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Title: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
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Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Reports
Post by: Great Bay Junky on August 04, 2007, 06:42:57 PM: We had 4 keepers and many many did I many searobins and shorts. Tomorrow is another day. ;)
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Post by: Debiomara on August 05, 2007, 10:14:41 AM: Little Egg Reef was producing Fluke this week although there have been logs of throwbacks in the mix. By the way, if you are coming up with half a Fluke, it is probably a brown shark. They are all over the place. Snapper blues and nice blues in the 5-7 lb. range are also cruising the reef sites.

Father and son team Ed & John Hunt, or should we say John “Shark-Hunt-er” had a nice day Saturday with a 40lb. Thresher Shark weighed in at the marina which was caught on a top/bottom rig with a minnow. Nice job guys. Last week John brought in a nice brown shark also (see photo gallery) caught on his fluke rig. Had a few reports over the past week or so of Hammerhead sharks cruising the waters.

Bay fishing remains rough but there are still keeper Fluke in the mix of the smaller fish. Reports of weakfish found in front of the Coast Guard Station. Kingfish still haven’t really found their home in Great Bay yet but we are expecting them to show up any time now. Crabbing remains slow.
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Post by: IrishAyes on August 05, 2007, 06:20:16 PM: Good report Debiomara. Keep them coming. t^
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Post by: Debiomara on August 10, 2007, 01:16:04 PM: LE Reef continues to produce Fluke. Most guys are catching close to their limits when conditions are right. Gulp shrimp and swimming mullet have been doing very well. Sea Bass have hit the coolers also. Slammer blues continue to crash the bunker schools. Inside, the Fluking is getting harder but if you drift deep water, your chances of bringing home some keepers increase dramatically. Kingfish still spotty but should be here soon. One rental boat did manage catching two croakers which is a welcome sign.
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: Debiomara on August 11, 2007, 03:36:43 PM: Date: 08/11/07
This morning’s weather was pretty nasty and only a handful of anglers got out into the ocean who probably shouldn’t have even but out with the small craft in effect. Even heard of several distress calls. Seas were extremely rough until the winds died down early this afternoon. The others who stayed in the bay also faced some rough waters foe the first part of the day but it was a tough fast drift. On the happier side, king fish have showed up with a little more force with one customer landing seven while chumming. Loads of snapper blues all over. Crabbing is still tough but should make a good recovery by the end of the month.
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: jarhead on August 13, 2007, 06:44:59 AM: Fished the Towers yesterday off LBI (R&W) not much tehir, moved over to the GSS, had 3 nice Sea Bass 19, 22, 23, no fluke keepers all shorts.
No drift and pleanty of junk fish.
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: jarhead on August 14, 2007, 05:02:22 PM: Started early today, got to the reef (LE) fished on the eastern side of the research buoys, had 6 throw backs and 5 keepers 17 1/2' to 22', it was a little rough in the AM, used 10 ounce sinkers to reach the bottom, wind slowed a bit before noon, dropped to 6 ounces, a couple of more throw backs so I called it a day. t^
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: ped579 on August 14, 2007, 05:06:41 PM: Good report jarhead,

Always good to know what is happening all around. Your report will help and maybe get some others to start posting and stop lurking.

Happy Catching

Paul
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: jarhead on August 19, 2007, 05:38:55 PM: Fished just NE of LE Reef today, had about a dozen throw backs, the usual skates and sea robins thrown in. Had 7 keepers to 21 in. 4 blue fish. Seas where around 2 ft, light drift. TT^
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: Hotrod on August 19, 2007, 05:42:41 PM: Nice Jarhead. I was heading out this morning but the rain held me back.
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Post by: IrishAyes on August 19, 2007, 08:48:48 PM: Nice catch Jarhead. The drift this morning was almost nonexistent.
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports 8-19
Post by: relentless J on August 20, 2007, 06:42:52 PM: Quote from: ped579 on August 14, 2007, 05:06:41 PM
Good report jarhead,

Always good to know what is happening all around. Your report will help and maybe get some others to start posting and stop lurking.

Happy Catching

Paul

In reference to Paul, fished GSS right on the marker. 1 keeper fluke, dozen shorts, and a nice sea bass. was only out about 3 hours in the morning due to famliy obligations.
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: IrishAyes on August 20, 2007, 06:47:23 PM: Hi Relentless, thanks for the report and welcome to the site. t^
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: Hotrod on August 20, 2007, 06:53:50 PM: Hey. Welcome to the site relentless!

Nice to have you aboard
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: ped579 on August 21, 2007, 12:35:35 AM: Welcome Aboard relentless,

Glad to have you on deck. Thanks for the post it is always good to get your feet wet right off the bat.

This site has many things to offer the fisherman/women. Please feel free to wander as there is so much here. But I have to warn you it is addicting, so please take the time to fish. Ah, you might want to wait till it stops raining though.

Happy Catching

Paul
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: Great Bay Junky on August 21, 2007, 07:49:45 AM: (http://www.myfishpix.com/gallery/data/500/greatbayno1fisherman.JPG)

When I grow up I want to be an Osprey. ;D Fished the LER area on Saturday. We had 11 keeper fluke. 9 were over 20 inches. Had a mix of little blues also. They make good bait.

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Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: relentless J on August 21, 2007, 05:42:11 PM: thank you to the people that welcomed me to the site. now i am gonna ask some advice of the great bayers out there: i'm new to great bay, have some family in mystic, came up from southern nj in search of a different type of fishing.(those who have fished the southern waters will understand) I'm trying to find a "shortcut" if you will from the mullica to the stink house without having to follow the channel markers on the northern part of the bay. Followed a few through on sunday with a low tide and no problems except i don't own an accurate plotter, yet, or i would have marked it, i know the channels are pretty tight. so any hints or help i can get i would greatly appreciate the little bit of time and gas savings.
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: jarhead on August 21, 2007, 06:20:21 PM: There is an orange ball at the stakes just behind the stink house, most boaters that run from Great Bay Marina go that way, best advice would be to follow one out and save it as a route on your gps, I come out of Round About creek, and head for the danger marker just south of it, then follow the ICW out to the inlet,it's about the same time as going to the ball, just my opinion.

Good luck. TT^
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: jarhead on September 04, 2007, 05:13:32 AM: Fished over the Labor Day w/e had 3 nice fluke on Sunday with a dozen croakers, all caught at the Rutgers Research Buoys.

Monday too many boats at the same site so I fished a little further south, had 2 keeper fluke, one was 22 in, and 18.

A few blue fish.
t^
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: Hotrod on September 04, 2007, 05:59:17 AM: Yea. we were there also. Lots of boats not much action. I'll have to keep an eye out for yu next time.
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: Whiskers on September 04, 2007, 06:47:47 AM: Had some reports of nice fluke off the Rutgers Buoys, and further south off the AC reef. Some nice sea bass and croakers picked up off LER, mostly on Sand eels or Smelt. Nobody had any killer days, but they were boating fish. A lot of shorts, but remember, a 16 7/8 fish is a short.
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: relentless J on September 04, 2007, 05:47:07 PM: this is about the A.C. had a company sponsored trip on a party boat saturday, small craft warning, they were right. saw some as tall as 10' from the bottom of the trough out there and thats no fish tale. was about 8 miles off the coast on a few different ship wrecks. ton of sea bass, especially shorts, 1 throw back fluke, 1 throw back tog, and a bunch of porgy. made it back out sunday to the A.C. reef and had a good day. drift was strong had to use 10-12 ounce and a drift sock. caught fish on every drift, not much junk either, caught about 18 fluke with 10 of them being keepers up to 6 pounds and a couple sea bass here and there. now since i am somewhat new to the area who can help me out with some striper info in the great bay mullica area?
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: Hotrod on September 09, 2007, 10:45:51 PM: From Capt Mikes 09/09

This week’s fishing reports has been with mixed results. The first part of the week was a little slow with the ocean fishing being tough to handle with the rough waters. Seems that when the drift is cooperating, some nice sized fish are being caught. Most guys ventured out in the deeper waters 80-90 feet to see nice limit catches. Just last week both David Brisco and Scott McDonald had some nice catches over on LE Reef. Those fishing off the reefs such as LE weren’t as lucky this past weekend however. A/C Reef and Garden State North showed some action with Fluke though. Nice Sea Bass are also being picked up around the reefs. Larger Blues have been running the past week with several 9-15 pounders weighed in. Some of the bait fish were even forcing these guys up onto the beaches. Some guys are also bringing in some nice size croakers. It’s a shame that now that the nice big Fluke are being caught that the party is over tomorrow. It really has been a pretty decent year and with the nicer weather we’ve had compared to last, it’s a shame they cut our season short.

Bay fishing continues to produce small sea bass, porgies, kingfish, and some blowfish and even heard of a few trigger fish being caught. Lots of snappers still around also. Try over by the orange ball or in the clam stakes for these fish. Word is that the Weakies are showing more of a consistency on the incoming tides. We have bloodworms in stock now. Peanut bunker and mullet are around which also make good bait. Call ahead to see if they are in stock. Crabbing is a word in our vocabulary that hasn’t had a good reception. Don’t know what’s up with these guys. Maybe they’ll come in with a vengeance and we can have some fun before we miss the boat on this fishery. Keep up to date on what’s happening by visiting our website for weather, fishing reports, photos etc. at Captmikesmarina.com
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: Great Bay Junky on September 10, 2007, 03:24:31 PM: We we out with a bang and not a wimper. Saturday we had 12 keepers to 22 inches and Sunday it was eveen better with 16 keepers to 22 inches again. We had to sift the hoards of shorts. We must have caught 200 fluke in 2 days. The fish were caught in deeper water a few miles past the reef. Last Wednesday we had a good day with closer to the beach. We 8 keepers to 27inches 6.6lbs.

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Post by: Hotrod on September 10, 2007, 03:56:23 PM: TT^
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Post by: Luna Sea 5 on September 10, 2007, 05:21:35 PM: its a very tuff waterway.. I come out of round a bout creek also, depending on the tide, I work my way to the left side of the stink house then go around it to the inlets... Other times I head towards grassy channel and that that all the way to the inlet... GPS helps great, but not last year. Said I was in deep water, but I wound of in 1' of water.. had to be towed out... they only had to move the boat about 5 feet, so I just missed it... the only scratches on my lower unit are from that incident... Its very tricky aroud there..
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: jarhead on September 12, 2007, 08:27:48 AM: Fished till my heart was content over the weekend, 5 flounder to 6 lbs in 80 ft. of water, past the LE Reef, Sunday trolled for blues at the BRN & South, had 3 false albies and some blues. Had to work Monday so my fluke season is over.

Now it's time to gear up for the stripers and tog. t^
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: IrishAyes on September 12, 2007, 08:32:19 AM: Six pound fluke, nice way to end the season. Good job. t^
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: Hotrod on September 30, 2007, 09:01:18 PM: www.captmikesmarina.com

Weather/winds prevented many fishermen from getting out this week. Those who got out to the ocean saw some nice picks of Croakers, Sea Bass and Porgies out on the reefs. Bay fishing has produces smaller porgies, sporadic kingfish, and lots of small sea bass. Bluefish in the 2 lb. range are all over the bay and inlet areas. Haven’t seen any big Blues brought in this week at all. Weakies have been caught along the sod banks, Sheepshead, Marshelder and the Mullica.
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: ped579 on September 30, 2007, 10:16:00 PM: Thanks for the report. TT^

Happy Catching

Paul
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Post by: Luna Sea 5 on September 30, 2007, 11:40:58 PM: t^
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Post by: jarhead on October 02, 2007, 07:39:13 AM: Fished the LE Reef Sunday, we had a ball 26 porgies, 2 Sea Bass and a Blue, TT^ never targeted the Porgies before and they are alot of fun.

Hope to get out there again this week.
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: Hotrod on October 06, 2007, 03:33:14 AM: www.captmikesmarina.com

Weakies are becoming a more consistent catch lately but still not phenomenal. We had a few different anglers weigh in some nice trigger fish this week while out king fishing. Still a lot of small sea bass and snappers around in the bay also. One customer came into the store and said they had 2 drum fish (one at 9 lb and 6 lb) caught off the shallow waters of the 2nd bridge on Great Bay Blvd. The ocean has been producing croakers out by the red tower in about 30 ft, and sea bass are being caught in decent quantities and size on the reefs.
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: ped579 on October 06, 2007, 12:28:11 PM: Thanks for the report.

Sounds like it might be a good day tomorrow for the Gov. Cup tourney.

They are calling for rain so maybe the crowds won't be as large as they usually are.

Happy Catching

Paul
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: jarhead on October 14, 2007, 01:07:52 PM: Fished the Red & White towers today off LBI, all the small blues you want. t^

Got my share, then tried trolling umbrella rigs for some stripers but no luck 5hrug water still to warm.
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Post by: IrishAyes on October 14, 2007, 07:53:02 PM: That's a possibility Jarhead. Not much action with the stripers anywhere that I have heard.
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Post by: Hotrod on October 22, 2007, 09:34:16 PM: www.captmikesmarina.com

This past weekend’s Redmen’s tournament brought in only a handful of Stripers with the winner at about 20+ lbs. Lots of small bluefish are all over with some bigger ones hanging under the bunker pods, especially out in front of the Red Tower. There are lots of pods out there but not a lot of bass under them. The Mullica was the place to be as far as having any type of chance of catching a Striper. Eels seem to be the bait of choice. This is still very hit or miss and by no means a hot fish to be chasing yet. The water is still pretty warm. Spoke with several guys up in the Sandy Hook area and they still haven’t turned on with the Striper catch yet so it should be another few weeks to see better action down our way.

The bay for Kingfish and Porgies etc. has slowed down a bit especially since the weather and waters have been slowly starting to cool. Still a lot of smaller fish out there.

Croakers, 2-4 lb. blues have been consistent out around Wreck Inlet.
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Post by: Hotrod on October 28, 2007, 11:49:32 AM: With the weather predicting strong rains, winds and seas, the Mica Club postponed their Striper tournament until next weekend. It wasn’t too bad on Friday afternoon while Tim and John were anchored up and chummed with clam. They pulled in two cookie cutter Striper about 30-31”. A few other anglers got out on Saturday and caught some Weakies over in Sheepshead along with some sea bass. Also heard of a few Stripers brought in off the banks of Pebble Beach.
If you get out and brave the elements, you have to definitely put your time in to find something. Water temps are still around 66 degrees but with the cooler air coming in, maybe the postponement of the Mica will reap better benefits for those on the Striper hunt and we’ll start seeing more action in more areas.

www.captmikesmarina.com
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: Great Bay Junky on October 28, 2007, 06:11:25 PM: it won't be long now. bngh

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Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: Great Bay Junky on November 06, 2007, 12:23:34 AM: Today’s fishing seemed to finally bring those Stripers out of hiding Despite the atrocious winds and tides the past several days, there were quite a few number of fish weighed in at Scotts Bait & Tackle for the MICA tournament. Capt. Tim O’Mara, John Hunt and Jason Lee won first place with total weight of 43.6 lb. and they also won the Calcutta.

Way to go Tim and crew. Fishing in that weather you guys earned it.
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Post by: tang on November 13, 2007, 12:48:17 PM: still trying to figure out how to post so if I alreday sent this ignore. But: Went out twice this weekend. Friday bottom of tide, rolling seas, no fish boated or seen boated (not too may boats out) Sunday out at top of tide, boated one bass 37" 17 Lbs and seen a couple others boated. The Fleet was out at all of the usually places and given the size of the fleet, number of fish seemed pretty small.
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Post by: Hotrod on November 13, 2007, 12:51:03 PM: Nice tang!!. Check your PM's
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Post by: IrishAyes on November 13, 2007, 03:04:49 PM: Hi Tang, welcome to the site. Here is a tutorial Rod made for posting. Seems like you did it ok though. Nice report t^

http://njsaltwaterfisherman.com/forums/index.php?topic=3659.0
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: ped579 on November 14, 2007, 12:50:42 AM: Welcome Aboard Tang,

Like Joe mentioned your post came out just fine. I think I responded yo another post by you before.

Again Welcome Aboard...

Happy Catching

Paul
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: Great Bay Junky on November 27, 2007, 11:40:42 PM: Late weekend report. Got out Saturday for the out going tide in the inlet. We had 15 stripers in 3.5 hours with our limit of 5 keepers. My father in law broke a nice one off with a tight drag that blew up some 30lb power pro. Hit the same tide on Sunday and only got one 27 inch short. Go figure. I will at it again tomorrow. i think I have a fever. >:D
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Post by: ped579 on November 27, 2007, 11:50:23 PM: There is no cure except to enjoy it while it lasts. chrz

Paul
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: Hotrod on November 28, 2007, 12:54:43 AM: Quote from: Great Bay Junky on November 27, 2007, 11:40:42 PM
Late weekend report. Got out Saturday for the out going tide in the inlet. We had 15 stripers in 3.5 hours with our limit of 5 keepers. My father in law broke a nice one off with a tight drag that blew up some 30lb power pro. Hit the same tide on Sunday and only got one 27 inch short. Go figure. I will at it again tomorrow. i think I have a fever. >:D
t^ Nice
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on November 28, 2007, 07:11:03 PM: Went 6 for 7 today with a 2 man limit + B.T.s. All were caught on clams in the inlet.
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Post by: Hotrod on November 28, 2007, 08:19:38 PM: Nice. You have that area down pat. hence you User name.
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Post by: IrishAyes on November 28, 2007, 09:05:26 PM: Nice catch GBJ. t^
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Post by: ped579 on November 28, 2007, 11:41:51 PM: I guess I'll have to break down and switch back to clams tomorrow. All the stripers I saw caught today were on clams.

But I love lures, this year is very strange.
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: Whiskers on March 17, 2008, 07:58:24 PM: Lets get some reports for this year. I have heard of some 25 inchers off the last bridge on Great Bay Blvd. A couple of keepers at the power plant, but not much more. Most of these were taken on bloodworms, they haven't started to hit clams yet.
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Post by: Hotrod on March 17, 2008, 08:10:10 PM: Roger that. If I have to I'll start making call this year t^
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Post by: Whiskers on March 20, 2008, 01:49:28 PM: More, and better shorts being picked off Graveling Point and Ohio Avenue mainly on blood worms.
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Post by: ped579 on March 20, 2008, 02:25:39 PM: Pretty soon. I'm waiting to start hitting them on the tidal changes at the BI. Water temp is climbing nicely as the winter water temp never got to low.
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Post by: Whiskers on March 22, 2008, 06:50:19 AM: The shorts are getting longer!!

