Though they are often stronger than desired, west winds have been the standard this winter in NY/NJ Bight rather than the usual easterly storms. Unfortunately, fishing results haven’t been as cooperative with no sign of a winter Atlantic mackerel run nor of anyone seeking out the cod which used to be a winter staple on some offshore wrecks.

The forecast for Wednesday is for west winds at 10-15 knots plus gusts to 25 in the afternoon.

Marine artist Steve Goione reported super action at the 2026 Rock Tournament from Quepos, Costa Rica as 2.340 billfish were released.

A small craft advisory is up through Tuesday afternoon in NY/NJ Bight.

Capt. Mark DeBlasio reports his group aboard Water Proof from Point Pleasant on Tuesday is short one man. Anyone interested in participating in catching a bluefin tuna can call him at 201 988-5475.

Monday’s forecast is for southwest winds at 15-20 knots and gusts to 25.

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As if a small craft warning isn’t enough, there’s also a prediction of some rain and snow in the morning.

Mike Rogerson not only caught a state record bluefin tuna in Virginia a few days ago, but did so with one that was over 130 pounds more than the previous record at 835.8 pounds. Rogerson just turned 23 this week .

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A gale warning is up in NY/NJ Bight at 6 p.m. through Friday morning, when west winds will be 25-30 knots plus gusts to 35. Winds diminish to 15-20 in the afternoon.

A Facebook entry from Nathan Bernhard reports a continuation of very good bluefin tuna fishing on the Jersey Nutz which is fishing the winter season in the Outer Banks. There is lots of bait to hold those fish for some time to come, and giants are being targeted.

A small craft advisory is up in NY/NJ Bight through Thursday afternoon — and then goes to a gale warning through Friday.

Party boat anglers have usually attempted to avoid bergalls, but those cousins of the tautog are actually very good eating when they reach 1-3-pound sizes on offshore wrecks. Properly known as cunners, they may even be of world record size when the Capt. Lou from Freeport makes a long range trip for them on JAN. 31′

Small hooks and baits will be provided. Anthony Gillespie is arranging the long range trip. Call him at 516 623-5823.

A small craft advisory is up in NY/NJ Bight through Wednesday though the morning prediction is only 10-15 knot west plus gusts to 20.

Venezuela used to be a popular destination for American anglers, and it may well be that once again. Herb Rosell used to specialize in trips to that country, and told me that he’s looking forward to doing so again as soon as it’s safe to do so.

The Mystic Rose from Jupiter is back on a daily schedule of drift fishing after an upgrade . Call Capt. Jay York at 561 371-1172.

A gale warning is up in NY/NJ Bight until 6 p.m. — when it changes to a small craft warning. Southwest winds at 10-15 knots plus gusts to 20 are predicted for tomorrow.

Anglers in NY/NJ Bight are having a wind problem while seeking bluefin tuna. A gale warning is up until late tonight, though it drops down to west at 15-20 knots in the morning — and further to 15-20 plus gusts to 30 in the afternoon.

The bluefin tuna season is open. and there have been reports of catches already.

There is a small craft warning up through Sunday afternoon in NY/NJ Bight to be upped to a gale warning.