for south winds at just 5-10 knots with showers likely.

The Fisherman magazine’s Dream Boat contest for subscribers already has several worthy leaders posted as of May 14.

Thomas Luciano got on the board right away with his May 1 catch of a 6.5-pound weakfish.

Vince Zorskas took over the sea robin lead on May 4 with a 2.18-pounder, and Scott Waterman established a lead in scup (porgy) with a 2.78-pounder on May 3.

This year’s dream boat is a Steiger Craft 21 center console with 150 hp Yamaha, Humminginbird fish finder, and Minn Kota electric motor. The second place trip to Tropic Star Lodge in Panama plus a mount from Gray Taxidermy also sounds pretty good!

There are many other prizes for big fish in all categories including bluefish, fluke, sea bass and tautog. The Fisherman also has another contest for kayak anglers who subscribe. Call 866 347-4836 or visit http://www.THEFISHERMAN.com

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A small craft advisory is up from tonight to Thursday afternoon. The forecast is for east winds at 10-15 knots plus gusts to 20 before going west at 10-20 in the afternoon.

Mel Deak chronicled the party boat industry for decades with a labor of love providing photos of virtually every party boat that ever fished in the Mid-Atlantic. Will anyone follow up that lifetime dedication now that Deak has passed away?

The search for trophy striper releases continues on Chuck Many’s Tyman from Atlantic Highlands. Jake Many with a 46-pounder.

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The forecast is for southeast winds at 5-10 knots plus gusts to 20 in the afternoon.

Capt. John Contello reports a jumbo bass trip of a lifetime on his Just Sayin from Keyport as over 30 from pounds and up to a 50-incher were released.

Vinny D’Anton broke the ice on stripers this season by releasing two 20-inchers that hit his Chug Bug in the Monmouth County surf. He also saw a bass of about 32 inches that was caught on a metal lip swimmer in the still chilly 58 degree surf. There was one big school of adult bunkers after another outside the bar with only one whale on them. Boaters ran right past those bunker schools.

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The forecast is for west winds at 5-10 knots before going south in the afternoon. There’s a chance of showers.

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Capt. Ron Santee reports from his Fishermen out of Atlantic Highlands as follows:”Awesome day on the ocean with non-stop life and a great group of Fishermen Regulars!

Bait worked better than the jigs today for what ever reason and we had several beauties going for the pool.

Ralph took the pool with a beautiful 3 pound Sea Bass. A few ling in the mix and some Tog. Everyone went home with plenty for dinner, the guys were still cutting an hour after we docked!

Weather looks good for the next few days.”

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Monday’s forecast is for northwest winds at a mere 5-10 knots before going southwest in the afternoon

This 70-pound black grouper was caught by Zachary D. Willis on a live pinfish at Big Rock before being weighed at Chasin Tails Tackle in Atlantic Beach. N.C.

John Bushell Jr. reports from Betty & Nick’s Tackle in Seaside Park that despite cabbage in Barnegat Inlet and too many boats, anglers have been doing better casting metal to blues there than in a rough surf.

Capt. Ron Santee only had to make one stop with his Fishermen from Atlantic Highlands on Friday for good sea bass action plus some large ling.

Sunday’s weather looks ideal with a forecast of west winds at 10-15 knots.

Chuck Many reports there was no slacking of the jumbo struper bite in NY/NJ Bight on Tuesday as Alex, Felipe and Mike released many from Tyman out of Highlands once again as the search for a 60 continues

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There are also lots of school stripers in Raritan Bay, while N.J. anglers are enjoying sea bass fishing along with some ling on wrecks and rough bottoms offshore. Fluke fishing is decent when conditions are good.

A small craft advisory is up from 8 p.m. through late night. Saturday starts with west winds at 15-20 knots plus gusts to 25.

Vinny D’Anton said it felt like winter along the Monmouth County Shore today, and he didn’t get any reports from surfcasters. However, the surf should settle tomorrow with a forecast of west winds at just 5-10 knots plus a chance of showers.

Andreas Toy reports “Updates on the 39ST for remainder of season- Did our last trip in Raritan Bay with Brian Priest, landing half dozen fish in short order, even though the fog was thick decided to stretch her legs and ran out looking for inshore tuna, fog finally lifted and saw 1 feed, casts didnt hit the mark and never saw them again.

Made the move with the 39ST this week back to Point Pleasant, took my dad along, goal was to target trophies down the beach, he landed a nice 48 incher. We will be offering combo seabass/Trophy striper trips for next few weeks. Then strictly offshore for the rest of the season. The 31FA will remain in Perth Amboy for stripers and fluke for the summerUpdates on the 39ST for remainder of season- Did our last trip in Raritan Bay with Brian Priest, landing half dozen fish in short order, even though the fog was thick decided to stretch her legs and ran out looking for inshore tuna, fog finally lifted and saw 1 feed, casts didnt hit the mark and never saw them again.