Winter Flounder starting tomorrow.
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Post by: ped579 on March 23, 2008, 01:02:41 AM: WOOHOO ! ! !
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Post by: Whiskers on March 26, 2008, 07:31:14 PM: First Keeper caught off Graveling Point this evening. 30inches, 9lbs.
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Post by: IrishAyes on March 26, 2008, 07:48:19 PM: Nice! t^
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Post by: ped579 on March 26, 2008, 10:49:53 PM: Sweet...Now a little farther north please.
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Post by: Whiskers on March 29, 2008, 08:56:58 AM: if you want eels, they are killing them off Dock Rd in West Creek. Some eat them, some keep them for bait, and some just cuss em and throw back.
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Post by: Whiskers on April 02, 2008, 07:40:10 PM: The shorts are gettin longer, 26 inchers off Dock Rd. A nice keeper made it to the edge of the boat under the Causeway bridge before being knocked off the hook with the net. Not hearing too much from the Graveling Point bunch.
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Post by: Hotrod on April 02, 2008, 08:16:32 PM: Thanks for the update ..
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Post by: ped579 on April 03, 2008, 12:42:16 AM: Has anyone heard how it has been back by 7 bridges road?

Anything in the channels yet?
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Post by: Whiskers on April 03, 2008, 05:05:25 AM: Ped, the same thing as Graveling Point, Dock Rd. The Dock Roaders are the same guys that haunt 7 Bridges.
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Post by: ped579 on April 03, 2008, 10:57:01 AM: I was wondering I just might try there next week. I have a good friend that lives on Atlantis Blvd and we might give it a go.
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Post by: Whiskers on April 04, 2008, 05:42:35 AM: Ped, seems bloods, are the bait of choice right now. No one has done anything on clams..yet.
You come down, stop on over to The Chumbucket and introduce yourself, I always enjoy new people, some when they come, some when they go.
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Post by: wimpy on April 04, 2008, 06:38:11 AM: ??This cold rain going to hold things up for a little?? Good to see the ChumBucket still running--how does look on flats of bunker--
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Post by: ped579 on April 04, 2008, 09:13:29 AM: Next time I'm down that way I will definitely stop in.

Happy Catching

Paul
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Post by: Whiskers on April 06, 2008, 03:04:19 PM: Wimpy, got fresh frozen flats in on Saturday the 5th of April. Stop by guys, I need the company its a little slow....bring coffee. rofla chrz
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Post by: ped579 on April 06, 2008, 05:33:54 PM: How Do you take it? Coffee that is... rofla
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: Whiskers on April 08, 2008, 05:03:58 AM: You scared me with that how do you take it question. A little milk, is fine, but I have that, also have a coffee pot, so just bring your cup.
Herring running pretty good in Batso. The best catches are at night from what I hear.
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Post by: Whiskers on April 08, 2008, 07:58:45 PM: Catching Keepers off Pebble Beach, no cows yet, but legal. Bloodworms or Sandworms seem to be the bait of preference.
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Post by: IrishAyes on April 08, 2008, 08:04:14 PM: t^
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Post by: Hotrod on April 20, 2008, 11:05:17 PM: What a beautiful day on the Water today (Saturday). There were 9 keeper Bluefish caught all before 11 a.m. ranging from 5-7 pounds. Nice job Geneo. Mackerel was the bait of choice.

Stripers have been sporadic but they are here. Hopefully next week should be great with the warmer temps being more consistent at night.

The tog are around so get them while you can.

Boat slips and dry storage spots are still available. Call or stop by for details.

www.captmikesmarina.com
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Post by: Pops Soul on April 21, 2008, 02:34:41 PM: t^
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Post by: ped579 on April 21, 2008, 02:36:20 PM: A day early and Z dollar short. :P
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on May 03, 2008, 12:44:49 AM: Hey where are all the Great Bay fishermen? I am going to check a new ride tomorrow and hope to be on the water again soon.
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Post by: hareball on May 03, 2008, 01:12:38 AM: Little Egger here, The Sea Bass bite is good and Fluke are moving in. t^
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: [FISHHOOK] on May 03, 2008, 06:45:07 AM: What a differnce a week makes. hit the water on fri morring around 6:30 am,headed over to littel beach & grassy not a fish to be had,on the outgoing tide,some guys where ancored up in grassy not much going on from what i can see.Trolled throw grassy and out to 132 marker,up throw the icw along the edges,and all around the old coast guard station,and up throw the inlet.Seems like the fish moved up into the river,water temp around 52. 5hrug.
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: [FISHHOOK] on May 08, 2008, 06:51:55 AM: Quote from: Great Bay Junky on May 03, 2008, 12:44:49 AM
Hey where are all the Great Bay fishermen? I am going to check a new ride tomorrow and hope to be on the water again soon.
Hey you got one here!
Picture perfect morning, got out on the water around 7:30 yesterday,the bay was def alive today with working birds & snapper blues throwout the entire bay,water temp 64.
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on May 15, 2008, 04:26:32 PM: Looks like a shakedown run tomorrow after work and some weekend fishing. chrz
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Post by: IrishAyes on May 15, 2008, 09:00:47 PM: Good luck on the shakedown. Hope everything runs just right. t^
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on May 16, 2008, 10:48:50 PM: Bleepeddy bleep bleeping rain. >:( Maybe tomorrow.
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: ped579 on May 16, 2008, 11:45:09 PM: Tomorrow should be nice especially in the morning. Good Luck.

Happy Catching

Paul
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Post by: hareball on May 18, 2008, 12:26:36 PM: No signs of striper or blues outside of LEI, no birds doing anything either.
We did hear some chatter of Blues but not much.

The wreck fishing is as good as it can get with no junk fish either t^
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: Great Bay Junky on May 18, 2008, 07:58:01 PM: Finally got to fish today. After helping a friend out in the morning getting his boat ready and a shake down run with him the A Frayed Sew made her maiden voyage in Great Bay. With a stiff south wind and rain blowing sideways we anchored for an hour or so with some fresh clam bellies. No hits no runs no errors. ::) At least the boat handled the crappy weater flawlessly. Come on Saturday.
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Post by: hareball on May 18, 2008, 08:33:34 PM: Glad to hear she did well t^

Hopefully this week the cows will make it our way for some grazing ;D
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: Whiskers on May 19, 2008, 07:49:35 AM: had two stripers weighed in this past week, one on Wednesday 17.8 pounds, one on Sunday 14.1 pounds. Both caught on clams in the bay.

Check out the Chumbuckets new site www.thechumbucket.net we are mainly LE, and Great Bay. Also started a field testing program.
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: Whiskers on May 20, 2008, 07:26:28 AM: Pam from the Reel Cranky with two picked up on Sunday 5/18/08 off LBI

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Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: Whiskers on May 21, 2008, 06:38:01 AM: Dock Rd Billy brought this 24.3lb Striper in, caught in the bay on eels.

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Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: seanr8w on May 21, 2008, 09:26:56 AM: Nice Fish chrz
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Post by: Hotrod on May 21, 2008, 12:07:19 PM: Nice Signature ;D
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Post by: ped579 on May 21, 2008, 12:09:22 PM: Nice Fish... TT^
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Post by: Whiskers on May 21, 2008, 06:06:26 PM: Nice fish, and I really like the signature.
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: Whiskers on May 22, 2008, 07:40:10 AM: Pam again, just cannot get enough of them pretty girls.

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Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: ped579 on May 22, 2008, 10:06:45 AM: Just a hint guys and gals, If you are looking for the birds to help you with finding bait, or are just wondering what is going on well think clams, especially down south along IBSP and LBI.

After the storm on Monday the clam beds got hit pretty hard along the coast many shells have washed up onto the beaches. If you can locate these beds you should do pretty good as the striped bass are feeding on them right now.

I was out at IBSP yesterday and the majority of fish caught was the striped bass in decent sizes all on clams.

I did not see any birds working at all or see any bait on the surface. There were plenty of boats at the mouth of Barnegat Inlet and north. They were clustered over where the beds are located. If you go out mark in your mind where these boats are and you should do well off the surf in those areas.

Happy Catching

Paul
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: seanr8w on May 23, 2008, 01:48:35 AM: Thanks for the tip Paul.... Fishing the Surf is a complicated thing to learn. I cannot wait till I figure this stuff out. I did finally pick up a new rod and reel, and my casting distance is much better then it used to be. It is nothing great, but it is 10' and alot easier to use then the ones I have been using. Hopefully it will get things going.

P.S.- I ate the Skate and it was GREAT !!! I will never throw one back again if it is of a decent size. Like I said before...If you can't beat em'...Eat em'
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: ped579 on May 23, 2008, 10:26:08 PM: What did it taste like chicken?... rofla rofla hhppy hhppy
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: seanr8w on May 24, 2008, 12:59:16 AM: Quote from: ped579 on May 23, 2008, 10:26:08 PM
What did it taste like chicken?... rofla rofla hhppy hhppy

::) .... It stabbed me when I was trying to unhook it, and I got a little bitter and showed it who the boss was with my fillet knife. One of the guys on the pier had a hibachi grill and was doing burgers and dogs, so I got creative. I think it tasted kinda like Blue Claw Crab and a bit like Flounder. It was kinda tricky to skin, but I got the hang of it. It was nice white meat that flaked easily off of the cartilage. All I had to season it with was an Orange that I had brought along for a snack, so I sliced it thin and laid it on top. Wrapped it in tin foil and threw it on the grill for about fifteen minutes. I have two nice size wings in the freezer that I am gonna spice up a bit and have on Memorial Day for any family and friends who are not afraid to try it. Two of the other guys on the pier that day gave it a try and they both are hooked as well. (no pun intended) Anyway, I am kicking myself for all of the skates I have thrown back over the years, and to think that I thought I was getting skunked on all of these trips !!!

nosmly nosmly rofla hhppy rofla hhppy
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: IrishAyes on May 24, 2008, 07:55:57 AM: Don't get too creative with the skate. If the regulators find out they are good to eat there will be a limit on them within a year. TT^

Good job on trying it out. I have never had any but do know people who like them.
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Post by: seanr8w on May 24, 2008, 09:09:40 AM: LOL...isn't that the truth! rofla
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: Whiskers on June 08, 2008, 05:04:39 PM: I am gonna have to find out how to skin em. I catch so many skates I could fill the freezer. Surf n turf, venison and skate....hmmm. nosmly
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: seanr8w on June 08, 2008, 05:36:22 PM: Quote from: Whiskers on June 08, 2008, 05:04:39 PM
I am gonna have to find out how to skin em. I catch so many skates I could fill the freezer. Surf n turf, venison and skate....hmmm. nosmly

You need to knock em out and wing them right away. Get the wings on Ice. I take them home and hose them down right away, cause they slime up reel good as they sit. Skinning them is pretty easy once you get started. I usually use some STRONG kitchen shears and cut they outside edge off up to where the meat is about a half inch thick. This gets rid of those nasty little spikes for the most part. The skin is tough, but once you get it started enough that you can get a hold of the skin with your non-knife holding hand, it is easy to take the skin off of that beautiful white meat. A couple of tips-
1. Use a VERY SHARP fillet knife
2. Don't overcook them unless you like seafood flavored chewing gum.

Google recipes using "Skate wing recipes" as your search words and you will be suprised as to how many recipes you will find. I have been playing with them using everything from Old Bay and Cayenne to Roasted Garlic Butter to BBQ sauce. the recipes you fing on google will help you with cooking time depending on how you choose to go with it. (grill, pan fry, etc.) Let me know if you decide to give it a try, it is truly delicious!!! t^ t^ t^
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: Great Bay Junky on June 15, 2008, 11:25:07 AM: Team Basket Case fished the JCAA Fluke Tournament yesterday. We got an early start at 5 AM. We must have caught 65 to 70 fluke with only 7 keepers in 11 hours. Our biggest was 4.81 lbs that was good enough for 7th in the Great Bay port. No one place place was better then the 20 spots we tried. They all produced fish. If the limit was 17 inches we would have limited out by noon time. rgmn
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: Bucktail on June 15, 2008, 11:38:45 AM: w00t Congratulations on your 7th place finish GBJ! t^
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: fishon42 on June 15, 2008, 11:56:18 AM: Quote from: seanr8w on June 08, 2008, 05:36:22 PM
Quote from: Whiskers on June 08, 2008, 05:04:39 PM
I am gonna have to find out how to skin em. I catch so many skates I could fill the freezer. Surf n turf, venison and skate....hmmm. nosmly

You need to knock em out and wing them right away. Get the wings on Ice. I take them home and hose them down right away, cause they slime up reel good as they sit. Skinning them is pretty easy once you get started. I usually use some STRONG kitchen shears and cut they outside edge off up to where the meat is about a half inch thick. This gets rid of those nasty little spikes for the most part. The skin is tough, but once you get it started enough that you can get a hold of the skin with your non-knife holding hand, it is easy to take the skin off of that beautiful white meat. A couple of tips-
1. Use a VERY SHARP fillet knife
2. Don't overcook them unless you like seafood flavored chewing gum.

Google recipes using "Skate wing recipes" as your search words and you will be suprised as to how many recipes you will find. I have been playing with them using everything from Old Bay and Cayenne to Roasted Garlic Butter to BBQ sauce. the recipes you fing on google will help you with cooking time depending on how you choose to go with it. (grill, pan fry, etc.) Let me know if you decide to give it a try, it is truly delicious!!! t^ t^ t^

sounds like alot of work... it is worth it? i definitly do want to try it one day ... chrz
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: seanr8w on June 15, 2008, 11:02:00 PM: Quote from: fishon42 on June 15, 2008, 11:56:18 AM
Quote from: seanr8w on June 08, 2008, 05:36:22 PM
Quote from: Whiskers on June 08, 2008, 05:04:39 PM
I am gonna have to find out how to skin em. I catch so many skates I could fill the freezer. Surf n turf, venison and skate....hmmm. nosmly

You need to knock em out and wing them right away. Get the wings on Ice. I take them home and hose them down right away, cause they slime up reel good as they sit. Skinning them is pretty easy once you get started. I usually use some STRONG kitchen shears and cut they outside edge off up to where the meat is about a half inch thick. This gets rid of those nasty little spikes for the most part. The skin is tough, but once you get it started enough that you can get a hold of the skin with your non-knife holding hand, it is easy to take the skin off of that beautiful white meat. A couple of tips-
1. Use a VERY SHARP fillet knife
2. Don't overcook them unless you like seafood flavored chewing gum.

Google recipes using "Skate wing recipes" as your search words and you will be suprised as to how many recipes you will find. I have been playing with them using everything from Old Bay and Cayenne to Roasted Garlic Butter to BBQ sauce. the recipes you fing on google will help you with cooking time depending on how you choose to go with it. (grill, pan fry, etc.) Let me know if you decide to give it a try, it is truly delicious!!! t^ t^ t^

sounds like alot of work... it is worth it? i definitly do want to try it one day ... chrz

I think so, and I am sure that just like Flounder or any other fish, Once you do it a few times and get the hang of it, it will be easy. The meat is FANTASTIC when cooked for the right time/temp, but I still need to try some more recipes and methods before I zone in on a favorite. It is at least worth a try ! They might be Ugly, but so are flounder ! Tell me your thoughts when you try it, or make some fishing plans with me someday and I will cook it up for you. I have 9 wings left in the freezer right now! chrz
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: Hotrod on June 16, 2008, 05:04:04 AM: Quote from: Great Bay Junky on June 15, 2008, 11:25:07 AM
Team Basket Case fished the JCAA Fluke Tournament yesterday. We got an early start at 5 AM. We must have caught 65 to 70 fluke with only 7 keepers in 11 hours. Our biggest was 4.81 lbs that was good enough for 7th in the Great Bay port. No one place place was better then the 20 spots we tried. They all produced fish. If the limit was 17 inches we would have limited out by noon time. rgmn
Nice Job t^
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: IrishAyes on June 16, 2008, 08:00:43 AM: Quote from: Great Bay Junky on June 15, 2008, 11:25:07 AM
Our biggest was 4.81 lbs that was good enough for 7th in the Great Bay port.

Nice job GBJ. I placed 7th in my port. We will be standing on the side stage together to collect our custom made rod. I will be sure to say hi. t^ chrz
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: Whiskers on June 18, 2008, 07:28:28 AM: Congratulations guys, I will be standing in the audience watching you collect your prize. We caught one keeper, 20+ shorts, and probably place about 15th a Great Bay. Our biggest downfall was the Brigantine run, we left fish, to find fish. Not a good idea. :'(
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: Great Bay Junky on June 18, 2008, 10:35:40 PM: Quote from: Whiskers on June 18, 2008, 07:28:28 AM
Congratulations guys, I will be standing in the audience watching you collect your prize. We caught one keeper, 20+ shorts, and probably place about 15th a Great Bay. Our biggest downfall was the Brigantine run, we left fish, to find fish. Not a good idea. :'(

Hey Skip I talked to you right after I weighed my fish in. I asked you how the bucket was doing.
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: Great Bay Junky on June 24, 2008, 10:11:24 PM: Quote from: IrishAyes on June 16, 2008, 08:00:43 AM
Quote from: Great Bay Junky on June 15, 2008, 11:25:07 AM
Our biggest was 4.81 lbs that was good enough for 7th in the Great Bay port.

Nice job GBJ. I placed 7th in my port. We will be standing on the side stage together to collect our custom made rod. I will be sure to say hi. t^ chrz

Which one are you? What did you think of your new rod? I did not like the advertisement attached to it. 5hrug Real rods made for real women. rofla
(http://www.myfishpix.com/gallery/data/500/100_4448_Red.jpg)
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: IrishAyes on June 24, 2008, 10:16:34 PM: I am the one on the right kneeling in front. First thing I did was rip the advertisement off. Would have been ok, except for the real woman part, as you said.

