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Title: Skunked once again...
Post by: ped579 on April 16, 2010, 12:08:06 AM
Oh well, we went out this morning later that I would of liked and headed to IBSP.  Gillikins was closed due to some pretty soft fluffy sand.  A lot of guys were getting stuck.  We found that out last Saturday when we were putting up fencing with the NJBBA.  We replaces some 2250 feet of snow fencing from Gilli's to A12, not to bad for 24 men and women.

The sand was very soft and in some spots wet and soft making the traveling pretty tough going.

Today the weather was spectacular but the fish were no where to be found.  We started at the pocket and worked north.  There are a lot of new cuts and holes so look carefully as you drive along.

The water is warming up nicely so the bass should be close behind.  I hear that some niced fish are being caught from Seaside Park north to Asbury park.  As the bait fish are around but not in droves as of yet.  We were using clams as it seems to be the bait of choice to those that are caching right now.

If you go I would make sure to pack both clams ans bunker at this time of the year.  Pre dawn seems the right time for now so plan accordingly.  The kayak is almost ready for its splash down soon as I am hoping for a trial run next week.  The back bay is also getting ready to pop very soon.

Be ready for it when it does, it looks like a great year to be on or around the beach.

Happy Catching

Paul

Title: Re: Skunked once again...
Post by: kezsr on April 16, 2010, 07:42:42 AM
Good effort Paul at least your out trying,you'll get em  t^   Kez
Title: Re: Skunked once again...
Post by: Hotrod on April 16, 2010, 07:46:29 AM
Still early for us Paul.. t^
Title: Re: Skunked once again...
Post by: bugmannj on April 16, 2010, 09:10:54 AM
Nice try Paul, can't wait to see some pics taken from the yak.
Title: Re: Skunked once again...
Post by: Bucktail on April 16, 2010, 09:29:34 AM
Nice try. t^
Title: Re: Skunked once again...
Post by: ped579 on April 16, 2010, 10:10:25 AM
It might seem early but for those that are out there many of them are catching schoolie size bass.  Clams are the feature bait but bunker chunks are also working.

They are there but you don't hear to much simply because not to many are out truing.  Use the tried and true tactics and you will be rewarded.  I have not =been able to get out that early yet.  Maybe this week I can get out pre dawn and see what happens.

Happy Catching

Paul
Title: Re: Skunked once again...
Post by: PeggyLee on April 16, 2010, 05:54:42 PM
Nice report Paul. Thanks.Enjoy the weekend. t^
Title: Re: Skunked once again...
Post by: NJ Guy on April 16, 2010, 08:54:00 PM
havent been to the beach in over a week getting the itch...Gonna go one day next week we'll see what happens...nice report though  chrz
Title: Re: Skunked once again...
Post by: Hunter 2 on April 16, 2010, 08:57:06 PM
Good luck paul.
Title: Re: Skunked once again...
Post by: wb on April 17, 2010, 03:11:41 PM
good try Paul. It sounds like the action is further north a bit; might need to make a short roadtrip.