Made the move with the 39ST this week back to Point Pleasant, took my dad along, goal was to target trophies down the beach, he landed a nice 48 incher. We will be offering combo seabass/Trophy striper trips for next few weeks. Then strictly offshore for the rest of the season. The 31FA will remain in Perth Amboy for stripers and fluke for the summerUpdates on the 39ST for remainder of season- Did our last trip in Raritan Bay with Brian Priest, landing half dozen fish in short order, even though the fog was thick decided to stretch her legs and ran out looking for inshore tuna, fog finally lifted and saw 1 feed, casts didnt hit the mark and never saw them again.

Made the move with the 39ST this week back to Point Pleasant, took my dad along, goal was to target trophies down the beach, he landed a nice 48 incher. We will be offering combo seabass/Trophy striper trips for next few weeks. Then strictly offshore for the rest of the season. The 31FA will remain in Perth Amboy for stripers and fluke for the summerUpdates on the 39ST for remainder of season- Did our last trip in Raritan Bay with Brian Priest, landing half dozen fish in short order, even though the fog was thick decided to stretch her legs and ran out looking for inshore tuna, fog finally lifted and saw 1 feed, casts didnt hit the mark and never saw them again.

Made the move with the 39ST this week back to Point Pleasant, took my dad along, goal was to target trophies down the beach, he landed a nice 48 incher. We will be offering combo seabass/Trophy striper trips for next few weeks. Then strictly offshore for the rest of the season. The 31FA will remain in Perth Amboy for stripers and fluke for the summerUpdates on the 39ST for remainder of season- Did our last trip in Raritan Bay with Brian Priest, landing half dozen fish in short order, even though the fog was thick decided to stretch her legs and ran out looking for inshore tuna, fog finally lifted and saw 1 feed, casts didnt hit the mark and never saw them again.

Made the move with the 39ST this week back to Point Pleasant, took my dad along, goal was to target trophies down the beach, he landed a nice 48 incher. We will be offering combo seabass/Trophy striper trips for next few weeks. Then strictly offshore for the rest of the season. The 31FA will remain in Perth Amboy for stripers and fluke for the summerUpdates on the 39ST for remainder of season- Did our last trip in Raritan Bay with Brian Priest, landing half dozen fish in short order, even though the fog was thick decided to stretch her legs and ran out looking for inshore tuna, fog finally lifted and saw 1 feed, casts didnt hit the mark and never saw them again.

Made the move with the 39ST this week back to Point Pleasant, took my dad along, goal was to target trophies down the beach, he landed a nice 48 incher. We will be offering combo seabass/Trophy striper trips for next few weeks. Then strictly offshore for the rest of the season. The 31FA will remain in Perth Amboy for stripers and fluke for the summerUpdates on the 39ST for remainder of season- Did our last trip in Raritan Bay with Brian Priest, landing half dozen fish in short order, even though the fog was thick decided to stretch her legs and ran out looking for inshore tuna, fog finally lifted and saw 1 feed, casts didnt hit the mark and never saw them again.

Made the move with the 39ST this week back to Point Pleasant, took my dad along, goal was to target trophies down the beach, he landed a nice 48 incher. We will be offering combo seabass/Trophy striper trips for next few weeks. Then strictly offshore for the rest of the season. The 31FA will remain in Perth Amboy for stripers and fluke for the summerUpdates on the 39ST for remainder of season- Did our last trip in Raritan Bay with Brian Priest, landing half dozen fish in short order, even though the fog was thick decided to stretch her legs and ran out looking for inshore tuna, fog finally lifted and saw 1 feed, casts didnt hit the mark and never saw them again.

Made the move with the 39ST this week back to Point Pleasant, took my dad along, goal was to target trophies down the beach, he landed a nice 48 incher. We will be offering combo seabass/Trophy striper trips for next few weeks. Then strictly offshore for the rest of the season. The 31FA will remain in Perth Amboy for stripers and fluke for the summerUpdates on the 39ST for remainder of season- Did our last trip in Raritan Bay with Brian Priest, landing half dozen fish in short order, even though the fog was thick decided to stretch her legs and ran out looking for inshore tuna, fog finally lifted and saw 1 feed, casts didnt hit the mark and never saw them again.