I have used the rod on two trips now, not bad at all for a freebie. TT^
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: Great Bay Junky on June 24, 2008, 10:21:42 PM: I am standing in the back in far left. I ripped the tag off as soon as I sat down. I plan to give mine a try as soon as get the 100 gallons of bad gas pumped out of my tank. rgmn
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: Bucktail on June 24, 2008, 10:28:49 PM: GBJ,

Sorry I missed you there, I would have liked to meet you. Hope you like your lady rod! ;D Here's the post I made that night. http://njsaltwaterfisherman.com/forums/index.php?topic=6966.0 (http://njsaltwaterfisherman.com/forums/index.php?topic=6966.0)

-Bob
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: IrishAyes on June 24, 2008, 10:41:00 PM: As you can see by Bucktail's post. I didn't get to the ad quick enough. ;D
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on June 24, 2008, 10:45:27 PM: That is to funny. rofla
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: relentless J on June 27, 2008, 05:33:04 PM: i'm looking for reports from the wrecks around the little egg area, the LE, GS north and south, AC, any of the smaller ones, etc. due to the gas prices i know trips out to the wrecks are becoming a bit more scarce along with reports for them, so any info would be great. thanks guys.
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: hareball on June 27, 2008, 08:53:11 PM: Quote from: relentless J on June 27, 2008, 05:33:04 PM
i'm looking for reports from the wrecks around the little egg area, the LE, GS north and south, AC, any of the smaller ones, etc. due to the gas prices i know trips out to the wrecks are becoming a bit more scarce along with reports for them, so any info would be great. thanks guys.

The Sea Bass bite on Garden State North, LE, and AC Reefs have all slowed down but if determined enough you can still put together a nice catch.

Fluking at mentioned reefs is getting better as the water warms up.

Also check for reports written by Miss Beach Haven, Capt. Dave and myself.

http://njsaltwaterfisherman.com/forums/index.php?topic=6985.0

http://njsaltwaterfisherman.com/forums/index.php?topic=7060.0

http://njsaltwaterfisherman.com/forums/index.php?topic=7058.0

http://njsaltwaterfisherman.com/forums/index.php?topic=6998.0

http://njsaltwaterfisherman.com/forums/index.php?topic=6879.0

http://njsaltwaterfisherman.com/forums/index.php?topic=6884.0

http://njsaltwaterfisherman.com/forums/index.php?topic=6829.0

http://njsaltwaterfisherman.com/forums/index.php?topic=6830.0
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: relentless J on July 04, 2008, 08:36:36 AM: thanks hareball
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: Hotrod on July 05, 2008, 06:22:58 PM: 07/02/08 Capt Mikes Marina

Tuckerton Fluke Fishing

Fishing in Great Bay today treated anglers very well. Had the full fleet of rental boats out today and most came back with fish. Some were right on the 18" mark while Orion Millar brought two beautiful 5.4 and 3.61 pound Fluke. Had a few ramp customers have a nice day with one guy bringing in a 5 and 7 lb. Fluke. All fish were caught in front of the Fish Factory and over by the Coast Guard Station.

(http://njsaltwaterfisherman.com/images/Capt_MIkes_Banner.png) (http://captmikesmarina.com)

As a side note. Heard from a friend that there is a huge sandbar spread across by the the inlet over by the Number 2/3 Buoy area in the channel. Please keep an eye out for this as he hit bottom quick and hard today as the tide was dropping. Don't know the exact location but it's in the vicinity mentioned above. Be aware over the upcoming holiday with all the boat traffic.
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: ped579 on July 05, 2008, 07:18:26 PM: Thanks for the heads up.

I am sure there will be more that will run into that hazard this weekend.

Paul
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Post by: relentless J on July 08, 2008, 06:58:13 PM: thanks hotrod, any one else with some info or a better location would be a help seeing as that bob from towboat u.s. has seen my boat twice this year from mechanical failure and i don't want to see him for an un-grounding.
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: Hotrod on July 08, 2008, 08:28:28 PM: Hold Tight. heres A good one..

Look Here. Captmikes.. Cough Cough.. New site t^

http://www.captmikesmarina.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=16&Itemid=42
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: hareball on July 08, 2008, 10:06:58 PM: Quote from: relentless J on July 04, 2008, 08:36:36 AM
thanks hareball

No problem t^

We usually have an open spot on the boat on Saturdays and Mondays. We do the reefs and deepwater Fluke fishing. Trips usually go no less than 10 hours, send me a pm if you'd like to come along.
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Post by: stat4u on July 09, 2008, 04:33:53 PM: Thats my boy on capt mikes home page wearing the yellow t-shirt. It was his 1st keeper and he's been fishing for a few years now. He thinks hes the fluke king now his picture is up on Mikes home page. He looked at the fluke in the cooler all the way home. When we got home he went to all the neighbors to show them his catch. Broke his heart when it was time to clean his catch up for dinner.
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: Hotrod on July 09, 2008, 04:45:29 PM: That Is too Cool!!> t^ I built That New site for them.. I actually picked that picture because of his Yellow Shirt ;D
Title: Great Bay 7/9/08
Post by: Bucktail on July 09, 2008, 10:11:18 PM: At 5:00 am today I met up with my friend Jerry to do a little back bay fishing. The wind was blowing pretty good right from the start and only got worse as the day progressed. Although reports of any decent weakfish catches have been few and far between, Jerry was hoping we could score a few today.

Although we gave it a really good try, we were unable to connect with any keeper weakies. The best we could do was about an eight inch spike that I snagged in the belly with my bucktail. :-\ We did hook up with several short fluke though. And Jerry was able to boat at least one nice keeper. t^

As I said before, the wind was a major factor today. But, by making use of a drift sock and the trolling motor, Jerry did a great job of holding us on our spots so at least we had a shot! TT^

I'm sure we'll have better days. ;D

-Bob
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: hareball on July 09, 2008, 11:00:01 PM: Nice report Bob t^

I hope to do alot of back bay fishing towards the end of the summer! COUGH COUGH Hotrod
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: Hotrod on July 10, 2008, 06:00:37 AM: Quote from: hareball on July 09, 2008, 11:00:01 PM
Nice report Bob t^

I hope to do alot of back bay fishing towards the end of the summer! COUGH COUGH Hotrod
t^
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: IrishAyes on July 10, 2008, 07:03:07 AM: Good report and great effort Bob. I know you work that bucktail hard. t^
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: Bucktail on July 10, 2008, 08:46:34 AM: Quote from: hareball on July 09, 2008, 11:00:01 PM
Nice report Bob t^

I hope to do alot of back bay fishing towards the end of the summer! COUGH COUGH Hotrod

Yeah me too, COUGH COUGH Hotrod! ;D
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: Filthy13 on July 16, 2008, 01:42:17 PM: Hey all, first time on this site and it looks like it has a ton of good info and great folks on it sharing the news. I won't lurk so I'll throw up my report from this past saturday, 12 July. Seems like I've been the one boat not getting any keeper fluke (0 for 6 trips) so we tried the kingfish. Put in about 4 hours of chumming near the clam stakes in Great Bay but only got one small king. Loads of short flounder, dogfish, skates and sea robins though. Has anyone done any good sharking in the bay or just outside? We're not looking for anything special, just some toothy critters to fight and tag for another day.
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: ped579 on July 16, 2008, 02:23:13 PM: Welcome Aboard Filthy13,

Glad to have you aboard. We had a group out last Friday with no luck on the sharking. We chummed the surf as well and nothing would take the bite. The surf was loaded with jellies and I was told that they were spawning. I had at least 15 on the line at one time and I think it was because of the braid because they were a booger getting off where as the guys using mono had no problem at all. 5hrug

I will be going out tonight to IBSP and trying plugs and see what happens.

Again welcome aboard.

Happy catching

Paul
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: seanr8w on July 16, 2008, 06:07:54 PM: welcome to the site Filthy...Good Luck tonight Paul, don't forget the Peanut Butter this time to go will all that Jelly rofla rofla rofla
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: ped579 on July 16, 2008, 06:11:54 PM: Got'cha Sean...Getting ready to leave in a few minutes. Looking forward to going back and fishing my way. All artificial's tonight. Got to stop over at Grumpys to pick up a new lure like the one that decided to escape from my arsenal.

Paul
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: Filthy13 on July 21, 2008, 04:34:43 PM: Gents, took the wife and brother out this weekend sharking in the bay and had a great time. Got 4 and broke off a fifth, and released all of them in good condition. Nothing to brag about but all were nice, healthy 35-40 lb browns. The wife got her first sharks ever so she was pretty stoked about that. Only problem was that its been a while since I used my tagging stick and the thing broke when I tried to tag the first one. Going to have to get a new one before next trip. Anybody else do any good this weekend?
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: Pfishingruven on July 21, 2008, 04:57:39 PM: Nice catch! Never gone shark fishing specifically. Sounds like a lot of fun!!

TT^
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: Hotrod on July 22, 2008, 12:10:16 AM: Quote from: Filthy13 on July 16, 2008, 01:42:17 PM
Hey all, first time on this site and it looks like it has a ton of good info and great folks on it sharing the news. I won't lurk so I'll throw up my report from this past saturday, 12 July. Seems like I've been the one boat not getting any keeper fluke (0 for 6 trips) so we tried the kingfish. Put in about 4 hours of chumming near the clam stakes in Great Bay but only got one small king. Loads of short flounder, dogfish, skates and sea robins though. Has anyone done any good sharking in the bay or just outside? We're not looking for anything special, just some toothy critters to fight and tag for another day.

Welcome to the site t^
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: seanr8w on July 23, 2008, 02:42:13 PM: Good Job Filthy chrz
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Post by: Capt Ron B on August 15, 2008, 06:59:28 PM: Picked up 6 weakies near the brick pile at sunrise this morning. They all were around 12 inches and one was 14 inches We picked them all up in about 20 minutes. Once the boat traffic picked up the bite shut down as usual.

Headed to the LE reef and fished the SE area. A lot of throw backs but we did manage to get three keepers, 18, 21 and 22 inches. All the keepers were taken on large sea robbin strips. The fluke are definately there.

Back at the dock around noon and finished the day with a few VERY cold Boddingtons and a good cigar.
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Post by: Pfishingruven on August 15, 2008, 07:15:43 PM: Nice catch!

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Post by: Hotrod on August 15, 2008, 09:42:23 PM: Great Trip Capt Ron.t^
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Post by: ped579 on August 16, 2008, 12:51:18 AM: Yeah, great trip Capt. Ron... slt

How about that weather Rod. I am beginning to hate the weather man. But I have to say we did get rain in the evening and I heard thunder down your way.

Oh well I hope Monday is better.
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Post by: Capt Ron B on August 17, 2008, 07:50:42 PM: As much as I hate to fish on the weekends, I bite the bullet and took the brother inlaw and my two nephews out today (Sunday). Fished the LE reef again, south east side. We got into a mess of smaller blues (12-13 inches) The kids had a great time. We also picked up 5 keeper fluke and about 20 good size (16 -17 inch) throw backs. The fluke were all taken on sea robin strips.

Back at the dock at 2pm and was enjoying a few VERY cold Boddington and a good cigar while I supervised the clean up crew. chrz chrz
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Post by: IrishAyes on August 17, 2008, 07:55:23 PM: Great job Captain, expecially the supervising part. TT^
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Post by: Pfishingruven on August 17, 2008, 10:52:32 PM: Quote from: Capt Ron B on August 17, 2008, 07:50:42 PM
As much as I hate to fish on the weekends, I bite the bullet and took the brother inlaw and my two nephews out today (Sunday).

Good job Capt...bet the kids had a blast with the blues!

I hear you on the weekends...know how bad the roads are, can't imagine the water!! Although, it was for a good reason you went out.

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Post by: Capt Ron B on August 18, 2008, 06:21:07 AM: Actually my drive down is not all that bad even on weekends. I weave my down through the pines and rarely have to deal with more than an occasional car. I just hate to deal with all the boat traffic including the jet skies and the inconsiderate people behind the wheel of a boat.

Heading down to look at a Carolina Classic today, it seems like there are a lot of good deals out there. ;D
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Post by: Wreckfish on August 18, 2008, 07:09:24 AM: Hey Capt Ron.
Next time you are on the water give me a shout out 68 for WreckFish. I usally try to fish the weekdays to, but sometimes that darn work keeps getting the way. Went Sunday to GSS. Beautiful weather.
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Post by: Capt Ron B on August 18, 2008, 07:47:42 AM: Hey Wreckfish,
I will give you a shout on channel 68. I am usually on channel 9 though.

One of the old time guys at the marina is supposed to take me out tuesday and share some of his special numbers with me. If you are going to be out there let me know.
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Post by: Wreckfish on August 18, 2008, 09:26:24 AM: I'll be working Tuesday. Trying to get this Friday off. If I out I give you a shout on Ch 9.
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on August 18, 2008, 05:27:00 PM: Got out Sat and Sun for some reef fluken. Fished GSS and GSN on Saturday. Caught lots of fluke but only 6keepers to 21 inches. On Sunday I fished a local tournament. We fished LE Reef and Garden State South. Caught about 60 fluke with only 2 for the box. I am glad we entered the searobin part of the tournament. Our by catch netted us 335 bucks. Enough to cover the week ends expenses. chrz
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Post by: Pfishingruven on August 18, 2008, 05:32:43 PM: Nice catch!!

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Post by: IrishAyes on August 18, 2008, 05:36:15 PM: Great job! Who said sea robins are not worth anything? TT^
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Post by: Capt Ron B on August 18, 2008, 05:38:03 PM: Damn, how big was that Sea Robin ? Good thing you didn't cut it up for fluke bait.
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on August 18, 2008, 05:41:43 PM: Quote from: IrishAyes on August 18, 2008, 05:36:15 PM
Great job! Who said sea robins are not worth anything? TT^

Plus I got a trophy to boot. rofla

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Post by: Great Bay Junky on August 18, 2008, 05:45:06 PM: Quote from: Capt Ron B on August 18, 2008, 05:38:03 PM
Damn, how big was that Sea Robin ? Good thing you didn't cut it up for fluke bait.

1.4 .9 lbs Needed 2 to qualify. I was not going to enter but I thought what the heck. Yes they would have been bait on any other day. ;D
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Post by: Capt Ron B on August 18, 2008, 05:51:00 PM: and what prominent place does that trophy get in your home? or should i ask where is the wife gonna let you keep it? rofla

Gonna try the old salts secret numbers tomorrow. A full report to follow
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Post by: Hotrod on August 18, 2008, 06:22:19 PM: Ahh.. Cool Rick!!
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Post by: Capt Ron B on August 19, 2008, 07:09:07 PM: Fished the "special numbers" today and the numbers were not all that special. nosmly

Same story, a lot of larger throw back but just two keepers. My friend and I both got into two large brown sharks that really were a lot of fun and kept us busy for a few minutes.

Back at the dock and having a few VERY cold Corona's and a good cigar by 1:30

Heading out again Friday depending on weather conditions
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Post by: Hotrod on August 19, 2008, 08:45:32 PM: Sounded like a fun day
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on August 19, 2008, 10:18:39 PM: Quote from: Capt Ron B on August 19, 2008, 07:09:07 PM
Fished the "special numbers" today and the numbers were not all that special. nosmly

Same story, a lot of larger throw back but just two keepers. My friend and I both got into two large brown sharks that really were a lot of fun and kept us busy for a few minutes.

I heard there was a good bite a little south of the LER today. I am going to try to get out tomorrow. I will let you know. I will be out friday also.
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Post by: Pfishingruven on August 19, 2008, 10:24:34 PM: Nice report, not a bad day!!

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Post by: Capt Ron B on August 20, 2008, 04:40:33 PM: Great Bay Junky, what channel do you monitor?

"Live Bait" channel 9
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on August 20, 2008, 11:27:23 PM: Got out this afternoon to give it a shot. WE had 6 keepers to 5lbs. It was a tad on the snotty side. Will be out Friday to try it again. Channel 9 is good. A Frayed Knot.
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Post by: Capt Ron B on August 23, 2008, 09:07:43 AM: Got a late start but tried my friends #'s again.

Got out there around 11 and fished till 1pm. over thirty 17+ inch throw back. Two keepers 20 and 21 inches, and lost a large one at the boat.

Back at the dock at 1:45 and guess what I did ?

chrz
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Post by: Bucktail on August 23, 2008, 09:20:08 PM: Cleaned the boat?
Filleted the fish?
Call your wife?

Am I close with any of these? 5hrug
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Post by: Pfishingruven on August 23, 2008, 09:36:21 PM: Nice report!!

...you had a cold one and a cigar!!

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Post by: Wreckfish on August 23, 2008, 09:44:09 PM: I'll be out on LER Sunday. Give Wreckfish a shout on 9 if you like.
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Post by: Capt Ron B on August 24, 2008, 08:07:37 AM: and the winner is slt Pfishingruven

Wreckfish, I am not going out today. Heading down to give the boat a good cleaning and look at a 28 ft Carolina Classic that is up for sale. Some really good deals out there.

I will give you a holler on channel 9 when I get down there.
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Post by: Capt Ron B on August 25, 2008, 07:02:36 AM: Went down to the boat to clean it up some but as soon as I got down there I saw a couple guys cleaning King fish. I grabbed some clam chum and headed out to the red marker buoy, anchored up and got about a dozen in about 1.5 hours.

Did anyone notice the very attractice blond wearing the thong bikini on Rands pontoon boat? I had to make sure I cleaned the boat well so I was at the dock when she came back in. :P So it was a two cigar day as i waited for her to return to the dock.

Wreckfish, did you get out? I tried to call you a couple times on channel 9
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Post by: Wreckfish on August 25, 2008, 08:38:35 AM: Capt Ron,
Was out from 6:30 to 2:30 at LER. Tried all over the reef. Results: Short, short, short, short, short, short, short, dogfish, sea robin, short, short, short, keeper, short, short, short, bluefish. You get the idea. Squid and Killes combo worked better than gulp today.I did hear someone trying to hail you on 9 but never heard you. Next time. If you at Rands I'm just up the road from you off of Great Bay Blvd.
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Post by: Capt Ron B on August 26, 2008, 06:23:23 PM: Checked the marine forcast last night and decided it was a good day to stay in the bay. Arrived at Rands at 6AM and head up the Mullica to do some white perch fishing and also hoping to get into some small striper's. We picked up a little of everything, small sea bass, small striper's and some really nice keeper white perch. We kept about 20 perch, one weighting in at 1.5 pounds.

Back at the dock at 1230, a Boddington in hand by 12:45 and of course a good cigar.

