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NJ Saltwater Fishing Reports and Information => NJ Saltwater Fishing Reports => Topic started by: Duffman on December 09, 2007, 07:48:48 AM
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Headed out on the Voyager from P.P. to hit the offshore wrecks. Worked 4 different drops from 60 to 70 miles out.
C-bass were the main target. Although we caught our share, it wasnt the drop and reel of big humpbacks. It seems the offshore movememnt of fish is a a few weeks behind.
Nonetheless, trip was great. Flat seas, good crew and non-stop action. We had Pollack to 12lbs, cod to 5 lbs, nice knuckleheads up to 6 lbs, smattering of ling, BIG bruiser bluefish looked they went 18lbs.
The porgies were INSANE. Thick on all 4 wrecks we droppped on. And NOTHING small. Smallest porgy went 1 pound and tons of fish up to 5 lbs! I've never seen them that big. Not dinner plates, PLATTERS!! Guys who targeted them with smaller 3/0 and 4/0 hooks filled 100 qt coolers in no time.
Planning on doing at least 2 more offshore trips in January. Bring on the cold and snow!!!
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Nice job Duff. Those porgies are HUGE. Look like Ocean perch.
Yummy!
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Duff
Great job, a real blast....congrats t^
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"My charter, My rules" ....Brody.....JAWS
Great time and alot of fish.
We set sail @ 11pm for wrecks 60-70 miles out. Nice soft following wind made for a smooth ride. Tiny Tim (The Anonymous Puller) showing up after all the Big Boy bunks were claimed put me in a switch mode. Let's just say my new offensive line wouldn't have fit in the last bunk.
When the engines idled down, everyone jumped up and started getting ready although it was just past 4 am.
Fresh cawfy and hot pork roll, egg and cheese sandwiches got us ready for the rail.
It was lightly raining and dark when Duffman won the ALL IMPORTANT Dollar Dollar Bill Yo. I THINK some peepz welched??? MickRazz was a very close 2nd but ............
There was a $10 biggest sea bass and a $10 biggest fish pool and everyone was in so 2 pools over $300 were there for the taking.
Sea bass and JUMBO porgys started coming over the rail. The lighter it became (and the rain did stop around daylight), the better the sea bass bit. BUT truth be told (and I AM Truth-In-Reporting) the dinner PLATTER sized porgies stole the show.
TunaMan Vic's friend Gerald stole the show.......bailing c-bass and porgies every drop. He tied a rig up for me and I joined him. THANK YOU Jerald. As Captain Tracy said........'if these porgies grew to 10#, no one would fish for anything else'. They did fight all the way up to the surface (200+').
Andy S and MsGulp fished with electric reels but more of THAT later.
We made three drops over the course of the day with adjustments on each one producing fish.
Sea Bass, Jumbo Sea Bass, Porgy, Ling, White Hake, Cod, Ocean Pout and Pollock all made their way onboard. AND 2 Winter Flounder were caught but they're out of season.......Right Stellios/Uncle Paulie??????????
Gerald was high hook filling a 72 quart cooler by himself. Everyone caught.
Scott Kearny won the Sea Bass pool with a nice 6.5# bass. Willie took the other pool with a 15# pollock.
Everyone said they had a good time, weather was good, catching was non-stop and the crew was top notch. This was their 2nd of 3 days in a row. They rotated between 2 and 3 on deck at all times and were there getting fresh bait, getting out tangles and gaffing fish. Nice Jobs guys!
MickRazz and Scott with Sea Bass Pool Winner
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Two great reports! Thanks guys. Sounds like a worth while trip. t^
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great catch and great pictures
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Great report Guys t^ See It's never over TT^
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Great Job Guys!!! Looks like alot of fun. TT^
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great report guys sounds like a great trip.Thanks for the pics t^
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Great Day, Cool Pix. TT^ <'((((><
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nice trip guys
glad you got it together mike without losing your hair
good report and pics fellas
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Thanks for the report fellas.
The pics were a good touch, thanks
Paul
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Mike,fun group of guys and Marilyn. Had some good laughs out there. Drop and reel porgies with some bass mixed in all day long in the bow. The porgies were way more aggressive down there. That bait didn't stand a chance down there unless you hit a sea bass on the head.
Never been on these off shore trips? Don't hesitate, I would highly this trip on the Voyager. Excellent boat and crew!
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Good infor to know, thanks.