I suspect that most anglers have never even fought a 100-pound game fish, much less caught one. Yet, that’s something that be done almost routinely every day and night during the current migratory run of tarpon in the Florida Keys.

Capt. Jake Jordan does that every night with IGFA 20-pound tippet fly tackle every night as noted My computer repeated the post several times after the photos. The gale watch in NY/NJ Bight continues until 6 p.m. The forecast is for west winds at 25-30 knots.

“My fly fishing tarpon catching charters are amazing, so far this season my anglers are hooking and jumping better than a Tarpon every hour of fly fishing while catching and releasing a full sized poon on 20 pound test IGFA class tippet about every 2 hours of fishing.

Amazing that I have a couple cancellations for prime dates this season. My available dates are April 21, and 25, along with May 8, 9, and 13. If you dream of catching one of these monsters, please don’t miss this…”

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in his Facebook post.

“Amazing that I have a couple cancellations for prime dates this season. My available dates are April 21, and 25, along with May 8, 9, and 13. If you dream of catching one of these monsters, please don’t miss this…

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My fly fishing tarpon catching charters are amazing, so far this season my anglers are hooking and jumping better than a Tarpon every hour of fly fishing while catching and releasing a full sized poon on 20 pound test IGFA class tippet about every 2 hours of fishing.

Amazing that I have a couple cancellations for prime dates this season. My available dates are April 21, and 25, along with May 8, 9, and 13. If you dream of catching one of these monsters, please don’t miss this.

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My fly fishing tarpon catching charters are amazing, so far this season my anglers are hooking and jumping better than a Tarpon every hour of fly fishing while catching and releasing a full sized poon on 20 pound test IGFA class tippet about every 2 hours of fishing.

Amazing that I have a couple cancellations for prime dates this season. My available dates are April 21, and 25, along with May 8, 9, and 13. If you dream of catching one of these monsters, please don’t miss thes…

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My fly fishing tarpon catching charters are amazing, so far this season my anglers are hooking and jumping better than a Tarpon every hour of fly fishing while catching and releasing a full sized poon on 20 pound test IGFA class tippet about every 2 hours of fishing.

Amazing that I have a couple cancellations for prime dates this season. My available dates are April 21, and 25, along with May 8, 9, and 13. If you dream of catching one of these monsters, please don’t miss thes…

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My fly fishing tarpon catching charters are amazing, so far this season my anglers are hooking and jumping better than a Tarpon every hour of fly fishing while catching and releasing a full sized poon on 20 pound test IGFA class tippet about every 2 hours of fishing.

Amazing that I have a couple cancellations for prime dates this season. My available dates are April 21, and 25, along with May 8, 9, and 13. If you dream of catching one of these monsters, please don’t miss thes…

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My fly fishing tarpon catching charters are amazing, so far this season my anglers are hooking and jumping better than a Tarpon every hour of fly fishing while catching and releasing a full sized poon on 20 pound test IGFA class tippet about every 2 hours of fishing.

Amazing that I have a couple cancellations for prime dates this season. My available dates are April 21, and 25, along with May 8, 9, and 13. If you dream of catching one of these monsters, please don’t miss thes…

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My fly fishing tarpon catching charters are amazing, so far this season my anglers are hooking and jumping better than a Tarpon every hour of fly fishing while catching and releasing a full sized poon on 20 pound test IGFA class tippet about every 2 hours of fishing.

Amazing that I have a couple cancellations for prime dates this season. My available dates are April 21, and 25, along with May 8, 9, and 13. If you dream of catching one of these monsters, please don’t miss thes…

See more

All reactions:

My fly fishing tarpon catching charters are amazing, so far this season my anglers are hooking and jumping better than a Tarpon every hour of fly fishing while catching and releasing a full sized poon on 20 pound test IGFA class tippet about every 2 hours of fishing.

Amazing that I have a couple cancellations for prime dates this season. My available dates are April 21, and 25, along with May 8, 9, and 13. If you dream of catching one of these monsters, please don’t miss thes…

See more

All reactions:

My fly fishing tarpon catching charters are amazing, so far this season my anglers are hooking and jumping better than a Tarpon every hour of fly fishing while catching and releasing a full sized poon on 20 pound test IGFA class tippet about every 2 hours of fishing.