Wreckfish, do you live right of Great Bay Blvd?
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Post by: Pfishingruven on August 26, 2008, 07:15:03 PM: Nice catch!!

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Post by: Wreckfish on August 27, 2008, 08:27:57 AM: Capt Ron
Nice catch. Yep, I keep my boat at a friends dock off Great Bay Blvd.
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Post by: Capt Ron B on September 02, 2008, 03:33:37 PM: Hit the LER around 830am had 2 keepers 18.5 and 19 inches...not as many throw back as usual but still a fun day.Back at the dock at 2 for my usual cold beer and cigar chrz

Heading back out tomorrow and hope to get a few more keepers. Looks like the marine forcast is really going down hill as the week progresses.
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Post by: Hotrod on September 02, 2008, 08:54:14 PM: This topic is approaching 10,000 posts. I think it has earned it's own forum t^
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Post by: Wreckfish on September 02, 2008, 09:01:07 PM: Fished LER Monday. Not much happening, a couple of shorts. It was pretty snotty out and one of my crew was getting a little green. Ran back inshore off the Red Tower and picked at Croakers the rest of the day. Nice chatting with you capt Ron.
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Post by: Pfishingruven on September 02, 2008, 11:53:17 PM: Nice try...good report!

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Post by: Capt Ron B on September 03, 2008, 03:55:26 AM: Rod,

That works for me.... t^

It is 4am and I am heading down now. I am keeping a good eye on that marine forecast for this week.
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Post by: Capt Ron B on September 03, 2008, 08:15:01 PM: Didn't quite make it to LER when my newbie to ocean fishing friend was chumming. Felt bad for him and returned to the bay and anchored up by the red ball and got a mess of king fish, 5 keeper sea bass, blow fish etc.

Some of my buds from the marina made the run to LER and GSSR and didn't return with any fish to clean.
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Post by: Pfishingruven on September 03, 2008, 08:25:35 PM: Nice catch!!

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Post by: Capt Ron B on September 04, 2008, 05:39:57 PM: Hit LER and NADA. The dragger's were still working the area. So even the shorts are gone now. Hit my other spot on the way in, three shorts, one keeper.

I think my fluking season is over. I will stay in the bay for kings and head up the river for some white perch just so I can dirty my boat and enjoy the sun.
Good luck to anyone that tries to get out this weekend.

Almost forgot...Boddington in one hand and a cigar in the other by 2:30 PM chrz
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Post by: Pfishingruven on September 04, 2008, 05:47:19 PM: Nice report!
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Post by: Hotrod on September 04, 2008, 10:31:39 PM: Our First 10,000 Viewed Topic t^
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Post by: Capt Ron B on September 04, 2008, 10:40:22 PM: AWESOME A Boddington for everyone chrz
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Post by: ped579 on September 05, 2008, 12:08:32 AM: TT^ grtn
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Post by: Greg7 on September 05, 2008, 02:10:48 AM: chrz
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Post by: Capt Ron B on September 05, 2008, 07:16:13 AM: I will be going down to Tuckerton tomorrow afternoon to check on my boat. If anyone has a boat in that area and cannot make it down let me know and I will do my best to check on it for you. I am getting a little nervous with the wind forecast.
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Post by: Capt Ron B on September 10, 2008, 06:47:06 PM: Stayed in the bay today, and just anchored and chummed near the red ball. Had some light tackle fun with the kingfish and small sea bass.
Called it a day after we had 25 kings in the cooler.

Back at dock with a Boddington in hand by noon.
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Post by: Hotrod on September 10, 2008, 08:21:03 PM: Cool Capt Ron.. Looked like a fun day t^
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Post by: Pfishingruven on September 10, 2008, 08:38:18 PM: Nice catch!

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Post by: ped579 on September 10, 2008, 11:45:15 PM: TT^
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Post by: Capt Ron B on September 12, 2008, 04:06:54 AM: Headed up the Mullica yesterday around noon, lost count of the White Perch I landed but I kept about 20. Great eating fish. Also caught and released about 20 Striper's up to 25 inches. It is great to be on the water on a day like yesterday.

Back at the dock around 5 pm. Hung out at the dock with some of my buds from the marina. Watched the sunset with a Boddington in one hand and a cigar in the other. Great way to end a GREAT day.

Heading down now to see if I can get some weakies as the sun comes up.
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Post by: Pfishingruven on September 12, 2008, 01:08:55 PM: Nice catch!! Good Luck today.

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Post by: Capt Ron B on September 12, 2008, 06:43:24 PM: I was right by the brick pile at sunrise and I picked up three weakies real quick, all shorts, and I thought the morning had some potential. But those real quick hits were if for the morning.

Back at the dock at 10 and it was too early for a Boddington. :(

Am I the the only person fishing Great Bay?
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Post by: ped579 on September 12, 2008, 06:45:48 PM: Why do you hear an echo... rofla rofla hhppy hhppy chrz
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Post by: Capt Ron B on September 13, 2008, 05:11:24 AM: Yup, I do hear the echo. 5hrug

Heading down now, gonna try some wreck fishing.
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Post by: IrishAyes on September 13, 2008, 07:02:16 PM: A lot of people stop fishing after Labor Day. Don't know why. Best fishing is still ahead. t^
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Post by: ped579 on September 13, 2008, 11:42:34 PM: Good Luck t^
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on September 14, 2008, 12:25:25 AM: Quote from: Capt Ron B
Am I the the only person fishing Great Bay?
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No my boat is still in. I have been working on getting ready for striper season. My zippers on my enclosure all needed to be replaced. They should be done some time this week. I am also shopping for a windless. I am tired of anchoring up near the white water on solo trips and killing myself retrieving the it when it is time to move. I might do some fishing in the afternoon this week. slt
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Post by: ped579 on September 14, 2008, 12:53:45 AM: I have to agree Joe. I fish up until I can't feel my fingers anymore and hope for a warm spell and out we go again.
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Post by: Capt Ron B on September 15, 2008, 06:34:42 PM: Dsmn, a windless.

I am going to fish with you this fall

slt
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Post by: Filthy13 on September 16, 2008, 10:41:42 AM: Sorry gents, haven't fished in a while, work had me away from home for a while. I'm looking to head out this Friday for some kingfish with my brother, do you guys have any hot areas right now? I did get out sharking over in Grassy Channel at the end of August and tagged and released about a 45 lb sandbar shark at night. There were a bunch of bunker schools also that showed up right at dark so we loaded up on crab bait as well. I'm with you guys, I usually only get the boat chased out of the water by the ice in December! Fish til you get numb and then fish some more.
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Post by: Capt Ron B on September 16, 2008, 12:52:31 PM: I have been doing OK on King fish near the marker buoy, aka red ball, orange marker, near the clam stakes. Anchor up, get the clam chum going and have some fun.
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Post by: Filthy13 on September 16, 2008, 12:57:03 PM: Thanks for the info. I'll be up on 68 or 9, "The Filthy Oar" if you're going to be out on Friday. t^
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Post by: Capt Ron B on September 16, 2008, 08:39:56 PM: I might try to get down this friday. I will give you a holler.

"LiveBait" Channel 9
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Post by: Hotrod on September 16, 2008, 08:50:19 PM: Quote from: Filthy13 on September 16, 2008, 12:57:03 PM
Thanks for the info. I'll be up on 68 or 9, "The Filthy Oar" if you're going to be out on Friday. t^
The Filthy Oar .. Hahah Great Name t^
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Post by: Capt Ron B on September 17, 2008, 09:33:11 PM: My game plan was to hit LER and do some wreck fishing, got to the inlet and saw 3 footers breaking all over they seemed to be real close together.Since I was by myself, I decided to head back in. Just something about the inlet that was weird today. I am going to try again friday,
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Post by: Pfishingruven on September 17, 2008, 09:48:58 PM: Good try!! Good call too...always trust that gut feeling. Better to be safe than one of those fools who goes out and people shake their heads at or read in the newspaper later!!

Good Luck Friday, although, not to be the bearer of bad news, but the forecast is calling for high seas then too!

grtn

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Post by: Capt Ron B on September 19, 2008, 10:07:06 PM: Today was worst than the other day. I actually took a ride to LEI and it was solid whiite, waves breaking all over. Awesome to look at but I sure glad I didn't have to run through it. nosmly

Maybe next week.
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Post by: Pfishingruven on September 19, 2008, 10:09:06 PM: Yeah, it was a bit rough out there, huh Capt Ron??

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Post by: Capt Ron B on September 20, 2008, 04:56:20 AM: The inlet looked like a Striper day for sure. Hopefully soon t^
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Post by: ped579 on September 20, 2008, 11:32:12 PM: Right now they are getting blues in the pocket as the mullet start their migration. As soon as they make the turn the blues are all over them. If you are good on the rocks try going out past pole on the north jetty for what I hear is great fishing.

The jetty is off limits for me, I have to stick to good old tera ferma.

Paul
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Post by: Filthy13 on September 23, 2008, 09:43:15 AM: Hit the red ball on Friday and it was a very interesting day. Burned through the chum and had the slick, the tide, and the wind all going different directions. Got 4 kings in 4 hours and a bunch of other stuff. Might try it again this weekend depending on whether or not Tropical Depression 93L turns into a Hurricane and comes North. Lets hope not!
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Post by: Capt Ron B on September 23, 2008, 11:40:06 AM: I hope you kept all those spot alive and have them in a pen, makes good Striper candy
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Post by: Capt Ron B on October 07, 2008, 09:12:35 PM: What a great day....anchored up on the sod banks near Rutgers and really had a field day landing tog. Kept a 3 pounder. Finshed the day drifting live spot in the inlet for striper. Boated my first big striper of the year. Right before dark boated a nice 32 incher. Going out friday afternoon again.
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Post by: Pfishingruven on October 07, 2008, 09:54:02 PM: Nice catch!

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Post by: Hotrod on October 07, 2008, 10:10:45 PM: Cool Ron.. Congratz t^
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Post by: Filthy13 on October 08, 2008, 10:45:28 AM: Nice Catch! I'm heading out to try for kingfish and then take some spots to the inlet also. I'll let you know how it goes. I was out earlier this week just poking around and came across some bunker schools with full size adult fish in them. Anyone tried the snag and drag or fishing them dead in the bay?
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Post by: Wreckfish on October 08, 2008, 10:55:35 AM: Nice catch Ron.
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Post by: Capt Ron B on October 10, 2008, 09:18:11 PM: Headed out to catch the last of the incoming tide, anchored up on the sod banks, near the old CG station, for some togging. No bite for the first hour, the tide was still ripping through the area. Tide slowed down and the bite was on. Caught over 20 tog from 13.5 to 17 inches. We kept our 2 quota and pulled anchor. Did a few drifts live lining spot but no bites. Bait fish were jumping all over at sunset but no bass for us, Back at the barn at 7 for a few cold Boddington and cigar.
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Post by: Pfishingruven on October 10, 2008, 09:19:27 PM: Nice catch! Blackfishing is HOT this fall.

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Post by: Capt Ron B on October 12, 2008, 08:38:01 PM: Against my better judgement headed out on a weekend, as I expected the sod banks were packed with boats. Since I never learned how to parallel park my boat I tried some for some King fish. Got an assortment of Kings, blowfish and spot for some striper fishing later this week.

Watched another sunset from the dock with a Boddington in one hand and a cigar in the other. Nice way to finish the day,
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Post by: Pfishingruven on October 12, 2008, 08:44:52 PM: Nice catch! I had to parallel park on the beach today too at the surf rofla!

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Post by: Filthy13 on October 14, 2008, 07:09:37 AM: Hey guys, sorry for the late report. Hit the red ball last Thursday (9 Oct) with the wife for some kingfish at around 1 pm with the incoming tide. Picked at them for about two hours and then got a bunch at the tide change. Trish kicked my butt today and ended up with 10 kingfish to my 2. She'll be impossible to deal with for a while.... All but two were nice ones (we use a self imposed 13 inch limit on the boat for keepers) over 14 inches and the ones we didn't eat that night went into the freezer. Also got a bunch of spot that we live lined but they got eaten up by the small blues. I'm out of town till later this month so good luck and keep the reports coming, I'm living vicariously through you guys for the time being.
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Post by: Pfishingruven on October 14, 2008, 11:58:16 AM: Great report and nice catch!!

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Post by: Capt Ron B on October 15, 2008, 09:06:32 AM: Left the dock at 5pm, drifted live spot in front of the old CG Station...caught and released a 30 inch Striper and was back at the dock by 7. Had my Boddington and cigar and headed home....great autumn sunsets to watch on the water.
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Post by: Pfishingruven on October 15, 2008, 12:16:46 PM: Nice catch! Sunsets are really cool the last few weeks or so...

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Post by: ped579 on October 15, 2008, 12:30:36 PM: Nice C&R...I love the sunsets and photograph quite a few. t^ grtn
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Post by: Capt Ron B on October 15, 2008, 08:21:34 PM: It took me longer to anchor up then it did to limit out on tog today rofla 12 tog in less than a hour. Kept a fat 15 incher. Hauled in the anchor and let my self drift along the sod banks live lining some spot. No hits but plenty of bait fish at sunset.
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Post by: Pfishingruven on October 15, 2008, 09:14:10 PM: Nice catch! Togging has been excellent. Is it always this good?? I can't remember 5hrug?

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Post by: ped579 on October 16, 2008, 12:08:27 AM: t^ grtn slt
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Post by: Capt Ron B on October 18, 2008, 05:29:24 AM: Got skunked Friday for the first time in a long time. Tried to get outside but I thought better of it when I saw the inlet. Tried for Tog, no bites, live lined for stripers, nada.

Heading down now to seek my revenge 5hrug
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Post by: IrishAyes on October 18, 2008, 07:35:11 AM: Good try and smart move to not challenge the inlet. It can get very nasty at times, plus, who needs to get beat up. t^
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Post by: Pfishingruven on October 18, 2008, 11:24:30 AM: Good try Capt Ron! Fishing shut down for everyone, seems everywhere for a couple of days and is now starting to pick up again!

Good luck when you get out there!!

TT^
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Post by: Capt Ron B on October 18, 2008, 08:53:01 PM: Headed up the Mullica River and hit my fav white perch spot. We really got beat up in the wind to land 23 fish.

Debating if I am going to give the Stripers a try on Sunday
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Post by: Pfishingruven on October 18, 2008, 09:20:29 PM: Nice catch!! The wind is brutal.

TT^
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Post by: Capt Ron B on October 19, 2008, 04:36:47 PM: Drove down to the boat and had to put the boots on to wade through a foot of water in the marina parking lot. Looked out over Great Bay and could not see any Marshland. Everything was flooded. No Boddington and cigar on the boat today. :'(
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Post by: Hotrod on October 19, 2008, 04:58:52 PM: Yea.. a tough weekend for us all
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Post by: Pfishingruven on October 19, 2008, 08:27:27 PM: Yeah, weather really stunk this weekend! I didn't think it was going to be as bad as it was, but I think the offshore low helped further it's cause!!

TT^
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on October 21, 2008, 06:46:37 AM: Snuck out after work yesterday afternoon and weeded through some doggies and released a 28 incher to the cooler. Would have had 2 but was to lazy to change a frayed leader before I broke one off after a solid hookup.
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Post by: Hotrod on October 21, 2008, 06:59:50 AM: Cool Rick t^.. How is that new Boat working out..
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on October 21, 2008, 03:17:30 PM: It's been great since the gas issue. t^
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Post by: Capt Ron B on October 21, 2008, 09:22:33 PM: I am sure glad to see someone else fishes LE beside me. grtn

Heading out early friday morning to bet me some bass ;D
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on October 21, 2008, 10:33:41 PM: Ron I will be out also early Friday in the A.M. We will be fiahing a local tournament and will be fishing fishing hard all weekend.
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Post by: Capt Ron B on October 22, 2008, 04:27:40 AM: Good luck in the tournament. Marine forecast really looks crappy for the next five days though.
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on October 22, 2008, 03:34:53 PM: Friday and Saturday look ok but Sunday might be a little iffy.
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Post by: Capt Ron B on October 22, 2008, 09:27:05 PM: I try not to fish the weekends, but I might be trying for Saturday. I would really like to hit a wreck or the reefs someday soon. I really have to pick and choose my days in my 21 footer. Maybe next year in a new ride I will bot have to sit out so many days.

We have been doing ok just live lining spot along the sod banks.
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Post by: Capt Ron B on October 23, 2008, 02:08:03 PM: Little off post but I need info on marinas in the LE area

http://njsaltwaterfisherman.com/forums/index.php?topic=9243.0
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Post by: Capt Ron B on October 23, 2008, 07:36:38 PM: Snuck down this afternoon and caught and released 3 bass, kept the 30 incher. Lived lined spot.
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Post by: Pfishingruven on October 23, 2008, 07:59:20 PM: Nice catch!

TT^
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Post by: Capt Ron B on October 24, 2008, 12:31:31 PM: Grandpop, son and I were out with lines in the water at sun rise. What a great sunrise. Grandpop had a 27 and a 27.5 bass. Son and I were skunked. Back at the dock at 10AM and had a nice breakfast at the diner. Three generation fishing together, what more can you ask for? TT^

Doesn't sound all that promising for Saturday.
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Post by: Pfishingruven on October 24, 2008, 12:42:10 PM: Great day out!!

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Post by: Capt Ron B on October 27, 2008, 05:34:53 PM: First and only Striper (22 inches) on at daybreak.... It was the first drift of the day. Back at the dock @ 10 for coffee and BS with the marina owner

Went back out around 12 to catch the bottom of the tide....skunked .... Talked with some guys that fished hard all day and were skunked, so I didn't feel all that bad.

Boddington and cigar after chrz
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Post by: IrishAyes on October 27, 2008, 06:10:31 PM: t^
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Post by: Pfishingruven on October 27, 2008, 07:03:05 PM: Good day, Capt!!

