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.

Anglers in NY/NJ Bight don’t have a lot to fish for at this time of year, but they are predicted to have calm weather to try it on Saturday. The marine forecast is for north winds at just 5-10 knots before going to south at 15 knots.

Anglers planning to compete in the Fisherman magazine Dream Boat Challenge must subscribe to that publication, and can do so during the show season while also receiving a Danco Pliers

Capt. Mark DeBlasio reports their winter season in N.C. with Water Proof has been very good as follows: “January, we will doing our winter promo for a 2026 canyon overnight trip. Book before February 1 and get $300 off that trip. Call or text 201 988-5474.

Now for a fishing report .. our commercial season in OBX is moving along nicely. Good weather and solid fishing with a commercial fish landed every day. Good amount of shorts mixed in as well which should be good for our groups that want to jig and pop. More and more fish showing every day .. we have been testing the redesigned Shad Life bugeye head and the new design has been getting a ton of bites. Our biggest fish so far fell to the Wolfpack Tackle Tungsten head. We have some new TN Tackle heads that will be going in the mix here shortly for testing as well.January, we will doing our winter promo for a 2026 canyon overnight trip. Book before F

Now for a fishing report .. our commercial season in OBX is moving along nicely. Good weather and solid fishing with a commercial fish landed every day. Good amount of shorts mixed in as well which should be good for our groups that want to jig and pop. More and more fish showing every day .. we have been testing the redesigned Shad Life bugeye head and the new design has been getting a ton of bites. Our biggest fish so far fell to the Wolfpack Tackle Tungsten head. We have some new TN Tackle heads that will be going in the mix here shortly for testing as well.January, we will doing our winter promo for a 2026 canyon overnight trip. Book before February 1 and get $300 off that trip.

Now for a fishing report .. our commercial season in OBX is moving along nicely. Good weather and solid fishing with a commercial fish landed every day. Good amount of shorts mixed in as well which should be good for our groups that want to jig and pop. More and more fish showing every day .. we have been testing the redesigned Shad Life bugeye head and the new design has been getting a ton of bites. Our biggest fish so far fell to the Wolfpack Tackle Tungsten head. We have some new TN Tackle heads that will be going in the mix here shortly for testing as well.January, we will doing our winter promo for a 2026 canyon overnight trip. Book before February 1 and solid fishing with a commercial fish landed every day. Good amount of shorts mixed in as well which should be good for our groups that want to jig and pop. More and more fish showing every day .. we have been testing the redesigned Shad Life bugeye head and the new design has been getting a ton of bites. Our biggest fish so far fell to the Wolfpack Tackle Tungsten head. We have some new TN Tackle heads that will be going in the mix here shortly for testing as well.January, we will doing our winter promo for a 2026 canyon overnight trip. Book before February 1 and get $300 off that trip.

Now for a fishing report .. our commercial season in OBX is moving along nicely. Good weather and solid fishing with a commercial fish landed every day. Good amount of shorts mixed in as well which should be good for our groups that want to jig and pop. More and more fish showing every day .. we have been testing the redesigned Shad Life bugeye head and the new design has been getting a ton of bites. Our biggest fish so far fell to the Wolfpack Tackle Tungsten head. We have some new TN Tackle heads that will be going in the mix here shortly for testing as well.

The weather forecast for NY/NJ Bight is for south winds at at 10-15 knots plus gusts to 25 in the afternoon. Morning rain is possible.

The Philadelphia Fishing Show has always run at the end of that season, but has been moved this year to this weekend in the Greater Philadelphia Exo Center in Oaks. Pa. from noon Friday through Sunday. Admission is $12 for adults. For info visit phillyfishingshow.com

Vinny D’Anton got off to a good start after arriving at his winter home in Sarasota. He fished at Longboat Key and found the spotted seatrout waiting for him to wade out while casting a Mirrolure Mirradine plug. A hard fighting gafftopsail catfish was also released.

The forecast for NY/NJ Bight is for northwest winds at 10-15 knots before dropping to west at 5-10 in the afternoon.

Raritan Bay Capt. Frank Mihalic drove down to Cape May for great winter blackfishing as follows:

“What a day on Fishing Fever with Capt Tom Daffin doing what he does… Special thanks to Garrett Weir and PhishFinders for putting this group together…and to Lenny for being an Awsome guy. Everybody caught fish all day long…easy boat limit.

Capt Tom got a 10 lb Dandy that was tagged…documented and sent her home.first crab down for me found me on the other end of an 11.5 female that went back happy and healthy…I also had a 7.5 and 2 more 7pounders. Last couple hours was a catch and release game. What a day ! Thanks again guys. Let’s do it again real soon!What a day on Fishing Fever with Capt Tom Daffin doing what he does… Special thanks to Garrett Weir and PhishFinders for putting this group together…and to Lenny for being an Awsome guy. Everybody caught fish all day long…easy boat limit.

Capt Tom got a 10 lb Dandy that was tagged…documented and sent her home.first crab down for me found me on the other end of an 11.5 female that went back happy and healthy…I also had a 7.5 and 2 more 7pounders. Last couple hours was a catch and release game. What a day ! Thanks again guys. Let’s do it again real soon!What a day on Fishing Fever with Capt Tom Daffin doing what he does… Special thanks to Garrett Weir and PhishFinders for putting this group together…and to Lenny for being an Awsome guy. Everybody caught fish all day long…easy boat limit.

Capt Tom got a 10 lb Dandy that was tagged…documented and sent her home.first crab down for me found me on the other end of an 11.5 female that went back happy and healthy…I also had a 7.5 and 2 more 7pounders. Last couple hours was a catch and release game. What a day ! Thanks again guys. Let’s do it again real soon!What a day on Fishing Fever with Capt Tom Daffin doing what he does… Special thanks to Garrett Weir and PhishFinders for putting this group together…and to Lenny for being an Awsome guy. Everybody caught fish all day long…easy boat limit.

Capt Tom got a 10 lb Dandy that was tagged…documented and sent her home.first crab down for me found me on the other end of an 11.5 female that went back happy and healthy…I also had a 7.5 and 2 more 7pounders. Last couple hours was a catch and release game. What a day ! Thanks again guys. Let’s do it again real soon!What a day on Fishing Fever with Capt Tom Daffin doing what he does… Special thanks to Garrett Weir and PhishFinders for putting this group together…and to Lenny for being an Awsome guy. Everybody caught fish all day long…easy boat limit.

Capt Tom got a 10 lb Dandy that was tagged…documented and sent her home.first crab down for me found me on the other end of an 11.5 female that went back happy and healthy…I also had a 7.5 and 2 more 7pounders. Last couple hours was a catch and release game. What a day ! Thanks again guys. Let’s do it again real soon!”

A small craft warning is up in NY/NJ Bight from Wednesday morning to late night. West winds will be 15-20 knots plus gusts to 30 with a slight chance of morning rain.