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The Surf Fisherman Forum => From The Surf => Topic started by: ped579 on June 15, 2012, 10:54:00 AM

Title: You can't say we did not try...
Post by: ped579 on June 15, 2012, 10:54:00 AM

Well with all good intentions the three of us headed out into Island Beach State Park.  Uncle Joe, Dan and myself headed for Gillkins for a little morning fishing fun.  Well as we crested the dune the ocean was a churning mess.  Not unfishable but not the best.  We set up and began to get down to business.  Dan was going to try and wakl the beach and throw AVA's in the holes while Uncle Joe and I decided to fish the hole that we were usually productive in.

Our baits of choice were clams and bunker chunks.  We were able to hole with 6oz of lead but just barley.  the sky's were over cast and it was spitting for a while.  There was some grass but nothing to hold you back from fishing.

Well, I have to say the conversations were great and we all agreed that we will do it again soon but as far as fish they were no where to be found.  Getting back to Grumpys to drop Dan off at his truck I checked the log and nothing was reported caught so far. 

It was good to get back out once again.  Next time we will try some different tactics and move a bit more but for now, the fish won this one.

Happy Catching

Paul

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Post by: BigAl13 on June 15, 2012, 11:01:59 AM

nope sure cant

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Post by: Pfishingruven on June 15, 2012, 11:39:30 AM

That strong northeasterly onshore flow makes surf fishing pretty hard.  Good try and sounds like it was nice to get out at least!

 TT^

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Post by: ChrisL on June 15, 2012, 02:10:48 PM

At least you tried.
I stopped by Ortley for some salt air this morning.   Nice day but the surf conditions and wind definitely weren't favorable to fishing.

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Post by: IrishAyes on June 15, 2012, 02:24:42 PM

Good try Paul and crew, and Chris.  t^

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Post by: wb on June 15, 2012, 03:05:24 PM

Quote from: ped579 on June 15, 2012, 10:54:00 AM

just barley

many a trip has been saved by just barley.

I can attest firsthand  chrz

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Post by: Bucktail on June 15, 2012, 06:14:38 PM

Can't get 'em every time.  Nice try. t^

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Post by: Hunter 2 on June 15, 2012, 06:46:13 PM

Nice day Paul. TT^

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Post by: Hotrod on June 15, 2012, 08:00:51 PM

Near my 8 hour work day  t^

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Post by: JeffL on June 15, 2012, 08:02:00 PM

Would take a crappy day on the beach over any day at work  :-X

Title: Re: You can't say we did not try...
Post by: ped579 on June 15, 2012, 11:21:27 PM

Can I get an AMEN on that one Jeff...

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Post by: Kenny on June 16, 2012, 10:53:59 AM

Nice try Paul  t^

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Post by: Pops Soul on June 17, 2012, 11:38:28 AM

Tough Day Paul t^

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Post by: beachwalker on July 14, 2012, 03:06:24 PM

It happens ,nice try guys

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Post by: fluke - u on July 14, 2012, 06:00:01 PM

 t^....Diligent effort and time well spent...next time..... chrz