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Post by: Great Bay Junky on November 03, 2008, 09:53:24 PM: Fished the MICA Striper Tournament this weekend. With work and the parade TT^ I was only able to fish a day and a half of the 4 day tournament. They say every dog has his day and Saturday was mine. 15 minutes after setting the hook a fat 34.8 pounder came over the rail. 10 minutes later a nice 31 incher followed. The bite died with the change of the tide. Went in at 2PM and weighed the 2 fish in and changed crew members. Caught the end of the out going and got 2 more keepers. One weighed in at 16.2lbs. That one gave us a combined weight of 51 lbs and enough to take 1st place. chrz chrz chrz

(http://www.myfishpix.com/gallery/data/500/Rick_44_Bass_1_.JPG)
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Post by: Pfishingruven on November 03, 2008, 10:40:07 PM: WOW!! CONGRATS!! That is really awesome. Only fishing less than half the Tournament and taking all those keepers to win in 1 day. 51# is a lot of meat.

slt

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Post by: Hotrod on November 03, 2008, 10:41:11 PM: Yea Baby!!!!! Good for you Rick t^ Way To Go !!!!!!
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Post by: Bucktail on November 03, 2008, 11:30:46 PM: whs w00t w00t
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Post by: Capt Ron B on November 07, 2008, 01:40:39 PM: Congrats, Really nice job.

Were you out there that Saturday in the blow? I was anchored up taking them across the bow big time. Never again will I do something that stupid.
Title: Re: Great Bay To Little Egg Reef Fishing Reports
Post by: Great Bay Junky on November 08, 2008, 07:46:59 PM: Quote from: Capt Ron B on November 07, 2008, 01:40:39 PM
Congrats, Really nice job.

Were you out there that Saturday in the blow? I was anchored up taking them across the bow big time. Never again will I do something that stupid.

Yes I was out there yesterday and today and it was a tad snotty. Friday we went 2 for 12 to about 15lbs and today we went 2 for 5 to 20lbs. If you want to about snotty, last Sunday was flat out brutal.

Today a 30 foot c/c took on water and flipped in the in the inlet. Both passengers were rescued but the boat went down. Very sad indeed.
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Post by: Pfishingruven on November 08, 2008, 08:03:43 PM: Nice catch again!

I didn't realize it was that bad out there...thought it was subsiding a bit! Glad everyone was rescued and OK. Stinks the boat didn't make out well. Hopefully they had good insurance.

TT^
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Post by: Hotrod on November 08, 2008, 11:25:13 PM: Quote from: Great Bay Junky on November 08, 2008, 07:46:59 PM
Quote from: Capt Ron B on November 07, 2008, 01:40:39 PM
Congrats, Really nice job.

Were you out there that Saturday in the blow? I was anchored up taking them across the bow big time. Never again will I do something that stupid.

Yes I was out there yesterday and today and it was a tad snotty. Friday we went 2 for 12 to about 15lbs and today we went 2 for 5 to 20lbs. If you want to about snotty, last Sunday was flat out brutal.

Today a 30 foot c/c took on water and flipped in the in the inlet. Both passengers were rescued but the boat went down. Very sad indeed.

Yea.. Spoke with neighbor he said he heard 3-4 maydays today.. not good
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Post by: SLAYER25 on November 10, 2008, 08:06:33 PM: FISHING IS BEEN REAL GOOD LAST FEW DAYS ON THE STRIPED ONES RIGHT OUT SIDE THE INLET.
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on November 12, 2008, 05:54:09 PM: Went 4 for 7 yesterday. 36 34 29 and 28.5. All before 10 AM. Could not get them in the afternoon.
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Post by: Bucktail on November 12, 2008, 06:05:12 PM: That's a good day in anybody's book! t^ How did you get them? Troll? Jig? Bait?
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Post by: Hotrod on November 12, 2008, 06:06:09 PM: WTG Rick..
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Post by: Capt Ron B on November 12, 2008, 06:37:12 PM: Cleared LEI @ 530 am and it was like a lake. Headed North to jig under the birds off Brant Beach. Sun came up and the birds were working hard. Landed so many 8 - 10 pd blues our arms were tired. Landed 5 small stripers that are under the blues. Needed to be back at the dock at 10 so we made one last stop when we saw some more birds working. We were the only boat there and we jigged up 2 Stripers 30 and 34 inchs

Seas were flat, awesome day on the water.
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Post by: ped579 on November 12, 2008, 07:15:52 PM: t^ grtn
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Post by: Pfishingruven on November 12, 2008, 11:12:51 PM: Nice catch!

TT^
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Post by: Filthy13 on November 13, 2008, 07:15:49 AM: I hit the inlet three days in a row 9th, 10th and 11th and only managed 2 shorts on the 11th. Guess I just didn't have the touch. As an aside, please be careful out there near that white water, I'm a Coastie and I frequently have to fly out in some really bad weather to save folks who should know better. Off my soapbox now, Congrats to all the keepers! Keep up the good work!
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Post by: Hotrod on November 13, 2008, 07:19:02 AM: Roger That t^

Thanks For the info Filthy
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Post by: Capt Ron B on November 15, 2008, 02:52:34 AM: Arrived at the marina at sunrise to catch the incoming tide but we were really socked in with the fog. It was the first time I had to rely on the chartplotter to feel our way around. Tried one of our favorite spots in the bay for about one hour with no luck. Headed to the inlet and anchored up. No sooner did we have lines in the water and the fish were on. Lost two, four shorts, and four keepers (28 to 38 inches)
Back at the dock @ 1130 for a Boddington and a my cigar.
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Post by: Pfishingruven on November 15, 2008, 02:56:32 AM: Nice catch of bass there!

TT^
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Post by: Hotrod on November 15, 2008, 08:57:25 AM: Great Job!! Capt Ron!! That Yard stick really shows the size of those fish.. Good for you!! Nice work t^
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on November 15, 2008, 10:56:16 PM: Left the at 6 AM. Headed out for the bars but with the forecast and fog decided to fish some safer waters and hope for the best. Limited out in pretty quickly with 4 keepers from 34 to 37 inches. Hung out a while looking for my bonus tag fish but called it a day when the tide died at around 10:30. Striper Cakes anyone. chrz

(http://www.myfishpix.com/gallery/data/500/ricksfishpictures_005.jpg)
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Post by: Pfishingruven on November 15, 2008, 11:11:10 PM: Nice bass!!

TT^
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Post by: ped579 on November 16, 2008, 12:38:03 AM: Sweet... t^ grtn
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Post by: Capt Ron B on November 16, 2008, 05:25:53 AM: Rick,

Nice catch.....

I am going to tie off on your boat if I see you out there. ;D My inshore hot spot of past years has not been producing this year.

We are going to try and do some jigging under the birds at Sunrise Monday and then anchor up with some clam. Hopefully the seas will co-operate

My boat is "Live Bait" a Mako Center Console.
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on November 16, 2008, 05:24:25 PM: Went down this morning with hopes of getting out for a couple of hours. Thought better of it when I got out of my truck. I did have a great breakfast at Great Bay Marina though.
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Post by: Capt Ron B on November 17, 2008, 12:44:03 PM: Down at the dock at 530 this morning hoping to get out at least one day this week, but the boat was sitting in mud from the blow out low tide. Not a lot of time to wait around so we had breakfast and came home. :'(

Trying again tuesday afternoon.
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Post by: Pfishingruven on November 17, 2008, 05:25:16 PM: No one can win against the weather. No happy medium...either too much or too little ???!

TT^
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on November 17, 2008, 07:14:19 PM: Went 1 for 10 today. The rats were out in force. Played it safe without an anchor man so I did not the bars.
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Post by: Capt Ron B on November 18, 2008, 04:02:49 AM: Smart man not to anchor up alone the way things were blowing. I have seen some guys doing it and I just wonder where there head is.

Rick, do you have a have a cabin on your boat?
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on November 18, 2008, 06:34:37 AM: Quote from: Capt Ron B on November 18, 2008, 04:02:49 AM
Smart man not to anchor up alone the way things were blowing. I have seen some guys doing it and I just wonder where there head is.

Rick, do you have a have a cabin on your boat?

Yes I have a cabin with a hard top and a full enclosure.

(http://www.myfishpix.com/gallery/data/500/A_Frayed_Sew_a.JPG)
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Post by: Capt Ron B on November 19, 2008, 07:28:01 AM: Now I know what boat to tie off on. ;D

I am going to get Friday afternoon in and then head for the Tuckerton Grille.

Are you docked @ Capt Mikes?
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on November 19, 2008, 08:24:27 AM: Quote from: Capt Ron B on November 19, 2008, 07:28:01 AM
Now I know what boat to tie off on. ;D

I am going to get Friday afternoon in and then head for the Tuckerton Grille.

Are you docked @ Capt Mikes?

Yep I am at Capt Mikes. I will not be out till Saturday. I will give clamming one more try before I start jigging. I hope to get out 3 or 4 more times but this time year you never know.
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on November 19, 2008, 03:48:12 PM: I guess the fish factory gave it away. ;D
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Post by: Capt Ron B on November 19, 2008, 06:24:35 PM: Yup, the Fish Factory, aka Stink House, gave it away. I was down today and just checked on the boat made sure the batteries were charged.

We are going to hit it real hard next week and then pull out the week after.
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Post by: Hotrod on November 19, 2008, 10:02:03 PM: Boat looks good Rick.. also a nice ride there Capt Ron.. I will always love the CC..
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Post by: Capt Ron B on November 20, 2008, 07:02:09 AM: I love the CC also, but the kids are grown now and the wife wants to get back into boating.Of course, that means I have to get a small cabin and head etc for her one or two trips a year. ::) Not a battle I even care to take on. I just keep telling myself I will really appreciate the cabin on these cold Striper trips.
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Post by: Capt Ron B on November 20, 2008, 07:56:24 PM: Got out this afternoon from 2 to 4 and caught the last of the incoming tide. 3 shorts and then the tide went slack and the bite was off.

Damn it was cold out there.....wondering what the wind chill was
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Post by: Pfishingruven on November 20, 2008, 08:04:53 PM: Nice catch...I bet it was chilly in that wind!

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Post by: Great Bay Junky on November 26, 2008, 08:31:24 AM: We knocked them last Sunday on the troll. Will be out for a quick trip tomorrow. Did everyone pull out?
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Post by: Pfishingruven on November 26, 2008, 12:15:53 PM: Nice...

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Post by: Capt Ron B on November 27, 2008, 04:15:13 PM: Fished Wed in close to the beach, by the red tower, and jigged up over thirty shorts. Then headed for deeper water and jigged up a nice 36 incher. Did a slow troll back to the LE inlet and picked up a 34 incher. Back at the dock by 11 am.

Cleared the inlet before sunrise today and worked our way up the beach and marked fish before we hit the red tower. Picked a good fifty shorts between the four of us. Once the fleet arrived the bite slowed and we headed North and to deeper. Switched over and did a troll back South and picked a 30 and 33 on the way back to the inlet. Back at the dock by 1030.

Hopefully fishing Fri and Sat and pull the boat sometime next week.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
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Post by: Pfishingruven on November 28, 2008, 03:34:47 AM: Great trips and nice catches!

Good Luck tomorrow and Saturday. Happy Thanksgiving to you too!

TT^
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Post by: Capt Ron B on November 30, 2008, 09:38:00 AM: Took Friday off but we were out way before sunrise Saturday. What an awesome day on the water to finish the season off. Nice gentle swells with a lot of time between them.

Jigged up 3 shorts as soon as the sun came up and then moved to a troll in deeper water. Did nothing on the troll so we headed back to shallow water. Two hours of almost non stop bailing shorts. We did manage two keepers 32 and 34 inches.

Back at the dock at noon and having a burger and beer at the Tuckerton Grille at 1.

Would have been nice to limited out the last day, but it was a great day anyway.
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Post by: Pfishingruven on November 30, 2008, 09:51:38 AM: Great catch Capt Ron! Nice ending to your season. You had a great year! Thanks for the great reports and here's to next seasons reports that always end with a Boddington and a Cigar ;D!

chrz

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Post by: Great Bay Junky on November 30, 2008, 12:04:19 PM: Went 1 for 9 today. Jigging was better then trolling for us. The only keeper was a nice 34 incher. I did see Ron B whooping up on some rats in tight to the beach. ;D I think thats it for me till spring.
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Post by: Pfishingruven on November 30, 2008, 12:15:26 PM: Not bad GBJ! Great season for you also! Congrats again on your Tournament 1st Place.

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Post by: Capt Ron B on December 01, 2008, 04:57:28 PM: GBJ,

I was one of the original boats in tight to the beach when My Mistress made the broadcast. I said to my fishing buddy,"in ten minutes the fleet will be here". I really don't think it took the fleet that long to arrive.

Made the call to get the boat pulled this week. Hopefully I will have a larger boat with a cabin for spring stripers.
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on December 02, 2008, 11:24:19 PM: Quote from: Capt Ron B on December 01, 2008, 04:57:28 PM

Made the call to get the boat pulled this week. Hopefully I will have a larger boat with a cabin for spring stripers.

Ron

In the spring you don't really need the cabin. ;) I have never really gotten into the spring bunker fishing but plan on learning a lot this spring.

Rick
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Post by: Capt Ron B on December 03, 2008, 04:27:31 PM: GBJ, I also plan on doing a lot more spring fishing. I have a lot of years to catch up on.

Got down to the dock at 5am and they were all ice covered. We got loaded up and pushed off around 530. As we cleared the inlet and headed towards the Red Tower we spotted a nice bass floating on the top. Netted a nice 34 incher without dropping a line. It was gut hooked and had a jig in mouth. That was the only keeper of the day. rofla We did pick a lot of rats up in real close. Back at the dock at 1030 so my fishing buddy could make a 1230 class. I keep thinking I am going to get that cow.

Going to try Saturday morning and they are definately pulling my boat Sat afternoon. :'(
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on December 31, 2008, 11:59:08 AM: Is it spring time yet? 5hrug
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Post by: ped579 on December 31, 2008, 12:30:20 PM: Any day now, any day... :P
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Post by: Capt Ron B on January 01, 2009, 10:12:54 AM: I been doing some white perch fishing and looking for a new boat. Moving up to a 28 or so, but that also means I am also going to need to relocate to a different marina. Heading to Brick tomorrow to look at a 28 Pursuit.

Happy New Year everyone, spring will be here soon
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Post by: Hotrod on January 01, 2009, 12:22:13 PM: Cool Capt Ron.. Way To Go!!!!!!

Come North to Barnegat t^
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on January 01, 2009, 10:50:12 PM: Quote from: Hot Rod on January 01, 2009, 12:22:13 PM
Cool Capt Ron.. Way To Go!!!!!!

Come North to Barnegat t^

Don't listen to Rod. They get a nasty algae bloom in that bay every spring and the inlet can be way worse then ours. If you get a bigger boat try Great Bay Marina. It is not a long run to the inlet and they make a mean breakfast. chrz
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Post by: Hotrod on January 02, 2009, 07:56:26 AM: ;D I just want to fish next to him ;D
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Post by: Capt Ron B on January 03, 2009, 09:12:35 AM: Looked at a Pursuit yesterday, nice boat. We also looked at a 30 Grady but it was used and abused. Looking at another Pursuit next week,

I am going to stay in the Tuckerton area. All my buds are there and I know the spots now. Probably something on Tuckerton Creek, that will make me real close to the Tuckerton Beach Grille. :)
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on January 03, 2009, 11:52:36 PM: To long of a run for those short after work trips in the spring and fall. I like being minutes to the stakes, inlet and Grassy. My buddy had a boat back for 2 years and hated the longer run to the fishing grounds.
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Post by: Capt Ron B on January 10, 2009, 07:02:46 AM: Yes, you are right it is a long run and with that thought in mind I spoke with Rick, the owner of Rands, he is willing to try and accomodate a 28 ft boat. Build longer finger pier etc. He also said if I felt it was not workng out he would refund my money.

My fishing buddy is buying my 21 Mako, so we will have a boat for some back bay areas and a larger one for some offshore wreck fishing.
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Post by: ped579 on January 10, 2009, 02:36:52 PM: Sounds like a plan... grtn
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Post by: IrishAyes on January 11, 2009, 10:22:42 AM: Capt Ron, did you make a choice on a new boat yet, or still looking?

Should be plenty of them out there. t^
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Post by: Capt Ron B on January 11, 2009, 01:37:44 PM: I have pretty much narrowed it down to Pursuit 2870 Offshore. It is a pretty cool layout, all the advantages of a CC with some cabin space and a real head to make the females happy. The real head will make me happy also on those cold Nov/Dec Striper Days

(http://www.myfishpix.com/gallery/data/500/1817015_1.jpg)

(http://www.myfishpix.com/gallery/data/500/pursuit33.jpg)

(http://www.myfishpix.com/gallery/data/500/pursuit2.jpg)
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Post by: IrishAyes on January 11, 2009, 02:48:21 PM: Nice, best of luck with whatever you eventually choose. t^
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Post by: ped579 on January 11, 2009, 10:57:42 PM: Sweet ride. Good Luck.
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Post by: Capt Ron B on March 10, 2009, 07:20:37 PM: Just seeing if anyone is awake. grtn

Almost time for cigars and Boddington. chrz
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Post by: Capt Ron B on March 14, 2009, 02:05:58 PM: Someone has to be doing some White Pearch Fishing up the Mulica beside me.
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Post by: Wreckfish on March 25, 2009, 01:54:24 PM: Capt Ron
Did you settle on a boat
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on March 25, 2009, 03:27:24 PM: Wreckfish we have twin boats. t^
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Post by: Wreckfish on March 25, 2009, 03:30:40 PM: 94 Aquasport 225 200HP Johnson Ocean Runner

Just purchased a new lowarance 7" Chartplotter/Sonar LCX-28C HD. I'm going color this year.
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on March 25, 2009, 06:14:45 PM: Mine is a 97 225 w/ a 200 mercury. I am getting a new gps before she goes in. I am looking at the Garmin 540. I might splurge and get the 545.
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Post by: Wreckfish on March 26, 2009, 07:19:45 AM: Best of luck with her. I'll keep an eye out for you on the water. I am splahing in on May 2. At least that is the plan for now. I was looking a the Garmin. They are really nice units. I have a Garmin now. I wanted to go a little bigger and the LCX-28 has a 7" screen and fits my budget (or lack of budget). It is amazing the price jump when you go over a 5" screen.

Wreckfish
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Post by: Filthy13 on March 31, 2009, 09:49:35 AM: Just got the boat back in the water this weekend. Anyone doing any winter flounder flopping recently? My cabin fever is so bad I may have to try it Saturday regardless....
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Post by: Capt Ron B on March 31, 2009, 11:04:29 AM: No boat. I am without a boat for the first time since I was 13 years old. :'(

I was real close to a 30ft Pursuit but he owed more than it was worth. We got to within 10K of making it happen.