Made the move with the 39ST this week back to Point Pleasant, took my dad along, goal was to target trophies down the beach, he landed a nice 48 incher. We will be offering combo seabass/Trophy striper trips for next few weeks. Then strictly offshore for the rest of the season. The 31FA will remain in Perth Amboy for stripers and fluke for the summerUpdates on the 39ST for remainder of season- Did our last trip in Raritan Bay with Brian Priest, landing half dozen fish in short order, even though the fog was thick decided to stretch her legs and ran out looking for inshore tuna, fog finally lifted and saw 1 feed, casts didnt hit the mark and never saw them again.

Made the move with the 39ST this week back to Point Pleasant, took my dad along, goal was to target trophies down the beach, he landed a nice 48 incher. We will be offering combo seabass/Trophy striper trips for next few weeks. Then strictly offshore for the rest of the season. The 31FA will remain in Perth Amboy for stripers and fluke for the summerUpdates on the 39ST for remainder of season- Did our last trip in Raritan Bay with Brian Priest, landing half dozen fish in short order, even though the fog was thick decided to stretch her legs and ran out looking for inshore tuna, fog finally lifted and saw 1 feed, casts didnt hit the mark and never saw them again.

Made the move with the 39ST this week back to Point Pleasant, took my dad along, goal was to target trophies down the beach, he landed a nice 48 incher. We will be offering combo seabass/Trophy striper trips for next few weeks. Then strictly offshore for the rest of the season. The 31FA will remain in Perth Amboy for stripers and fluke for the summerUpdates on the 39ST for remainder of season- Did our last trip in Raritan Bay with Brian Priest, landing half dozen fish in short order, even though the fog was thick decided to stretch her legs and ran out looking for inshore tuna, fog finally lifted and saw 1 feed, casts didnt hit the mark and never saw them again.

Made the move with the 39ST this week back to Point Pleasant, took my dad along, goal was to target trophies down the beach, he landed a nice 48 incher. We will be offering combo seabass/Trophy striper trips for next few weeks. Then strictly offshore for the rest of the season. The 31FA will remain in Perth Amboy for stripers and fluke for the summerUpdates on the 39ST for remainder of season- Did our last trip in Raritan Bay with Brian Priest, landing half dozen fish in short order, even though the fog was thick decided to stretch her legs and ran out looking for inshore tuna, fog finally lifted and saw 1 feed, casts didnt hit the mark and never saw them again.

Made the move with the 39ST this week back to Point Pleasant, took my dad along, goal was to target trophies down the beach, he landed a nice 48 incher. We will be offering combo seabass/Trophy striper trips for next few weeks. Then strictly offshore for the rest of the season. The 31FA will remain in Perth Amboy for stripers and fluke for the summerUpdates on the 39ST for remainder of season- Did our last trip in Raritan Bay with Brian Priest, landing half dozen fish in short order, even though the fog was thick decided to stretch her legs and ran out looking for inshore tuna, fog finally lifted and saw 1 feed, casts didnt hit the mark and never saw them again.

Made the move with the 39ST this week back to Point Pleasant, took my dad along, goal was to target trophies down the beach, he landed a nice 48 incher. We will be offering combo seabass/Trophy striper trips for next few weeks. Then strictly offshore for the rest of the season. The 31FA will remain in Perth Amboy for stripers and fluke for the summerUpdates on the 39ST for remainder of season- Did our last trip in Raritan Bay with Brian Priest, landing half dozen fish in short order, even though the fog was thick decided to stretch her legs and ran out looking for inshore tuna, fog finally lifted and saw 1 feed, casts didnt hit the mark and never saw them again.

Made the move with the 39ST this week back to Point Pleasant, took my dad along, goal was to target trophies down the beach, he landed a nice 48 incher. We will be offering combo seabass/Trophy striper trips for next few weeks. Then strictly offshore for the rest of the season. The 31FA will remain in Perth Amboy for stripers and fluke for the summerUpdates on the 39ST for remainder of season- Did our last trip in Raritan Bay with Brian Priest, landing half dozen fish in short order, even though the fog was thick decided to stretch her legs and ran out looking for inshore tuna, fog finally lifted and saw 1 feed, casts didnt hit the mark and never saw them again.

Made the move with the 39ST this week back to Point Pleasant, took my dad along, goal was to target trophies down the beach, he landed a nice 48 incher. We will be offering combo seabass/Trophy striper trips for next few weeks. Then strictly offshore for the rest of the season. The 31FA will remain in Perth Amboy for stripers and fluke for the summerUpdates on the 39ST for remainder of season- Did our last trip in Raritan Bay with Brian Priest, landing half dozen fish in short order, even though the fog was thick decided to stretch her legs and ran out looking for inshore tuna, fog finally lifted and saw 1 feed, casts didnt hit the mark and never saw them again.

