There was a good turnout at my garage sale today, but there’s plenty left for gomorrow at 1552 Osprey Ct. , Manasquan Park, NJ 08736. Hours are 8-4′ Included is an unused giant Igloo cooler. Call 732 757-5531 for info.

Some customers who had been out fluking complained about no drift in the morning at Axel Carlsen Reef which had been producing fluke.

The Sea Hunter from Atlantic Higlands reported poor conditions before fluking picked up late in the trip. An 8.7-pounder took the pool. The swell was fishable, but the bottom may be stirred up;

Small craft warnings are up through Sunday night. There are southwest winds at 10-15 knots plus gusts to 20 predicted for the morning. As a result, the Golden Eagle from Belmar has postponed tomorrow’s offshore mahi trip to Sept. 19.

I’ve been putting out tackle of all kinds plus household goods all day, and will be ready to get the final garage sale going at 8 a.m. The address is 1552 Osprey Ct. , Manasquan Park, NJ 08736. I’ll be here through 4 p.m., and we will do the same thing Sunday. There are loads of rods up to giant tuna. some reels and hundreds of lures both new and used. Accessories include a home fish cleaning station, a set of tuna cleaning knives, boots, and a boat compass. Call me at 732 757-5531 with any questions.

The Golden Eagle from Belmar reported great bluefish jigging this morning as choppers were jumping from the inlet north — and some were up to 12 pounds.

Veteran angler Dennis Muhlenforth took over the monthly pool lead on the Big Mohawk from Belmar this week when he boated an 11.2-pound doormat. Quite a few very large fluke were beng caught until he hurricane swell put a damper on fishing,

The Queen Mary from Point Pleasant has cancelled until Saturday due to that situation. They had good chub mackerel action Sunday before there was good jiggng for blues again on Monday.

Small craft warnings are up through Friday afternoon. The forecast is for northwest winds at 15 knots with gusts to 20.

Among the unusual items at my Saturday garage sale are two salesman’s carrying case displays –one of Sekora lures, and the other of Garcia lines including a fly line. i’ll have a lot more tomorrow about that 8-4 sale at 1552 Osrey Ct., Manasquan Park, NJ 08736.

Capt. Fank Crescitelli of Great Kills proves that weakfish have arrived at Staten Island.

Capt. Ron Santee said the ocean got nasty this afternoon, when the current changed, and he decided to cancel tomorrow’s trip with the Fishermen from Atlantic Highlands. He’ll be back at it Friday, but the boat is chartered on Saturday.

The Golden Eagle from Belmar reported blues were all over the surface early. and fine jigging continued until the wind came up in the afternoon. everyone limited on 3-8-pound blues plus a few larger choppers –but tomorrow morning’s trip is cancelled.

Thanks to Chuck Many, Bryan Pieros and Lou Grazioso, my basement was cleared of furniture today. and that will be available along with loads of fishing tackle at Saturday’s garage sale from 8-4 at 1552 Osprey Ct.; Manasquan Park, N.J. I’ve uncovered some jigs I wasn’t aware of, and even have some deep water cod models.

A small craft warning is up through Thursday night. West winds at 10-15 knots with gusts to 20 drop to 5 knots in the afternoon.

Despite a rough surf this morning, Vinny D’Anton fished sand fleas in the Monmouth County surf and released stripers of 25 and 22 inches.

I’ll be clearing furniture out of my basement at 9 tomorrow morning when Chuck Many comes over with his truck prior to Saturday’s fishing tackle plus household goods and furniture sale at 1552 Osprey Ct., Manasquan Park, NJ 08736. The furniture in the basement is for charity or at no charge for those who can use it..

We will need some help in moving some of what’s in the basement, and the help of anyone living nearby who has a good back and an hour to spare would be appreciated. Call me at 732 757-5531.

There was good news from the Golden Eagle out of Belmar on two fronts. Their first dolphin trip on Monday worked out very well as they limited out despite rougher weather than predicted. As a result, they’ll be running two more such tips by reservation on Sept; 12 and 19.They got back to bluefishing this morning and enjoyed a steady bite on jigs as everyone limited on 11/2- to-8-pound choppers. Some fluke and large porgies were added.

Vinny D’Anton couldn’t raise anything to his Chug Bug in the Monmouth County surf this morning but, but when he switched to Gulp there was steady action with fluke though none made 18 inches.

The Ocean Explorer from Belmar had a great trip of big fluke yesterday as they reported “Some over 10 pounds” That included one which weighed 14 pounds on the boat scale — but wasn’t in the seasonal pool,

The forecast is for south winds at 10-15 knots before going to 15-20 southwest in the afternoon when thunderstorms are possible..

After digging through my basement and garage in preperation for putting my home in Manasquan Park, N.J. on the market. i’ve found lots of fishing tackle and accessories that I’d overlooked during revious sales. That will all be out Saturday at 1552 Osprey Ct. from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., along with furniture and household items. During the week I’ll list some of the special items that will be included. If there’s enough left,. I may extend the sale into Sunday. You can reach me with questions at 732 757-5531 — or at cristori@aol.com

The Manasquan River Marlin & Tuna Club’s 41st Offshore Open ended Saturday evening, but I haven’t been able to find final results on their website.