My serach continues for a 28 or 30 Pursuit .
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Post by: Wreckfish on March 31, 2009, 11:41:01 AM: Once I am in the water in May you are always welcome to jump aboard with me. You're boats out there ............ keep looking
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Post by: Hotrod on March 31, 2009, 06:41:12 PM: Quote from: Capt Ron B on March 31, 2009, 11:04:29 AM
No boat. I am without a boat for the first time since I was 13 years old. :'(

I was real close to a 30ft Pursuit but he owed more than it was worth. We got to within 10K of making it happen.

My serach continues for a 28 or 30 Pursuit .

I always have room also Capt Rich..
as long as Bucktail Bob keeps his poles down to a couple

One simple post in the open boat forum.. and the guys will take care of you
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Post by: Bucktail on March 31, 2009, 07:55:01 PM: Quote from: Hotrod on March 31, 2009, 06:41:12 PM

I always have room...
as long as Bucktail Bob keeps his poles down to a couple

slt
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Post by: Capt Ron B on April 01, 2009, 04:23:22 AM: I appreciate the offers and even when I get a boat I think I will take you up on your offers. It is ways nice to make new friends and fish other waters.

The guy who did purchase my boat happens to be the kid I fish with all the time, so I am not without a boat to jump on. The game plan was for him to have the Mako for the close inshore work and for me to go larger for some offshore wreck and occassional tuna run. Oh yeah and to have a cabin for those cold ass Nov and Dec Striper days.

Thanks again for all the offers
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Post by: [FISHHOOK] on April 01, 2009, 07:13:50 AM: Quote from: Capt Ron B on March 31, 2009, 11:04:29 AM
No boat. I am without a boat for the first time since I was 13 years old. :'(

I was real close to a 30ft Pursuit but he owed more than it was worth. We got to within 10K of making it happen.

My serach continues for a 28 or 30 Pursuit .

Hey Ron you still looking! I thought by now,you would be in your new boat. With all the great deals out there? chrz
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Post by: Capt Ron B on April 01, 2009, 07:30:43 AM: Yup, still looking. A lot of good deals but the exact boat I want has eluded me. I really don't want to compromise on anything. Some where, some place that 2870 Pursuit has my name on it.

What I am finding is that a lot of owners owe more than their boat is worth in todays market, and they just don't want to settle for less. I was dealing with a guy that owed 10k more on the boat then todays market says it is worth and I was offering. He did not have the money to pay the 10k to the bank, so he continues to pay his monthly payment that he can barely afford. He was / is really between a rock and a hard place.I felt bad for the guy but not enough to overpay for the boat. I should start a thread on my boat purchasing experience and its frustrations.

I am working with a great broker though and he makes it a little easier. I am just not going to settle for less than I have my heart set on or over pay for a boat.
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Post by: [FISHHOOK] on April 02, 2009, 08:43:39 AM: Quote from: Capt Ron B on April 01, 2009, 07:30:43 AM
Yup, still looking. A lot of good deals but the exact boat I want has eluded me. I really don't want to compromise on anything. Some where, some place that 2870 Pursuit has my name on it.

What I am finding is that a lot of owners owe more than their boat is worth in todays market, and they just don't want to settle for less. I was dealing with a guy that owed 10k more on the boat then todays market says it is worth and I was offering. He did not have the money to pay the 10k to the bank, so he continues to pay his monthly payment that he can barely afford. He was / is really between a rock and a hard place.I felt bad for the guy but not enough to overpay for the boat. I should start a thread on my boat purchasing experience and its frustrations.

I am working with a great broker though and he makes it a little easier. I am just not going to settle for less than I have my heart set on or over pay for a boat.
Hey Ron: Check out this rig. Great offshore boat here. 1Bigtrouble has a 1997 33 Blackfin for sale on the hulltruth site and ebay. chrz
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Post by: Capt Ron B on April 02, 2009, 08:51:59 PM: Quote from: [FISHHOOK] on April 02, 2009, 08:43:39 AM
Quote from: Capt Ron B on April 01, 2009, 07:30:43 AM
Yup, still looking. A lot of good deals but the exact boat I want has eluded me. I really don't want to compromise on anything. Some where, some place that 2870 Pursuit has my name on it.

What I am finding is that a lot of owners owe more than their boat is worth in todays market, and they just don't want to settle for less. I was dealing with a guy that owed 10k more on the boat then todays market says it is worth and I was offering. He did not have the money to pay the 10k to the bank, so he continues to pay his monthly payment that he can barely afford. He was / is really between a rock and a hard place.I felt bad for the guy but not enough to overpay for the boat. I should start a thread on my boat purchasing experience and its frustrations.

I am working with a great broker though and he makes it a little easier. I am just not going to settle for less than I have my heart set on or over pay for a boat.
Hey Ron: Check out this rig. Great offshore boat here. 1Bigtrouble has a 1997 33 Blackfin for sale on the hulltruth site and ebay. chrz

I have been following that boat, but he is about 75K over my budget of 100K It is a sweet ride though
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Post by: Capt Ron B on April 11, 2009, 12:20:53 PM: Finally a fishing report.

I got some striper fishing in this past week. Picked up my first keeper on Tuesday (32") and a mess of shorts. It was great just to be fishing again.

Thursday I went up the Mulica River with my friend to his "secret" spot and had a lot of fun catching white perch. Everytime we dropped the line we had fish. Fished for a little over one hour, caught over 75, kept 20 for dinner. Made for a nice good Friday dinner.

Boat update! Looked at a 2870 Pursuit Friday, put a deposit down and waiting to see if they accept my offer.
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Post by: Hotrod on April 11, 2009, 01:50:24 PM: w00t on the pursuit t^
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Post by: Pfishingruven on April 11, 2009, 11:44:45 PM: Nice catch! Good luck with the boat.

TT^
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on April 22, 2009, 05:08:07 PM: Hey where is everyone? 5hrug I am painting the bottom and waxing the ole girl up and should be in by next weekend.
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Post by: bassnblues on April 22, 2009, 05:43:52 PM: I'll be in Great Bay and vicinity this weekend...
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Post by: Capt Ron B on April 24, 2009, 11:45:53 AM: I have been up the Mullica loading up on white perch. Got some stripers last week. Still looking for that Pursuit :'(
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on May 06, 2009, 11:17:08 PM: Took the boat for some last minute repairs and upgrades today. I should be in this weekend. Rehubbing the prop, new GPS and a new pump for the for the fish box. I can not wait to get on the water.
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Post by: Capt Ron B on May 07, 2009, 06:11:48 AM: Quote from: Great Bay Junky on May 06, 2009, 11:17:08 PM
Took the boat for some last minute repairs and upgrades today. I should be in this weekend. Rehubbing the prop, new GPS and a new pump for the for the fish box. I can not wait to get on the water.

Are you back at Capt Mike's again this year?

We limited out on bass on Tuesday and also did well on drum. Good spring so far. I just need to find me a boat SOON. rgmn
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on May 07, 2009, 12:23:14 PM: Quote from: Capt Ron B on May 07, 2009, 06:11:48 AM
Quote from: Great Bay Junky on May 06, 2009, 11:17:08 PM
Took the boat for some last minute repairs and upgrades today. I should be in this weekend. Rehubbing the prop, new GPS and a new pump for the for the fish box. I can not wait to get on the water.

Are you back at Capt Mike's again this year?

We limited out on bass on Tuesday and also did well on drum. Good spring so far. I just need to find me a boat SOON. rgmn

Yes I am back at Capt. Mikes again this year. I went down yesterday to check my dock lines and got a good report of striper and drum. I can not wait to get back out. I thought I was going on Sunday but I forgot it was Mother's Day. cfzd
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on May 19, 2009, 10:07:38 AM: Put the boat in late Friday night. Saturday went down but bailed with the fog and blow out tides. Sunday we did a shake down run/fishing trip. The weather was less then steller. WE anchored in a few spots and fed the doggies. 20 big sand sharks 1 spider crab and 1 horseshoe crab is all we could muster. I cant wait for Saturday to do some fluking.
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Post by: Capt Ron B on May 19, 2009, 01:40:56 PM: We have been picking up some nice fluke right outside Capt Mikes. It is tough to throw then back. They are there for sure.

I am still searching for a boat. It is a good thing my friend purchased mine.
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on May 19, 2009, 03:45:35 PM: Are you going to be out on saturday? I usally start on the flats in front of Rands w/ bobbers.
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Post by: Capt Ron B on May 19, 2009, 07:42:37 PM: I will not be out Saturday, I have to referee a crew regatta Friday and Saturday. I am shooting for Sunday or Monday. "Live Bait" is sold and has a new name " Quick Release" I am hooking rides on my old boat until I find a new boat.

Do you use shad darts with the bobbers?
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on May 19, 2009, 09:31:52 PM: Do you use shad darts with the bobbers?

Yes and small bucktails. I learned this method from a guy in your marina. He is alot better at it then me. ;D
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Post by: Capt Ron B on May 20, 2009, 04:21:01 AM: How do you rig the shad dart, bucktail combo? I have always used just a shad dart and the bobber.
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on May 20, 2009, 06:36:22 AM: I use either one or the other not as a combo. ;D
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Post by: Capt Ron B on May 20, 2009, 09:57:56 AM: Oh, OK. I was wondering how you did both? Though I was missing out on a secret rig.

How is the new boat running?
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on May 23, 2009, 10:22:36 PM: 23 shorts no keepers. rgmn
I need to get the idle bumped up a little.
THE GNATS SUCKED!!!!
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Post by: Hotrod on May 23, 2009, 10:45:48 PM: Wow.. That's not a good sign.....
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Post by: Capt Ron B on May 24, 2009, 06:14:27 AM: Were you right outside Capt Mikes? did you try the fish factory?
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Post by: Capt Ron B on May 31, 2009, 07:18:29 PM: Picked up one 22 incher in the clam stakes this morning and throw back a whole hellva alot of real short ones. Bobber and a minnow.

God I need to find a boat soon
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on June 05, 2009, 06:37:31 PM: who going out this weekend.
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Post by: Capt Ron B on June 08, 2009, 05:32:58 AM: Never made it out....How did you do?
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on June 08, 2009, 02:30:22 PM: Yesterdays report.

Fished the bay late this afternoon. The weatherman was a lier again. The wi*& was blowing pretty stiff out of the south AGAIN! Got a nice 19 inch fluke on the first drift and that was it. First time this year I did not get any shorts. At about 7 PM the birds started working on the flat near the stakes. Cocktail blues were feeding on spearing. Loaded up on some blues for some beer battered bluefish tomorrow night.
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Post by: barrell on June 11, 2009, 10:27:18 AM: Quote from: relentless J on August 21, 2007, 05:42:11 PM
thank you to the people that welcomed me to the site. now i am gonna ask some advice of the great bayers out there: i'm new to great bay, have some family in mystic, came up from southern nj in search of a different type of fishing.(those who have fished the southern waters will understand) I'm trying to find a "shortcut" if you will from the mullica to the stink house without having to follow the channel markers on the northern part of the bay. Followed a few through on sunday with a low tide and no problems except i don't own an accurate plotter, yet, or i would have marked it, i know the channels are pretty tight. so any hints or help i can get i would greatly appreciate the little bit of time and gas savings.
I find when taking shortcuts the GPS is pricelss. I run around at dead low and plot what little channel is there and then run em at any tide following my marks. Even a $90 portable in a bracket on the dash works fine.
Anyway for a report I ran out to the wreck bouy figuring I would hit the motherload and didnt catch a single fluke. I did mange a 22 and 25 when I got back inside.

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Post by: Great Bay Junky on June 11, 2009, 03:38:16 PM: The best fisherman in the bay is the osprey.
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Post by: Pfishingruven on June 11, 2009, 04:05:38 PM: Nice catch and nice pics!

TT^

Quote from: Great Bay Junky on June 11, 2009, 03:38:16 PM
The best fisherman in the bay is the osprey.

Isn't that the truth!
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Post by: ped579 on June 11, 2009, 05:23:50 PM: You got that right. It is also the mascot of my Alma Matta, Richard Stockton College.
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Post by: kevmac on June 14, 2009, 08:44:25 PM: Was a great weekend for bass fishing, finally graduated to the 40 lb class and caught 3 30 lb and 1 25 lb bass to go along with the 40 lbs. Godda get out super early to beat all of the "out of towner" traffic.
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Post by: PETE1216 on June 21, 2009, 12:50:25 AM: IM GOIN FISHING IN THE GREAT BAY ON MONDAY 6/22DUE TO MEDICAL REASONS I HAVE NOT FISHED IN OVER 2 YEARS I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE ANYONE WHO MAY BE ABLE TO GIVE ME SOME HINTS ON GOOD LOCATIONS TO FISH MOSTLY LOOKING FOR FLOUDER BUT WOULD LIKE TO TRY FOR STRIPPERS ILL BE RENTING A SKIFF OUT OF CAPT MIKES ILL APPRECIATE ANY HELP THANKS TO ALL PETE
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Post by: Capt Ron B on June 21, 2009, 08:52:24 AM: Pete,

Wish I could help out but I have not gotten out much this season at all. I am still looking for a boat. The clam stakes are usually good for fluke, but I am sure there will be a high throw back percentage.

Great Bay Junky is the man to give you some answers.
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Post by: Hotrod on June 21, 2009, 09:35:10 AM: Quote from: PETE1216 on June 21, 2009, 12:50:25 AM
IM GOIN FISHING IN THE GREAT BAY ON MONDAY 6/22DUE TO MEDICAL REASONS I HAVE NOT FISHED IN OVER 2 YEARS I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE ANYONE WHO MAY BE ABLE TO GIVE ME SOME HINTS ON GOOD LOCATIONS TO FISH MOSTLY LOOKING FOR FLOUDER BUT WOULD LIKE TO TRY FOR STRIPPERS ILL BE RENTING A SKIFF OUT OF CAPT MIKES ILL APPRECIATE ANY HELP THANKS TO ALL PETE

Hi Pete.. Tell Tim or Debbie you came from NJ Saltwater Fisherman they will be glad to point you into some good locations t^

and welcome aboard t^
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Post by: bassnblues on June 21, 2009, 12:51:16 PM: I'd like to help but have been fishing all year and haven't gotten anything but skates and dogfish.
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Post by: PETE1216 on June 21, 2009, 09:07:53 PM: thanks everyone wish me luck
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Post by: PETE1216 on June 26, 2009, 12:36:51 AM: went fishing monday had a pretty good day fished mostly by 126 boyey caught 16 flounder only 2 keepers most shorts were under 12 in i guess by the time there legal min will be 20 inch hotrod Tim said u do his website keep up the good work
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Post by: Hotrod on June 26, 2009, 06:27:35 AM: t^
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Post by: dreamsfloatjoe on June 26, 2009, 07:20:34 AM: Quote from: PETE1216 on June 21, 2009, 12:50:25 AM
IM GOIN FISHING IN THE GREAT BAY ON MONDAY 6/22 ... I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE ANYONE WHO MAY BE ABLE TO GIVE ME SOME HINTS ON GOOD LOCATIONS TO FISH MOSTLY LOOKING FOR FLOUDER BUT WOULD LIKE TO TRY FOR STRIPPERS ILL BE RENTING A SKIFF OUT OF CAPT MIKES ILL APPRECIATE ANY HELP THANKS TO ALL PETE

grtn Chips Ahoy and welcome aboard NJSWF Pete!

On the day you rent the skiff, ask at the local bait shop and at Capt. Mikes for some good locations. Iffn, you wanna catch more fish, use more hooks.

I look forward to reading a post about your trip experience! slt
Good luck and have fun! TT^
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Post by: ped579 on June 27, 2009, 07:48:26 PM: t^ grtn
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on July 08, 2009, 12:34:42 PM: Hey where did everybody go?
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Post by: Capt Ron B on July 09, 2009, 08:55:59 PM: No boat yet...this really sucks.. rgmn
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on July 20, 2009, 06:03:17 PM: Fished the Friday and Saturday. Had 3 keepers on Friday but would have had 4 do to the lack of a net man. Left around 5 when the fog got real thick and I was the only fool out there. Saturday we got 6 keepers with me being the high hook w/ 5 keepers. I will be giving it a try again tomorrow if the East Winds are not to bad.
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Post by: Hotrod on July 20, 2009, 06:22:32 PM: Nice Rick. t^
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Post by: Pfishingruven on July 21, 2009, 11:02:37 AM: Nice job! Not too many people from here fishing down that way.

TT^
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Post by: Wreckfish on August 01, 2009, 09:04:57 PM: Finally got out today. ;D Fished Little Egg Reef. First drift 3 fluke, one keeper 19". Not to shabby a start. Swell was a little large at first but flattened out nicely. Kille-Squid-Fluke Bale combo. Then my 11 year great nephew started to turn green so we ran next to beach and picked at little cocktail blues until he couldn’t take that any longer. All in all an enjoyable day.
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Post by: Hotrod on August 01, 2009, 09:07:11 PM: Nice job on the keeper..
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Post by: Pfishingruven on August 01, 2009, 10:14:53 PM: Sounds like a nice trip on the water. Tough on the little one getting sick out there...

TT^
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Post by: Bucktail on August 02, 2009, 12:07:19 AM: Nice report Wreckfish. t^
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Post by: Wreckfish on August 02, 2009, 10:13:04 AM: Yea, it was his first time in the ocean so I didn't want to turn it into the most miserable day of his life. Hopefully he will want to try again.
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Post by: Capt Ron B on August 03, 2009, 10:45:26 AM: Wreckfish,

I have been checking your lagoon, did you move your boat or just put in recently?

My search still continues.
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Post by: Wreckfish on August 04, 2009, 08:01:18 AM: Ron, Longggggggggggggggg story but I just put in Saturday.
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Post by: Capt Ron B on August 04, 2009, 08:10:36 PM: Finally made a reef trip.....Little Egg Reef. Left the dock at sunrise and back having a Boddington and Cigar at noon. Over 30 fluke between the two of us. Five keepers all over 20 inches.