Made the move with the 39ST this week back to Point Pleasant, took my dad along, goal was to target trophies down the beach, he landed a nice 48 incher. We will be offering combo seabass/Trophy striper trips for next few weeks. Then strictly offshore for the rest of the season. The 31FA will remain in Perth Amboy for stripers and fluke for the summerUpdates on the 39ST for remainder of season- Did our last trip in Raritan Bay with Brian Priest, landing half dozen fish in short order, even though the fog was thick decided to stretch her legs and ran out looking for inshore tuna, fog finally lifted and saw 1 feed, casts didnt hit the mark and never saw them again.

Made the move with the 39ST this week back to Point Pleasant, took my dad along, goal was to target trophies down the beach, he landed a nice 48 incher. We will be offering combo seabass/Trophy striper trips for next few weeks. Then strictly offshore for the rest of the season. The 31FA will remain in Perth Amboy for stripers and fluke for the summerUpdates on the 39ST for remainder of season- Did our last trip in Raritan Bay with Brian Priest, landing half dozen fish in short order, even though the fog was thick decided to stretch her legs and ran out looking for inshore tuna, fog finally lifted and saw 1 feed, casts didnt hit the mark and never saw them again.

Made the move with the 39ST this week back to Point Pleasant, took my dad along, goal was to target trophies down the beach, he landed a nice 48 incher. We will be offering combo seabass/Trophy striper trips for next few weeks. Then strictly offshore for the rest of the season. The 31FA will remain in Perth Amboy for stripers and fluke for the summerUpdates on the 39ST for remainder of season- Did our last trip in Raritan Bay with Brian Priest, landing half dozen fish in short order, even though the fog was thick decided to stretch her legs and ran out looking for inshore tuna, fog finally lifted and saw 1 feed, casts didnt hit the mark and never saw them again.

Made the move with the 39ST this week back to Point Pleasant, took my dad along, goal was to target trophies down the beach, he landed a nice 48 incher. We will be offering combo seabass/Trophy striper trips for next few weeks. Then strictly offshore for the rest of the season. The 31FA will remain in Perth Amboy for stripers and fluke for the summerUpdates on the 39ST for remainder of season- Did our last trip in Raritan Bay with Brian Priest, landing half dozen fish in short order, even though the fog was thick decided to stretch her legs and ran out looking for inshore tuna, fog finally lifted and saw 1 feed, casts didnt hit the mark and never saw them again.

Made the move with the 39ST this week back to Point Pleasant, took my dad along, goal was to target trophies down the beach, he landed a nice 48 incher. We will be offering combo seabass/Trophy striper trips for next few weeks. Then strictly offshore for the rest of the season. The 31FA will remain in Perth Amboy for stripers and fluke for the summerUpdates on the 39ST for remainder of season- Did our last trip in Raritan Bay with Brian Priest, landing half dozen fish in short order, even though the fog was thick decided to stretch her legs and ran out looking for inshore tuna, fog finally lifted and saw 1 feed, casts didnt hit the mark and never saw them again.

Made the move with the 39ST this week back to Point Pleasant, took my dad along, goal was to target trophies down the beach, he landed a nice 48 incher. We will be offering combo seabass/Trophy striper trips for next few weeks. Then strictly offshore for the rest of the season. The 31FA will remain in Perth Amboy for stripers and fluke for the summer.”

Striper fishing has been great in NY/NJ Bight, but tomorrow doesn’t look good with NE winds at 20-25 knots plus gusts to 30. Add in thunderstorms in the morning and rain in the afternoon.

Long before Chuck Many became the most successful trophy private striper skipper in NY/NJ Bight, he first mastered the art of musky fishing in northern waters, and hosts many of the best musky anglers every summer on his Tyman from Highlands for stripers even larger than the muskies they specialize in. Many hosted the “Musky Royalty” last week as they enjoyed releasing lots of big bass despite having to deal with waters rougher than what they are used to.

Capt. Frank Masseria only had trouble finding keeper stripers with his Vitamin Sea from Leonardo. He reports “Can’t complain about today’s catch unless you were looking to eat striped bass for dinner.

Shane and crew caught 34” and up to 45” fish today. Honestly only one squeezed by at 31”.

Lots of fun and some great memories once again. Great group that I look forward to fishing with every season.

We caught and released another Sturgeon also.

We have open spots left both Saturday and Sunday. …”

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The forecast in NY/NJ Bight is for east winds at 10-15 knots before increasing to 20 in the afternoon. Rain is likely.