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NJ Saltwater Fishing Reports and Information => Helping Each Other Out => Topic started by: flht_db on April 02, 2012, 03:23:16 PM

Title: New Member looking to Learn
Post by: flht_db on April 02, 2012, 03:23:16 PM
Just want to say Hi, I'm Dennis and recently my sons (13 & 16) and I (and wife) have doing some saltwater fishing. We have done head boats or charters while on are last few vacations, Florida keys and New Smyrna, and Myrtle Beach. We also tried pier fishing in Myrtle off of Apache pier.

We want to do some more saltwater fishing in Jersey so I will be here learning. I'm think surf fishing to start but also plan some boat trips. We have some surf pole and gathering info on what to use for bait lures etc and what to fish for when.

Thanks-
DB
Title: Re: New Member looking to Learn
Post by: Capt. Carl on April 02, 2012, 03:26:36 PM
Welcome aboard!
Lots of great people willing to share info and techniques on this site!
Title: Re: New Member looking to Learn
Post by: Hotrod on April 02, 2012, 03:27:50 PM
Welcome Dennis.  you came to the right place.  hang tight.. these guys will work with you and have you catching in no time..

But when you do. we will need pictures ;D t^
Title: Re: New Member looking to Learn
Post by: ped579 on April 02, 2012, 03:32:23 PM
Welcome Aboard Dennis and family,

Well you found the best site out there as we love to freely give out information especially to children and those that are new to the area.  I am in Toms River and my primary fishing for 60 years now has been in Ocean County.  My first preference would be Island Beach State Park as it offers the non beach buggie fisherman some pretty nice amenities.  Plus there is about 10 miles of some of the best fishing up and down the east coast.

Let us know the area you will be using most and I am sure that the guys will fill you in soon.

Again welcome aboard.

Happy Catching

Paul

Title: Re: New Member looking to Learn
Post by: BigAl13 on April 02, 2012, 03:40:39 PM
 grtn Welcome, start by telling us the location youd like to try fishing then we can start, be patient and you will succeed  t^
Title: Re: New Member looking to Learn
Post by: Fishin Dude on April 02, 2012, 04:07:57 PM
Welcome Aboard. Lots of great fishing to be had here in NJ. Stripers are being caught from shore now!
Title: Re: New Member looking to Learn
Post by: Still Running on April 02, 2012, 04:15:28 PM
 wa Dennis
Title: Re: New Member looking to Learn
Post by: Bucktail on April 02, 2012, 08:38:55 PM
 whs wa
Title: Re: New Member looking to Learn
Post by: Hunter 2 on April 02, 2012, 09:03:41 PM
. We have the best charter and party boats in town as sponsors on this web sight.  Take a peek at them for availability and pricing. Also Striped bass are being caught off the beaches from Raritan bay to Long Beach Island, even further too. Call some local tackle shops in the areas you want to fish for advice also you will get some great tips from our "From the surf" threads.

 wa wa. ,, Eddie Hunter 2
Title: Re: New Member looking to Learn
Post by: flht_db on April 02, 2012, 09:50:11 PM
Thanks all for the welcome!!!

Hotrod, yes pictures will be posted.

Paul and BigAl, looking to start at IBSP, will start as walk on but probably get a permit at some point.

Any recomendations for tackle shops in that area? Also best time of day to go?

I also realised I should have put this in the new members thread area.
Title: Re: New Member looking to Learn
Post by: BigAl13 on April 02, 2012, 10:16:26 PM
Ib is not my are surfjockey frequents there start by a post called "reading the sand" it will help you learn how to find where to set up
Title: Re: New Member looking to Learn
Post by: Scott G. on April 03, 2012, 07:04:53 AM
 slt slt wa slt slt  GOOD LUCK TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY  t^  I FISH THE RARITAN BAY AREA  grtn
Title: Re: New Member looking to Learn
Post by: SurfJockey on April 03, 2012, 07:23:39 AM
Thanks all for the welcome!!!

Hotrod, yes pictures will be posted.

Paul and BigAl, looking to start at IBSP, will start as walk on but probably get a permit at some point.

Any recomendations for tackle shops in that area? Also best time of day to go?

I also realised I should have put this in the new members thread area.


Grumpys and Betty & Nicks are both located in Seaside Park, within a mile of IBSP's entrance.

Welcome aboard.  I fish IBSP mostly as well.
Title: Re: New Member looking to Learn
Post by: flht_db on April 03, 2012, 08:42:55 AM
Thanks all for the welcome!!!

Hotrod, yes pictures will be posted.

Paul and BigAl, looking to start at IBSP, will start as walk on but probably get a permit at some point.

Any recomendations for tackle shops in that area? Also best time of day to go?

I also realised I should have put this in the new members thread area.


Grumpys and Betty & Nicks are both located in Seaside Park, within a mile of IBSP's entrance.

Welcome aboard.  I fish IBSP mostly as well.


Thanks, hope to get down there next week while the boys are out of school to check things out.
Title: Re: New Member looking to Learn
Post by: BigAl13 on April 03, 2012, 09:09:31 AM
What do you have as of tackle already?
Title: Re: New Member looking to Learn
Post by: Tacklebox Joe on April 03, 2012, 09:19:10 AM
http://njsaltwaterfisherman.com/forums/index.php?topic=20467.0

start with this read.
Title: Re: New Member looking to Learn
Post by: Fishin Dude on April 03, 2012, 09:34:07 AM
Makew sure you register with the states free saltwater registry. Sooner or later they will start writing people up.
Title: Re: New Member looking to Learn
Post by: BigAl13 on April 03, 2012, 10:17:59 AM
Makew sure you register with the states free saltwater registry. Sooner or later they will start writing people up.

 t^ Good Idea
Title: Re: New Member looking to Learn
Post by: flht_db on April 03, 2012, 12:05:12 PM
Joe, Great tips in that article, definitely need waders.

Al, We have surf poles, reels, some leaders (not what is recommended in the mentioned article) hooks (have to look what sizes), weights. Not sure on bait or lures yet. Additional items pliers, bucket, gloves, knife and cooler.

Fishin Dude, thanks for the reminder.
Title: Re: New Member looking to Learn
Post by: BigAl13 on April 03, 2012, 12:11:37 PM
Good start, if yo plan on fishing bait off the beach go to home depot and buy a length of 1 1/2 inch pvc. cut (4) pieces @ 30" on an angle to use as sand spikes
Title: Re: New Member looking to Learn
Post by: flht_db on April 03, 2012, 12:30:11 PM
Good start, if yo plan on fishing bait off the beach go to home depot and buy a length of 1 1/2 inch pvc. cut (4) pieces @ 30" on an angle to use as sand spikes

Al, thanks for the reminder. My neighbor gave me one and I had some extra PVC and cut a couple more. Forgot I did that. Damm sucks getting old!! :)
Title: Re: New Member looking to Learn
Post by: DJ76 on April 03, 2012, 08:36:18 PM
welcome....

i (like yourself) am very new to saltwater fishing.  joined this site and everyone here has been extremely helpful.  lots and lots of good reading t^
Title: Re: New Member looking to Learn
Post by: fellinger on April 03, 2012, 08:39:45 PM
Welcome!

This is by far the NICEST group of anglers I have ever met!
Title: Re: New Member looking to Learn
Post by: flht_db on April 04, 2012, 10:25:51 AM
Yes, glad I found this site, as it is loaded with knowegable people willing to help!!   chrz