Wreckfish....I did see your boat in the lagoon. What are the cliff notes on why just putting in?
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Post by: Pfishingruven on August 04, 2009, 08:19:14 PM: Nice job Capt Ron! Good to see you were able to get out and fish.

TT^
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Post by: Hotrod on August 04, 2009, 09:27:43 PM: 5 Nice fish .. Not Bad.. considering t^
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Post by: Wreckfish on August 05, 2009, 08:35:43 PM: Nice job on the keepers Ron. Cliff notes - I was under the weather and all my projects include the boat got backed up. Going again Sunday. Phil
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Post by: Wreckfish on August 10, 2009, 07:15:11 AM: Fished Little Egg Reef Sunday. Picked away on the shorts but handly any drift made things tough. At the end of the day found a nice spot loaded with loaded with C-Bass (not on the reef). Going to try again on Friday, weather permitting.
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Post by: Pfishingruven on August 10, 2009, 06:46:30 PM: Nice outing! No fluke, but some tasty seabass.

TT^
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Post by: Capt Ron B on August 12, 2009, 08:43:40 PM: Nice job on the sea bass...do you have a special spot on the reef?
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on August 17, 2009, 11:00:34 AM: Fished the reef sat and sun. Saturday we had 6 fluke 3 triggers 3 seabass 2 porgies and 1 blue. It was a nice mixed bag. Sunday was all fluke. 5 keepers to 6.76lbs.

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Post by: Pfishingruven on August 17, 2009, 11:21:47 AM: Nice job!

TT^
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Post by: Hotrod on August 17, 2009, 11:53:59 AM: Nice Catch Rick t^
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Post by: Wreckfish on August 17, 2009, 02:49:13 PM: Fished this past Friday, Saturday and Sunday as a tune-up for the upcoming Fluke-A-Thon. Had about 75 Fluke over the three days and only three keepers, 19, 19 and 20 inchers. Not much of the tune up. Caught Countless ¾ Lbs blues, Seabass and even a 3 ½ ft. small shark. I think it was an Atlantic Sharpnose shark by the white spots. Not an expert, only going by some picture I saw. Used the standards bait, Squid, Killies, Bluefish strips, Sea robin fillets. All produces about the same. Fished the Red Tower, Little Egg and Garden State South Reef and some other fishy looking spots.
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Post by: Pfishingruven on August 17, 2009, 03:27:29 PM: Nice report and nice catch!

TT^
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Post by: Bucktail on August 17, 2009, 09:03:02 PM: Nice report Wreckfish. Always cool to catch something new. t^

GBJ - Nice big fluke and pics! I caught some triggers in Florida, but not up here. They are fun to catch! t^
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Post by: Capt Ron B on August 18, 2009, 07:49:38 AM: Looks like you guys are getting some nice fish and I am missing out on it all thud.

I got to find a boat soon before Striper season
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Post by: Wreckfish on August 18, 2009, 10:04:42 AM: Ron,
Maybe the week of Aug 24th or Aug 31th we can sneak a day off and fish. Phil
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Post by: Capt Ron B on August 19, 2009, 06:15:45 AM: Sounds good to me....I am flexible during the week. I still have your cell # I will send you a text message. Thanks.
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Post by: Capt Ron B on August 27, 2009, 06:35:05 AM: Hitched a ride on a friends boat and hit GSS wednesday and picked up a lot of 16" 17" fluke. Did manage to put three in the box. All three were over 20 "

Pending survey and sea trail this my my new ride. 26 ft Regulator ;D
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Post by: Hotrod on August 27, 2009, 08:47:18 AM: Yea Baby!!. Nice Boat.. good Luck t^
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Post by: ped579 on August 27, 2009, 09:39:45 AM: Sweet Ride...If you go for it Good Luck with her. t^ grtn
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Post by: Pfishingruven on August 27, 2009, 02:56:27 PM: Nice catch!

And...Nice Boat. Good luck.

TT^
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on August 28, 2009, 11:13:31 PM: Quote from: Capt Ron B on August 27, 2009, 06:35:05 AM
Hitched a ride on a friends boat and hit GSS wednesday and picked up a lot of 16" 17" fluke. Did manage to put three in the box. All three were over 20 "

Pending survey and sea trail this my my new ride. 26 ft Regulator ;D

I was out there on Wed too. Witch of the 6 boats were you in. Congrats on the new boat. It will stick out like a sore thumb and be easy to find during striper season. ;D
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Post by: Capt Ron B on August 30, 2009, 10:05:28 AM: I was in my old Mako, a friend purchased it from me and renamed it. It Is now "Quick Release". I didn't see other boats anywhere near the area we were fishing. He likes to work the edges.

Been picking up a decent amount of short weakfish the end of last week, I hope they are still around when I get back down.

The Regulator has an invisible button you push when you are on the Stripers. rofla
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Post by: Wreckfish on September 06, 2009, 05:40:43 PM: Took a ride outside today. Not too bad @ 7 AM but by 10 the wind was hollowing. nosmly Decided the best course was to head in and I glad I did because by the time I hit the inlet the wind was hollowing plus another 10 knts. Did manage to catch some blues and albies so not a total washout.
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Post by: Bucktail on September 06, 2009, 05:54:51 PM: Cool WF! t^ What did you get the albies on? Casting, jigging, trolling?
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Post by: Wreckfish on September 06, 2009, 06:39:13 PM: jigging small ava's
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Post by: Pfishingruven on September 06, 2009, 08:08:01 PM: Nice job! Blues and albies...fun, fun, fun

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Post by: Bucktail on September 06, 2009, 08:12:14 PM: Quote from: Wreckfish on September 06, 2009, 06:39:13 PM
jigging small ava's
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Post by: Capt Ron B on September 07, 2009, 05:31:10 PM: Phil, nice catch. The inlet sure looked snotty..

Do you have any days off during the week or just weekends now that vacation season is over?

I got down around 8 and my friend and I decided to go breakfast instead. We eventually changed our plans and anchored up in the clam stakes and chummed for king fish. We put 4 hours in and got 4 kings.
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Post by: bassnblues on September 07, 2009, 05:47:09 PM: Headed down this morning with my BIL. By the time we hit the GSP exit it was drizzing and the flags were standing straight out.

Bagged it and got breakfast, checked out some waterfowl hunting areas and looked at guns at Tip's HW.

Decided to hit the PP canal on the way home. Got a few togs and sea bass on clams even though the tide was ripping. Fun on lite spinning rods.
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Post by: Wreckfish on September 07, 2009, 08:02:11 PM: I'm out of town this week Ron. I give you a shout when I'm back. I was snotty out there and I glad I headed back in early before I got into trouble. Ya gotta know your limitation.
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Post by: Pfishingruven on September 07, 2009, 09:09:08 PM: Way to save the day BNB! Manasquan Inlet was kicking this evening. I have never seen a commercial fishing boat rock the way the Discovery was today on the way in cfzd. They were actually taking water over the walls...pretty wild!

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Post by: Great Bay Junky on September 12, 2009, 12:11:30 PM: Does anyone know the dates of the MICA and Red Mans striper tournaments?
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Post by: Pfishingruven on September 12, 2009, 02:16:07 PM: No, and I haven't seen any postings on either of their web sites.

The Redmen had a Triple Crown in August and MICA had a fluke tourny this year, but nothing scheduled for stripers that I have found 5hrug?

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Post by: the irish jig on September 15, 2009, 11:36:17 PM: GBJ...whos the good lookin dude in the eagles shirt....hahaha. Going to be a great year for stripers...gettin the itch yet?
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on September 16, 2009, 11:45:18 PM: Yes I am. I picked up 2 new reels tonight and cant wait to use them. By the way that is a Pemberton Township HS hoodie. Another few weeks and its on. t^
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on September 18, 2009, 03:28:59 PM: I hate September it almost as bad as Jan, Feb and March.
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Post by: Capt Ron B on September 18, 2009, 07:30:07 PM: Tried anchoring and chumming for king fish or blow fish in a rental boat..nada, nothing, zilch.

Got to find a new home for the regulator..anyone berth at Great Bay Marina?
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Post by: Capt Ron B on September 21, 2009, 06:55:53 PM: Fished GSS Sunday, what a great day on the water. Non stop catching. we must have had over 300 short sea bass but it was a lot of fun. 15 keeper sea bass, 4 keeper porgies...

Did an unoffical test run of my Regulator Sat..54 mph with 250 gallons of fuel and two on board. It is going to be surveyed this friday and then I need a new home for it. Anyone have any suggestion in the Tuckerton / Little Egg area?
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Post by: Pfishingruven on September 21, 2009, 08:43:25 PM: Quote from: Capt Ron B on September 21, 2009, 06:55:53 PM
Fished GSS Sunday, what a great day on the water. No stop catching. we must have had over 300 short sea bass but it was a lot of fun. 15 keeper sea bass, 4 keeper porgies...

Did an unoffical test run of my Regulator Sat..54 mph with 250 gallons of fuel and two on board. It is going to be surveyed this friday and then I need a new home for it. Anyone have any suggestion in the Tuckerton / Little Egg area?

Nice job! Good luck with the boat.

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Post by: the irish jig on September 24, 2009, 04:07:54 PM: Good luck with the boat....I'm in Holgate Marina...nice easy shot to the inlet....lot of great fishing right out of the gate.
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Post by: Capt Ron B on September 26, 2009, 06:22:25 AM: Quote from: the irish jig on September 24, 2009, 04:07:54 PM
Good luck with the boat....I'm in Holgate Marina...nice easy shot to the inlet....lot of great fishing right out of the gate.

There are some nice marinas on the island the problem for me would be the traffic on the island during the summer months. I am sure it would add another 45 minutes to my trip.
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Post by: [FISHHOOK] on September 26, 2009, 06:43:43 AM: Anyone have any suggestion in the Tuckerton / Little Egg area?
[/quote] Yep, Sheltered Cove Marina. Been there for the past 5 years for the fall run.
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Post by: Capt Ron B on September 28, 2009, 07:02:23 AM: Got down Sunday afternoon to catch the last of the incoming..anchored along the sod banks for some tog fishing..we got a bunch of short and one that was 14 inches. It wasn't all that productive but it was fun being out on the water.

Sea trialed the Regulator Friday...I was very impressed. The Capt got it up to about 50 mph and just cut the wheel as hard as he could. I just held on and thought "Oh crap". the boat just turned as nice as could be, no stern slide at all. Everytime I get on it I am more impressed. They just need to replace the washdown pump and we are good to go.

Looks like is new home will be Great Bay Marina.
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Post by: ped579 on September 28, 2009, 09:45:48 AM: Good luck with her... t^ grtn
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Post by: Pfishingruven on September 28, 2009, 08:29:20 PM: Nice outing and NICE boat! Good luck...

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Post by: Capt Ron B on October 01, 2009, 06:09:18 AM: Got down around 2PM (Wed) and tried to get some Tog fishing in along the sod banks. We played around and played around but the combination of the wind, fast running tide and all the weed made for a impossible day. No fish, not even a bite. We gave up and hit the Tuckerton Grille for burgers and beers.

Got a text message from Wreckfish while out there asking me to do a seabass run today. I assumed he was just taking advantage of the 1 foot seas predicted for today but then he told me that sea bass was shutting down on Monday. That really sucks. Took delivery of my Regulator on wed also and I am thinking I might as well just put it right to bed and forget about paying for a slip, etc. Oh well, we really need to do something about OUR fisheries. They are ramming this stuff down our throats.

Wreckfish, sorry I could not join you today. Let us know how you made out.
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Post by: Wreckfish on October 01, 2009, 07:25:19 PM: Well, my boss has been in a foul mood all week, seabass is shutting down on Monday and the wife is, let just say status quo 5hrug.......... couldn't think of a better time to go fishing. Couldn't find anyone to go with me on short notice so I shot out to LE reef by myself this morning. It was a little more choppy then I thought it would be but not to bad. After a little poking around found a nice spot that lit up my fish finder. The fishing we drop and reel. Double headers on most reel ups. OK most were shorts but it is alway fun to catch lots of fish. Ended up with 14 keeper Cbass, 2 triggers and I picked 5 crocker on the way in. Fresh clam and hi-low rig - keep it simple. Wind stared to pick up in the afternoon. Back to work tomorrow.
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Post by: Capt Ron B on October 01, 2009, 09:41:56 PM: I wish I could have went with you but I played hookie from Coaching Wed and could not do it two days in a row.

Nice catch, shame you didn't have someone to keep you company ;D

I am hoping to get some perch fishing in Sat and get out wreck fishing on Sunday if the seas cooperate.
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Post by: Pfishingruven on October 01, 2009, 11:24:13 PM: Nice catches!

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Post by: Capt Ron B on October 03, 2009, 08:36:40 PM: Got down to Tuckerton just as the heavy rain ended. Tried 5 different locations along sod banks for Tog....Water was VERY dirty and we did not have one bite....at the Tuckerton Grille by 1pm. ;D
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Post by: Bucktail on October 03, 2009, 09:14:06 PM: Nice try Ron! t^
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Post by: Pfishingruven on October 03, 2009, 09:54:32 PM: Good try! You got stuck in that short downpour :-\.

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Post by: Capt Ron B on October 04, 2009, 07:00:15 PM: No, we got down right after the storm and was back in early enough to miss the afternoon showers.

Spent today (Sunday)exploring the Mullica. Had a great day with white perch. Filled a decent size cooler. We also landed 5 stripers all in the 20 to 24 inch range. It was so much fun fightening them on very light tackle. I cannot wait till the big ones are here. I heard there was a big bass caught of LBI today.

The new boat has a new home at Great Bay Marina.
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Post by: Pfishingruven on October 04, 2009, 07:40:00 PM: Nice job and good to see you back on the water in the action!

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Post by: Great Bay Junky on October 10, 2009, 10:38:06 PM: Well I am 0 for 2 with the stripers so far this fall. But it will not be long now.
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Post by: Pfishingruven on October 10, 2009, 11:35:02 PM: Nice try! It won't be long. Saw some shorts in the Squan Inlet leaving the bay, so...

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Post by: Cappyjoe08527 on October 11, 2009, 12:11:58 AM: I had a house in Mstic Islands for 30 years but it's gone now. I have fished that bay for a long time. It won't be long before it busts wide open. t^
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Post by: Capt Ron B on October 11, 2009, 01:29:00 PM: My buddy and I have been up in some shallow areas (3 or 4ft) of the Mullica and having a blast catching rats on light tackle. Tried the sod banks yesterday for a few hours on the incoming tide and not a tog bite to be had.
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Post by: Pfishingruven on October 11, 2009, 08:23:48 PM: Good job Capt Ron!

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Post by: Capt Ron B on October 14, 2009, 06:11:36 AM: Gonna head out this afternoon and see if we can get some Stripers. Hopefully we will have something favorable to report.
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Post by: Capt Ron B on October 15, 2009, 12:59:45 PM: Tried for some Stripers wednesday in LEI but gave up after a few hours...water is still to warm it seems.

Hit the sod banks for some Tog and we picked up our limit of three in about one hour. Most were shorts but we did manage some in the 14, 15 and 16 inch range
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Post by: gymrat987654321 on October 15, 2009, 03:11:30 PM: at least you got some blackfish t^
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Post by: relentless J on October 18, 2009, 02:43:31 PM: hey wanted to see if anyone in the area has been trolling spoons for stripers and if they could help me out with some info on using them. always got them on the hook but thinking i would like to finally try trolling some spoons but using braid, not wire. so any info would be appreciated. thanks.
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Post by: Capt Ron B on October 22, 2009, 01:24:43 PM: Quote from: relentless J on October 18, 2009, 02:43:31 PM
hey wanted to see if anyone in the area has been trolling spoons for stripers and if they could help me out with some info on using them. always got them on the hook but thinking i would like to finally try trolling some spoons but using braid, not wire. so any info would be appreciated. thanks.

I can't help you much with trolling spoons. We only did it a few times, but it was with braid, and was not successful.We mostly jigged and were on the hook with clam.

Yesterday (Wed) we were on the hook in LEI at 530pm and stayed till 1030pm and nothing to report. A smart person would have went back in and headed to the Tuckerton Grille for their burger special. :) gonna try again Saturday with a 1000 other boats.
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on October 23, 2009, 06:17:34 PM: Quote from: Capt Ron B on October 22, 2009, 01:24:43 PM
Quote from: relentless J on October 18, 2009, 02:43:31 PM
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gonna try again Saturday with a 1000 other boats.

It's going to blow 15-25 out of the NE. There will not be that many boats to contend with. Plus it is going to rain w/ a chance of thunder storms.

I was out before the blow today and we got 1 21lb fish before we headed in early.
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Post by: ped579 on October 24, 2009, 12:34:02 AM: Nice... t^ grtn
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Post by: Maritime Matt on October 24, 2009, 09:44:58 AM: I've been in the marina working all week and have seen some nice keeper bass brought in.
I heard the Mullica was the spot, on eels.
Capt.Matt
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Post by: Capt Ron B on October 24, 2009, 03:47:53 PM: Got a later start then expected, we were on the hook at Little Beach @ 730....Two fish, 32 and 36 inches. Back at the dock at 1130. We will try again tomorrow in the white water.
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on October 24, 2009, 07:28:44 PM: Nice we had a long day in the wind. 3 keepers 34 36 and 37. Will be back out again in the AM.
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Post by: Cappyjoe08527 on October 27, 2009, 03:51:46 AM: Nice! t^
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Post by: Capt Ron B on October 28, 2009, 07:19:56 PM: Fished the LEI white water in my friends boat today. Four in the box, 34 to 40 inches, and lost five. Great to be on the Stripers again.

Rick, were you out there on Sunday when that Steigercraft flipped? Reading about that and the boat that went down in Del Bay last Friday has me wear my PFD in that damn white water.
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Post by: Bucktail on October 28, 2009, 07:22:44 PM: Nice catch! t^
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Post by: Capt Ron B on October 31, 2009, 05:45:16 PM: Found a nice quiet place away from the fleet in the inlet...picked up a nice 38 incher during the incomiing tide...picked up 5 more during the outgoing. Nothing under 34 inches. Back at the dock at 130, Boddington and cigars by 230.
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Post by: IrishAyes on October 31, 2009, 07:23:21 PM: Nice. t^
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Post by: Cappyjoe08527 on November 02, 2009, 02:25:18 AM: Nice fish! clp
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on November 03, 2009, 02:53:14 AM: Very nice Ron. We had a great weekend also. I fished Thursday through Sunday. We had 17 keepers in that 4 day stretch with only 3 throw backs. Like you said the majarity of the fish were in that 35 to 38 inch range. Now I am home sick with bronchistis w/ a 101 fever. Hopefully with the meds and rest I can do it again later this wwek.
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Post by: Capt Ron B on November 03, 2009, 08:30:30 AM: Hope you feel better and get out and bail em again
I heard a lot of the chatter on the radio and been following things on the BB. I could not get away for the 4 days to fish the MICA. I was content to get out the one day and limit out and head home.