Capt. Chris De Stefano was one of the anglers aboard Frank Criscola’s Crisdel on Saturday, and he said there was no repeat of the great bigeye tuna bite earlier in the week at the 100 Square of Hudson Canyon that had produced 17 bigeyes in one day of the contest.

Miss Belmar Princess marked lots of bluefish this morning, but they didn;t bite readily. Anglers who worked hard with A-27 jigs, both plain and tailed, still managed their five bluefish party boat limit.

The forecast for tomorrow is for northwest winds at 5-10 knots shifting to southwest in the afternoon.

It appears that the off-color waters may ave turned the bluefish bite off, though chub mackerel continued to hit. Miss Belmar Princess reported some 2-pound blues at anchor this morning, but their anglers added lots of chubs.

The Big Mohawk from Belmar had poor fluking conditons, but managed a pick including some limits. Tomorrow looks a lot better with west w at 10-15 knots, though there is a chance of morning showers.

The run-off from recent heavy rains impacted NY/NJ Bight inshore fishing today as one skipper described the waters as “ugly brown”‘

The Golden Eagle from Belmar reported seeing bluefish on top and reading them on the fishfinder, but the jigging was only a pick of blues and chub mackerel. Even fluking seemed to be effected, when there wasn’t good current.

It had been a different story on Friday for the Jamaica from Briellle as bluefishing was good both during the day and on the night trip. Krestina Amanaza of Hammonton also caught the only bonito that day plus a lone cobia — though the cobia was a short and was released.

The Jamaica reports that two spots just opened up on Monday night’s tilefish trip. Call 732 528-5014 to reserve them.

At Atlantic Highlands, the Sea Hunter reported a decent pick of keeper fluke when the current finally got going in the afternoon — though lots of sea bass had to be released.

The Fishermen had a couple of limits and a 6 11/16-pound pool winner.

The weather looks good as boaters who haven’t used up their fishing days will be doing so before it’s all over Saturday evening in the Offshore Open. The great bigeye tuna bite Tuesday and Wednesday at the 100 Square of Hudson Canyon produced lots of changes in the tuna category as Hubris started ou with a 213-pounder, but that fish was in seventh place by this morning as RightBite leads at 257 pounds, followed by Millimg Around wit a 251, Canyon Runner at 240, Endorfin with a 220, Riptide at 218, and Ledge with a 214-pounder.

I was finally able this morning to find leaders in other categories. Polorizer leads in white marlin releases over Pepper 8 to 3; Ledge has a huge 43.7-pound dolphin which leads Cheapshot’s 34.5 — and Papa Bear has no competition in wahoo for their 105.7-pounder. There’s another exceptional catch leading in albacore with a 59.5-pounder by Allison that’s well ahead of Caitlin’s 44.7.

The swordfish leader is a 93.5-pounder on Hooked N Rollin’ — not 19 pounds as I mistakingly listed last night.

There were no fluke reports today, but the Golden Eagle from Belmar reported good early action with blues of 3 to 8 pounds on jigs before it turned to a pick during a gorgeous day at sea. The Queen Mary from Point Pleasant had the opposite experience with a slow start followed by an afternoon improvement that kept them out into overtime.

The Jamaica from Brielle will also be seeking blues in the morning. Their tilefish trip was a success this week as anglers limited on bluelines. There were also a few golden tiles up to the 30-poind golden tthat took the pool –plus a surprising 24-pound grouper . George Hanakis boated what may be a state record blueline tilefish of 23 1/2 pounds. Another southern canyons tilefish trip has been set for 10 p.m. Sept. 13. Call 732 528-5014 for reservations.

The Mimi VI from Point Pleasant has a last minute opening for anglers on Sunday’s limited fluke trip. The cost is $110 for the 6:30 to 4 trip. Call 732 370-8019 for reservations..Tomorrow’s forecast is for northwest winds at 5-10 knots, shifting to southwest in the afternoon,

Last night’s blog was published after Milling Around had taken the lead in the Manasquan River Marlin& Tuna Club’s 41st Offshore Open with a 251-pound bigeye tuna, but it turned out that there was an even bigger tuna to come as RightBite weighed a 257-pounder to take the tuna lead.

Entrants in the Offshore Open can run two day trips or one overnighter, until the contest concludes after Saturday’s fishing.

Capt. Lou Grazioso reports the the Cody’s had plenty of excitment during their Tuesday overnighter with Hooked & Running even though they only brought back some yellowfins and a 19-pound swordfish that could win that category. Two bigeyes hit as the were reeling in lines that evening, but the one hook-up was lost at boatside. The next day they were surprised by a blue marlin that Lou estimated at 600 pounds and put on a great show. Blue marlin are a release species in this contest, and it wouldn’t have been eligible because three anglers fought it.

Boats stayed in today, but tomorrow looks good with sunshine and light northwest winds.

Vinny D’Anoon figured the surf would be too rough and dirty today, but gave the same spot as yesterday a try with sand fleas and was surprised to catch six 18-20-inch stripers.

Paul Haertel ran out of Barnegat Inlet to Lindenkohl Canyon recently and found good-sized dolphin.