Amazing that I have a couple cancellations for prime dates this season. My available dates are April 21, and 25, along with May 8, 9, and 13. If you dream of catching one of these monsters, please don’t miss thes…

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After a period of calm weather, NJ/NY Bight is back to facing a gale watch from 6 p.m. to Friday afternoon. The forecast is for south winds at 35-40 knots after midnight. That drops to 25-35 by morning along with showers.

The Ocean Explorer from Belmar reported good action again with ling and blackfish on their last trip.

Fisher Price IV sent the following email about Tuesday’s Raritan Bay trip from Highlands “Tuesday 4/9 – Had Paul and crew back out this morning. Absolutely beautiful morning on the water. Unfortunately fishing was tough for us this morning. Managed to box 2 keepers and release another 8 fish (mix of shorts and overs). Plenty of readings where ever we went, just had lockjaw. Fishing will get better next few days once we get off this moon. We have availabilty Thursday 4/11 afternoon 1-7pm as well as one spot available Saturday 4/13 morning at 6am.”

Another historic party boat shot from Mal Deak. I often fished with Capt. Richie Kissinger on his Startstream boats while I was growing up in Merrick, Long Island.

Calm period ending as gale watch goes up Thursday morning

After some unusually calm spring days, there’s a gale watch in NY/NJ Bight from Thursday morning to Friday afternoon.

Southeast winds at 10-15 knots go south at 15-20 plus gusts to 25 in the afternoon along with a chance of rain.

The Ocean Explorer from Belmar reported yesterday’s trip on even calmer seas produced lots of ling along with both short and keeper tog. Mates were cleaning fish all the way back as most fares went home with dinner,

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It took a big change in conditions, but the latest report on blackfishing from the Ocean Explorer out of Belmar indicates tautog are turning on in NY/NJ Bight.

That report follows:

“The weather today was perfect,,flat calm…No wind at all..Luckily we had some current to keep us tight on the anchors….Fish were chewing as well,,lots of bites on the bottom..Had guys limit out on blackfish plus we had nice ling mixed in as well…Good day out all around,,,Tuesday is looking good as well..we have plenty of room so come on down..Remember we are using the Miss Belmar Princess until the engines are done so look for us behind the Miss Belmar…see ya for coffee…”

The weather forecast seems fishable as east winds start at a moderate 10-15 knots — and drop to 5-10 in the afternoon. There’s a chance of showers.

Nick Honachefsky cast into diving birds during the aftershocks from last week’s earthquake in N.J. — and was surprised by this aggressive skate.

Anglers were able to take advantage of a great forecast today — and get a second chance tomorrow — though without an eclipse to go with it.

At Highlands, Just Sayin and Fisher Price IV had similar weekend reports of good striper catches while casting shads, though the bass remain somewhat lethargic in cool waters.

Capt. Jim Freda of Shore Catch reports the water temperature is just 47 degrees, and based on the great readings, expects there will be a big improvement in the bite when it gets into the low fifties.

The Ocean Explorer from Belmar got out for blackfish on Sunday with the following results: “

Very nice day today out there,,flat calm for the most part….Fishing picked up a little more today,,more keepers and some ling and a few codfish….Had lots of bites between the dogs,short togs,,and other exotics…So I am looking forward to tomorrow..its gonna be very nice again and we are gonna go look for some nice blackfish again so come on down..plenty of room onboard!!.”

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

Though this spring has been dominated by bad weather, there is a forecast of perfect conditions tomorrow which should permit anglers to enjoy calm seas and surf for fishing while watching the eclipse.

The forecast is for northwest winds at a mere 5-10 knots!

Te Ocean Explorer from Belmar got out Saturday for blackfish. and reported as follows: ‘

Another day of breezy norhwest winds but the ocean again was very nice….The water cleaned up a little and while the fishing was still not good,it improved today with a few blackfish starting to bite again..We had 3 or 4 keepers and a handful of ling so they are starting to wake up again..I think tomorrow will be even better..So see ya tomorrow for coffee!! Gonna be a nice day “

Blackfishing is usually good by this time of year, but tough weather seems to have been holding it back.