I hope to get out this Thursday morning and load up again.
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Post by: Pfishingruven on November 03, 2009, 08:01:49 PM: Nice job guys!

Quote from: Capt Ron B on October 31, 2009, 05:45:16 PM
Back at the dock at 130, Boddington and cigars by 230.

Love the classic report ;D.

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Post by: Capt Ron B on November 05, 2009, 04:49:14 PM: Caught the last of the incoming tide and picked up a 28 inch and a 44 inch, 31 pounder in the white water of LEI. Started to pick up dogfish with the slack tide. Tried inside for a short period of time and nada. Tried to catch some of the outgoing, on the south side of LEI, but we ran out of time before my fishing buddy had to be back for class. Back at the dock at 1pm, cleaned some fish and had my Boddington and a cigar.

Stopped by and finally met Phil (Wreckfish) and we had a beer while I watched him clean his boat. :) Nice finally meeting you Phil
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Post by: IrishAyes on November 05, 2009, 07:20:31 PM: Nice catch. t^
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Post by: Pfishingruven on November 05, 2009, 07:23:22 PM: Nice job!

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Post by: MarshHawk on November 05, 2009, 08:11:21 PM: Nice fish! Save me some will ya?
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Post by: Cappyjoe08527 on November 05, 2009, 11:41:20 PM: Good job capt. t^
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Post by: Capt Ron B on November 08, 2009, 03:15:04 PM: Left the dock at 730 back at 1130 with our limit...10 bites, 6 fish boated by the three of us..all fish were 34 to 38 inches. Stayed away from the inlet today...

Boddington and a cigar inhand by noon. AWESOME day on the water.
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on November 11, 2009, 03:40:55 PM: A late weekend report. Saturday I had my father-in-law outfor some sripers.It was a slow till the last half hour. We 5 for 5 on keepers. 32 33 34 38 and 41 inches at 24 lbs. Sunday I got out late about 8am and was done by 11am with 3 keepers. It was my first solo trip of the fall. The fish were 32 37 an 38 inches.
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Post by: Bucktail on November 11, 2009, 06:01:35 PM: Great catching GBJ! Some really nice size fish there! t^
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Post by: Capt Ron B on November 15, 2009, 05:47:31 PM: We got a late start because the road was flooded going out to the Marina...Hit the white water and had to move one time because it got a little sketchy in the one spot. Got our limit of four (32, 35, 38 and 40 inches) and was back at the dock at 230....Boddington and a nice Rocky Patel cigar by 330 chrz ...awesome day today. Catch em up guys..
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Post by: Cappyjoe08527 on November 15, 2009, 11:22:22 PM: Good job Capt. t^
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on November 17, 2009, 09:56:01 PM: Late weekend report. Fished Saturday in the afternoon and it was like fishing in Chocolate milk but the fish did not mind. We had 7 fish total with 5 keepers. All fish were 31 to 33 inches. Sunday we had 6 keepers but 5 were smaller 28 to 29 inches and one that was about 37 inches. Not bad for after the big storm. Will be out tomorrow in the afternoon. The bite was really good Monday and Tuesday so hope it continues.
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Post by: Hotrod on November 17, 2009, 10:06:47 PM: Nice Rick t^
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Post by: Capt Ron B on November 23, 2009, 11:04:08 AM: Sunday report....left the dock at 730 and decided against hitting the white water due to the forecast. We found a nice spot away from the inlet fleet and waited and waited for a hookup. We were skunked until around 11am when we had four in the boat within 45 minutes..Smallest was 30 inches, largest 40 inches. Back at the dock at noon with my Boddington and cigar. I cannot wait to start jigging, but right now the clam is still working well.
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Post by: Hotrod on November 23, 2009, 11:42:04 AM: clp t^
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on November 23, 2009, 08:02:47 PM: (http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/AFrayedKnot2/1122091601.jpg)

(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/AFrayedKnot2/1122091733.jpg)

We were not back early but we a 3 man limit +1. It was a matter of waiting out a tide in some rough water but it paid off nicely. slt
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Post by: Capt Ron B on November 25, 2009, 05:53:11 PM: We are gonna sneak out Thursday morning for a few hours...need to be back at the dock by noon unless I am in major doodoo at home..
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Post by: Cappyjoe08527 on November 26, 2009, 10:50:19 AM: t^
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on November 26, 2009, 11:59:19 AM: Had a great Thanksgiving Day bass trip. I was limited out with bass to 21.5 lbs by 7:30 this morning. I had a double header that was fun (Solo Trip) I was able to land them both but it was interesting to say the least. I left them biting and I am good graces with the wifey for being home early.
(http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/AFrayedKnot2/1126090740.jpg)
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Post by: IrishAyes on November 26, 2009, 01:05:29 PM: t^
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Post by: Hotrod on November 26, 2009, 01:35:30 PM: Nice Rick. a Nice front page read for turkey day t^
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Post by: Capt Ron B on November 26, 2009, 07:03:18 PM: Left the dock at 630 and wanted to hit the white water for the outgoing tide but we didn't want to take the chance with the fog. Stayed in the back area and picked up two nice ones, 33 and 36 inches. Once the fog lifted we tried the last of the outgoing in the white water, nada, nothing. Headed back in to catch the incoming tide. We had to pull anchor no later than noon. At 1130 we got a nice hookup and I boated my first 40+ incher, 44 inches, 32 pds to be exact. This fish was fat. He had a whole bunker and most of the clam we had been chumming with in his stomach.

Had a few Boddington and a cigar to celebrate the day. chrz
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Post by: Hotrod on November 26, 2009, 08:11:50 PM: Nice. A lot of bass caught today t^
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Post by: Capt Ron B on December 23, 2009, 11:32:55 AM: Well, the season has come to a end for me and my buds. It was a VERY productive year for me, probably my best striper season ever.

Now I need to come up with a name for my new boat..any suggestions?

Happy Holidays to all...
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Post by: Hotrod on December 23, 2009, 02:56:34 PM: .. Nice season Capt. Ron. thank you for sharing it with us all year.
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Post by: Cappyjoe08527 on December 26, 2009, 04:12:04 AM: Hey good luck with naming the I look forward to reading all your posts in the coming season. Have a great Holiday . t^ grtn
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Post by: The dropoff on March 31, 2010, 06:07:12 PM: Well ran the first trip of the season today for stripers with Chris Gladd and Jack Walters. We got to our spot with about and hour before high tide and had wind against the tide but once the tide went slack we had our first fish of the season at 26”. Tide started to run out and for the next several hours we had several hits but could not get them to take the hook. Around 2pm it was game when Jack had a great strike and missed it and Chris had one at the same time and landed the fish. First keeper of the year was a 29”. The we set the lines out again and within 15 mins. Chris was on again with a nice 33”. Jack also land a 14” Catfish. Ended that day with two fish for the guys to take home for dinner. With the warm weather the bit should be on.
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Post by: Hotrod on March 31, 2010, 06:58:59 PM: Nice trip Capt Fran t^
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Post by: The dropoff on March 31, 2010, 07:04:27 PM: Thanks.

It is a great start and should only get better as the season goes on.
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Post by: Bucktail on March 31, 2010, 08:37:48 PM: Nice report. t^
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Post by: The dropoff on March 31, 2010, 08:40:49 PM: Thanks it is time to get this one going again.
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Post by: Pfishingruven on March 31, 2010, 10:23:57 PM: Nice job!

clp
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Post by: ped579 on March 31, 2010, 10:37:14 PM: Good report and it is always good to put fish in the boat no matter what size this time of year. slt clp
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Post by: The dropoff on April 03, 2010, 04:17:40 PM: 4/3/10
Ran out today with George, Chris Gladd, and Chris’s sister and boy friend. Left the dock in the fog and made our way over to Great bay. Pick a spot and got set up for the incoming tide. Water temp was 52 to 54. Had several hits and with in about and hour had our first hook up and bragging right went to the the young guns on the boat. First fish came over the rail and went in the box at 29”. Had several more misses and then the young guns did it again with a small fish and it was Chris’s sister first striper. A kiss and back it went in. Once again Chris was doing alot of swing and misses and it happen again. The young guns had another hook up and this was going to be a nicer fish it made several runs and then was in the net and was 33”. Ended the day with two in the box.
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Post by: IrishAyes on April 03, 2010, 04:38:54 PM: Nice trip. Good thing you brought along the young guns. TT^
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Post by: Pfishingruven on April 03, 2010, 08:49:34 PM: Nice job!

clp
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Post by: Salty Dog on April 03, 2010, 08:54:16 PM: t^
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Post by: The dropoff on April 03, 2010, 09:27:06 PM: Thanks guys. The bass are here but the big run is right around the corner. Hope to see some more reports from this area. slt
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Post by: brian81382 on April 13, 2010, 09:46:36 AM: Where are some good spots to fish in Great Bay for Stripers?
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Post by: Hotrod on April 13, 2010, 03:55:20 PM: Grassy Channel. and the inlet.. it's pretty easy to see whats going on out there with other boats t^
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Post by: Maritime Matt on April 29, 2010, 08:47:30 PM: Graveling Point was hot last week. I know for a fact that a few big Drum were taken.
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on May 17, 2010, 10:53:20 PM: Fished the back bay on Sunday. 12 6 to 10 blues and a 33 inch striper. It was a fun solo trip but I was drum fishing. 5hrug
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Post by: Bucktail on May 17, 2010, 10:54:38 PM: Nice. I'll take the blues and bass any day! t^
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Post by: seanr8w on May 25, 2010, 02:06:32 PM: Quote from: Great Bay Junky on May 17, 2010, 10:53:20 PM
12 6 to 10 blues and a 33 inch striper. It was a fun solo trip but I was drum fishing. 5hrug
clp
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on May 25, 2010, 07:18:38 PM: (http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab196/AFrayedKnot2/bigdrum.jpg)

I finally found the targeted species. t^
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Post by: Hotrod on May 25, 2010, 07:36:29 PM: clp clp t^
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Post by: IrishAyes on May 25, 2010, 08:38:50 PM: Nice! chrz
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Post by: Tacklebox Joe on May 25, 2010, 08:46:41 PM: cfzd nice tile
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Post by: the irish jig on June 17, 2010, 03:18:28 PM: Thats one uuugly son of a gun....oh nice fish too chrz
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Post by: Hotrod on June 17, 2010, 04:35:47 PM: Quote from: the irish jig on June 17, 2010, 03:18:28 PM
Thats one uuugly son of a gun....oh nice fish too chrz

Yea and that fish to t^ ;D
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Post by: nascarwarren on August 27, 2010, 11:24:38 AM: slt Great catch glad to see someone getting a good meal hhppy grtn
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Post by: Crimecleanup on October 25, 2011, 07:33:46 PM: any updated reports ??
I was out the Sunday and Monday evening with the incoming tide. All the herring you wanted and a few snaper blues mixed in. Anybody have any luck with stripers in the area ??
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on November 01, 2011, 08:58:26 AM: There are rumors of some nice fish being caught.
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Post by: Hotrod on November 01, 2011, 05:39:10 PM: And I bet your Catching them ;D Nice to hear from you again t^
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Post by: Maritime Matt on November 10, 2011, 06:51:07 PM: Well I finally saw a nice size bass come into the marina today from one of the rack storage customer's.
I assume it was caught in the Mullica. Fish have been late getting in the river so far. Spotty action at best
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on March 12, 2012, 12:15:31 AM: Hit Gravelling Point by foot today. The wind was brutal and I froze my butt. No fish but I still had a great time trying.
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on April 18, 2012, 11:52:15 AM: Went last saturday for 8 hours without a touch. The new motor pushes the old sled nicely. ;D
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Post by: Hotrod on April 21, 2012, 05:53:07 PM: Thanks for the report t^
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on August 26, 2013, 10:12:47 PM: Where are the great bay peeps? Took first place in the jcaa tournament last week end. I can check one more thing off my bucket list.
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Post by: Hotrod on August 26, 2013, 10:28:11 PM: grtn t^
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Post by: Pfishingruven on August 26, 2013, 10:56:49 PM: Nice... clp
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Post by: gregert12 on October 21, 2013, 08:37:16 PM: We were out Friday on Great Bay (2ft seas, 8 second periods) and caught 25 dogfish, all over 2 ft, while drift fishing the inlets.

We threw them back.
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Post by: gymrat987654321 on October 21, 2013, 08:42:34 PM: Still better than nothing t^ and wa
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Post by: Hotrod on October 21, 2013, 09:48:21 PM: Yea Been there done that.. those fish love that inlet

Welcome to the site t^
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Post by: nascarwarren on October 26, 2013, 10:08:27 AM: How about that, I was out there on sept.28 when I got married at Barnegat Lighthouse spent the honeymoon on the boat in Beach Have and we fished everynight and caught sea bass, blues, and about 50 dogfish up to 30 inches. Trying to get back down this weekend gonna be a windy one thats for sure. Have a good one all!!! t^
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Post by: gregert12 on November 04, 2013, 06:11:12 PM: On Saturday we fished the incoming tide at marker 135 which was one of the choke points between the ocean and Great Bay. The water was 58ish and no waves.

I caught nothing with 8" live eels and my father pulled up 2 12" wide stingrays on squid.

oh well
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Post by: john0185 on May 04, 2015, 07:42:12 PM: Been awhile since anyone posted here. So I thought I'd share my day. Had a very dear friend of mine call and ask if I could take him and his son fishing. He was just diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Now he is trying to spend as much time with his son as possible. The week before the wife and I where right on the side of the fish factory catching blues at will. Knowing they were still around, I picked up Jimmy and his son and took off. Hit the water about 9:30 and took a drive around, looking for a spot with not to many boats and fish. Easier said than done! Ended up just inside the mouth of the mullica. There is a nice little hole there about 30ft. deep and there wasn't to many boats around perfect! Anchored up chum pot out and than a quick leason to a 13 year old on casting. We were ready. Cast 1 a little rough, cast 2 half way back to the boat a 12lb blue tried to rip the rod out of the boy's hands. For the next hour and a half it was all the blues they could handle. The better part of my day was spent unhooking fish,and loving it. Than with boats moving in and a few trolling through. We packed up and headed in. On the way back watched a boy with one of the biggest smiles I ever seen bragging he caught the biggest fish. Back to the dock, packed up and headed home. 5mins into the ride kid sleeping on the back seat, 15mins later dad out cold and me driving along. Thinking out of every trip I've ever been on this was my best trip of my life. And I didn't caught squat. Already made plans for a fluke trip next month. Hopefully I'll have another great trip of unhooking fish.
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Post by: Hotrod on May 04, 2015, 08:40:48 PM: That's Awesome!!

And thanks for bringing this topic back to life..
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Post by: Hunter 2 on May 04, 2015, 08:51:16 PM: t^ Well done chrz
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Post by: fellinger on May 04, 2015, 10:32:17 PM: Great trip! Some of my best trips are just like the one you described.
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Post by: Still Running on May 05, 2015, 08:48:28 AM: t^
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Post by: ped579 on May 07, 2015, 09:29:51 AM: Fantastic story. Thanks for sharing. clp
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Post by: Pops Soul on May 08, 2015, 07:11:49 AM: t^
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Post by: john0185 on May 10, 2015, 06:34:58 PM: Went out again Saturday to play with the blues in the bay. Got out on the water about 10am. Took a little ride around looking for a good spot. Ended up a little south of fish island in the icw by the 140 buoy. Being a firm believer in chumming. Threw over the chum bag and a menhaden oil drip. Went with a 6" gold and black bomber and my buddy went with a blue and clear bomber. Within a few minutes they were hitting both lures every second or third cast. A faster retrieve with a twitch worked best. Lost count of the fish boated. It was around 3 dozen. After about 2hrs the bite started to die. So pulled anchor and headed in for a beer. Thought about going out today too but wound up having a little more than just one beer.
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Post by: Hotrod on May 10, 2015, 09:09:32 PM: ;D clp
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Post by: ped579 on May 11, 2015, 02:57:43 PM: slt clp
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on July 07, 2015, 09:29:05 PM: The greenheads are big and the fishing on the reefs are so so. It has to get better.
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Post by: Hotrod on July 07, 2015, 11:05:55 PM: LOL. Yea they haven't been too good in Barnegat lost about a pint of blood on my last two trips out.
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Post by: john0185 on May 02, 2016, 06:53:02 PM: Got the boat out Saturday for a quick shake down cruise. Drove around for a bit everything ran great. clp couldn't be out there without getting a line wet. So went after the blues. Looked around not much going on with them in the bay Saturday. So ran up into the Mullica by the parkway bridge, for a little warmer water. There they where. Caught 15 in just over a hour. Biggest being 36" and right at 20lb. Water being a little colder chunk bite worked best. kept 7 for shark bait in a couple months. The rest went back in to fight another day.
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Post by: Hotrod on May 02, 2016, 08:24:05 PM: clp Thank for the report t^
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Post by: BigAl13 on May 02, 2016, 09:50:44 PM: t^
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Post by: Still Running on May 03, 2016, 09:05:34 AM: t^
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Post by: fluke - u on May 03, 2016, 09:11:08 AM: t^
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Post by: thejasonO on July 15, 2016, 12:02:56 PM: I caught some pretty big blues drifting around Barnegat light last month. I gotta get out to Little Egg Reef at some point. It's on the to do list.
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Post by: Pfishingruven on July 15, 2016, 01:33:04 PM: TT^
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Post by: Great Bay Junky on August 07, 2017, 10:50:14 AM: Fluking has been outstanding on the reefs this year.
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Post by: Hotrod on August 07, 2017, 07:34:24 PM: Quote from: Great Bay Junky on August 07, 2017, 10:50:14 AM
Fluking has been outstanding on the reefs this year.
cfzd thud ;D grtn