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NJ Saltwater Fishing Reports and Information => NJ Saltwater Fishing Reports => Topic started by: Bucktail on November 11, 2012, 07:35:58 PM
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Although Sandy tore a devastating path of destruction across much of our beloved shoreline, the Phyllis Ann was luckily spared from her wrath. So, after a long lay off, and with the stripers calling it felt terrific to climb aboard this morning and head out of Barnegat Inlet in search of Morone saxatilis.
Joining Hotrod today were myself, Greg, Jason and special guest star and lure maker extraordinaire, Chris L. TT^
Quite a few boats were gathered up just outside the inlet. Rod saw some marks on the screen and we dropped our jigs. First fish was on in short order, but it turned out to be a giant skate, which was quickly turned loose. We had a few bumps and bitten tails before Greg finally found one of the right kind. The icebreaker was probably about 24", but it was a promising start.
Unfortunately that was it for us for a while, so we decided to head north to look for birds or marks. There wasn't much of either as we continued north. We eventually found ourselves off of Seaside Heights and the Casino Pier. What I had already seen in pictures seemed much worse as we surveyed the catastrophe in person. We took a few pictures of our own and then started looking for fish again.
A few birds here and some excellent marks there produced nothing. And with the sun starting to get lower in the sky we decided to head back. We all agreed it was good to finally get back on the water even though the fishing wasn't that great. But, we weren't done yet.
When we got to the inlet, Rod set us up on the north side of the north jetty. As he held the boat steady and close to the rocks, we cast shads and plugs into the white water. It was game on!
It wasn't long before everyone aboard had a bent rod and a striper in the boat. None were huge. A few shorts and a few keepers were caught (although we released everything). Size didn't matter though as the worries and anxiety of the past couple of weeks were replaced with smiles and high fives! clp
It was another great day on the Phyllis Ann! Thanks Rod. We all need this. t^ Oh, and you owe me a new pair of jeans. :P
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Great Report Bob. Yes it was nice getting out.
Tough ride out since 70% of Double Creek Buoys were off line. fcp
Here are some sad pictures..
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Good job guys
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Nice report Bob, Nice to see a fishing report TT^ Good job Guys slt
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It was a nice day on the water, with a great group of guys. I had a good time, and hope to do it again.
My second striper was on one of those famous ChrisL plugs.
I was even rewarded with a Hudson River Foundation tagged fish. Got the tag in an envelope and will go out tomorrow. Can't wait to get the details of the fish when it was tagged. Only my second tag ever, first was a fluke.
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First off, huge THANKS to Rod for the invite. It was some much needed time away from life on land. Thanks Rod t^
Great job by Capt and crew today. The fish was just the icing on the cake. It was nice to watch Gregg hook up on one of my plugs too.
It's a wonder we caught fish today considering someone brought a banana for lunch "I like a banana"....but I won't mention that his name was Bob. :-X Oppps
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t^
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Good job Rod and crew. t^
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t^ nice job fellas. I hope to get out there before winter.
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t^
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Hmmmmmmmm, just took another look at your first pic. No deck chair??? You caught fish??? How long have I been telling you that FISHING BOATS don't have deck chairs??? Maybe now you'll listen. ;D rofla
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Hmmmmmmmm, just took another look at your first pic. No deck chair??? You caught fish??? How long have I been telling you that FISHING BOATS don't have deck chairs??? Maybe now you'll listen. ;D rofla
Yeah. No chairs today. o@ It was like I lost two best friends. nosmly
;D
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I almost got back in my truck when I found out the chairs were staying at the dock.
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No chairs...caught fish...coincidence??? I think not. ;D
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;D
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Oh...what the heck is with the jeans thing? I know they didnt get ruined from the ice in the cooler.
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Rod peed on my leg! rgmn
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I didn't realize you two were into that sort of thing nts
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We're not! smk nts
Not that there's anything wrong with that. ;D
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I didn't pee on your legs. the wind did ;D
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I didn't pee on your legs. the wind did ;D
Legs? Now it's legs? Plural? You told me just the right leg! fcp
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rofla ;D
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nosmly
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rofla
Glad I missed all that excitement.
I can just hear Rod"Hey a...Bob....I a.... peed on your leg a little."
pcrn
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Nice day to be out. t^
Pee....realy.. thud
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t^
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Great job guys and thanks for a report.
Pee you later... oops, see you later. fcp
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Good to see you guys got out!
TT^
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This thread is cracking me up pcrn clp
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Nice job men
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Good work guys! t^
Whats up with the shirts?
Everyone has the same shirt on, some sort of a cult? rofla
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Great trip and thread t^
It just put a smile on my face and hey....if you gota get a little pee on ya after the last two weeks we all had so be it rofla rofla.
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Good work guys! t^
Whats up with the shirts?
Everyone has the same shirt on, some sort of a cult? rofla
Cult of Personality. ;D
[youtube=640,390]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xxgRUyzgs0[/youtube]
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t^ nice job fellas. I hope to get out there before winter.
whs
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Great trip boys! t^
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Good work guys! t^
Whats up with the shirts?
Everyone has the same shirt on, some sort of a cult? rofla
Cult of Personality. ;D
[youtube=640,390]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xxgRUyzgs0[/youtube]
Damn Bob, what are you CULTivating? (http://smilies.sofrayt.com/^/aiw/drug.gif)(http://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/w/super.gif)
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(http://smilies.sofrayt.com/^/aiw/drug.gif)DUDE!!!
rofla rofla
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Now I've got the munchies. pcrn
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Now I've got the munchies. pcrn
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Have a banana fcp
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Well done fella's.. fine trip.. golden showers notwithstanding TT^ great report Bob t^ chrz chrz
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Way to get out there and get em
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Stellar job there Capt and Crew! Way to blow the stink off ;D Better check them knickers again TT^
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Confusious say,"He who eat banana on boat, get pee on reg."
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clp clp Great report Bob!!!! I hope to see many more of these types over the next couple of weeks!!! Good photos too!!! fngr fngr on the Banana!! cfzd Pee??!!?? fcp thud
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Rod peed on my leg! rgmn
thud You're KILLING ME OVER HERE!!! Hey, Rod said it was the WIND.... rofla
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Thanks for the report. Glad to see Boats Bac n he water. clp