The Ocean Explorer from Belmar got out Friday with the following results:

“”It was pretty windy today but it was out of the west so the ocean was actually pretty nice…Just a chop for the most part…Fishing was not very productive overall…Blackfish were not in the mood,,,I guess the ripping north current had something to do with it…Plus the swell from the other day…We did have some ling show up,,and lots of big eels but overall a tough day..I am looking for tomorrow to improve so we are fishing!..730am departure..See ya for coffee”

A small craft advisory is up through Sunday morning. The morning for north winds at 10-15 knots plus higher gusts before dropping to 5-10 in the afternoon.

Yesterday’s blog about the April 15 opening of the striped bass season in waters south of the George Washington Bridge incorrectly noted the limit as one at 28 to 35 inches rather than the very narrow 28-31-inch slot — just as in N.J.

Fisher Price IV sent the following report of this week’s fishing:

Wasn’t sure what to expect today after yesterday’s weather.Nasty brown water and a lot of debris. Took some but found some fish here and there that wanted to eat. Guys fished hard landing 15 fish with a mix of keepers, shorts and overs to around 25# all casting lures. Thanks for fishing hard guys!!! We have some availability coming up. Call or text 732-861-3394. #fisherpriceiv#pennreels#jiggingworld#tackleworld#nomadtackle_usa#nomaddesigntackle#nomadtackledesign#nolive…

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A small craft advisory is up through late tonight. Saturday starts with northwest winds at 15-20 knots plus gusts to 25 and isolated showers.

Though New York striper anglers have been able to fish up the Hudson River for some time, the waters south of the George Washington Bridge don’t open until April 15. Regulations are the same as last year with one striper of 28-35 inches allowed.

Capt. Ron Santee will start daily striper fishing from his Fishermen out of Atlantic Highlands on Saturday, April 27.

A small craft advisory is up tonight. Friday’s forecast is for west winds at 15-20 knots plus gusts to 25.

A storm warning is up through late tonight for east winds gusting to 50 knots with 9-13-foot seas. The forecast for the morning is for a switch to clearing northwest winds at 20-25 knots which drop to 10-15 in the afternoon. Showers are likely.

The LBI Surf Fishing Classic reports “There are keeper striped bass right here in the bay off of Long Beach Island! Here’s Jock, one of our local anglers and a member of the Long Beach Island Fishing Club, with a 28.5” bass that he caught the other day from a spot on the island. There are also reports of stripers feeding off the surf, and a couple were caught off the beach last week.

Come to LBI and get in on the action! Make sure to go to one of the 3 tackle shops on the island – Fisherman’s Headquarters, Jingles Bait & Tackle, and Surf City Bait & Tackle – to get all your surf fishing needs. While you are there, sign up for the 22nd Annual LBI Spring Derby. The registration fee for all anglers is $20 with a 100% payout structure. Go to www.lbisfc.com for the prize structure and the list of rules for the Spring Derby.

The LBI Surf Fishing Classic reports as follows:

“There are keeper striped bass right here in the bay off of Long Beach Island! Here’s Jock, one of our local anglers and a member of the Long Beach Island Fishing Club, with a 28.5” bass that he caught the other day from a spot on the island. There are also reports of stripers feeding off the surf, and a couple were caught off the beach last week.

Come to LBI and get in on the action! Make sure to go to one of the 3 tackle shops on the island – Fisherman’s Headquarters, Jingles Bait & Tackle, and Surf City Bait & Tackle – to get all your surf fishing needs. While you are there, sign up for the 22nd Annual LBI Spring Derby. The registration fee for all anglers is $20 with a 100% payout structure. Go to www.lbisfc.com for the prize structure and the list of rules for the Spring Derby.”

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There are keeper striped bass right here in the bay off of Long Beach Island! Here’s Jock, one of our local anglers and a member of the Long Beach Island Fishing Club, with a 28.5″ bass that he caught the other day from a spot on the island. There are also reports of stripers feeding off the surf, and a couple were caught off the beach last week.

Come to LBI and get in on the action! Make sure to go to one of the 3 tackle shops on the island – Fisherman’s Headquarters, Jingles Bait & Tackle, and Surf City Bait & Tackle – to get all your surf fishing needs. While you are there, sign up for the 22nd Annual LBI Spring Derby. The registration fee for all anglers is $20 with a 100% payout structure. Go to www.lbisfc.com for the prize structure and the list of rules for the Spring Derby.