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NJ Saltwater Fishing Reports and Information => Helping Each Other Out => Topic started by: bassnblues on January 15, 2008, 11:30:47 AM
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Is anyone going to try something new this year? New place? New tactic?
I'm going to give fly fishing a serious effort this spring. I tried it here and there but not seriously. I figure a sinking line with a big fat fly alongside a bunker school should work pretty good...
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With what might become of the fluke fishing this year I probably will be doing something not really new but more of. Probably be doing more shark trips.
I try to get one or two in a year and usually don't do any because of the weather when I do plan a trip. I figure if I plan more trips, more will fit into a good weather day.
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Hey Joe, How far out do you go on your boat??
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Been out to Chicken Canyon but usually do Monster Ledge, 20-25 miles.
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I am tempted to go out far myself, weather permitting. Although I don't have much big game experience ??? I do have a 75 gal fuel tank with a single 350 crusader inboard. So I have the range.. t^
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I carry 216 gallons, 225 4-stroke Yammie. TT^
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wow. 216 Gal x $3.25==alot of money :P
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A ton of money. cfzd thud
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I paid more then 3.25 per last season.
My pops and I looking to do shark trip this year too.
His boat is in back of Raritan tho, so he is 12 miles from tip of hook right off the bat.
Would def be willing to split expenses (he has a bunch of standup gear,etc) and either jump in on a trip or have some jump on with us this season.
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Mboy, I'm sure I will have some spots to fill for shark trips. Shouldn't cost an arm and a leg, that is of course, unless you get too close to the shark. TT^
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I'll probably (hopefully) finally get around to picking up a 8' spinning rod & matching reel for throwing plugs along the south shore of Raritan Bay for the fall run of blues & bass. Guess I'll have to add a pair of waders to my purchase as well ;D.
Depending on the fluke situation I might do a few things. I might just decide to fish ultralight with bucktails and have as much fun as possible using light tackle while bouncing small bucktails for them. Or I might just decide to finally get my #10+ and fish the reefs/rockpiles off the beachs.
Contemplating a few more out of state trips thatn what I normally do;
Late March/early April trip up to Green Harbour Mass for some cod.
Early June trip up to Quincy for big flounder.
Mid July trip out of Pt. Judith for bass & fluke (hopefully).
Mid August up to Lake Ontario for king salmon.
Mid/Late October down to the Outer Banks for yellowfin tuna.
Early November Pt. Judith for blackfish.
Now just to spring that on the wifey ::) bngh
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I am going to try to top the best fish on the boat.. nothing like a trophy..
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Bluefish on the flyrod
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With what might become of the fluke fishing this year I probably will be doing something not really new but more of. Probably be doing more shark trips.
I try to get one or two in a year and usually don't do any because of the weather when I do plan a trip. I figure if I plan more trips, more will fit into a good weather day.
Count me in!!! ;D
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We will be targeting more Mahi!
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Since getting the new boat this past august, I have been trying to expand my saltwater repertoire.. This past fall, I put together a couple of wire line outfits, and had good success on bass and blues..This year, I want to expand that to trolling bunker spoons.. I've been told longer glass rods are preferred for this, which prompted another new pursuit..rod building.. I picked up a wrapping machine/lathe and will be attempting to build some bunker spoon rods over the winter..Also, while I've been flyfishing and tying flies for a long time, I plan on devoting more time to this in saltwater this coming year.. And as we can now get offshore more effectively , I hope to learn the ropes of Sharking.. One of the things I love the most about fishing is the constant learning!
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I'm on the fence about doing a Cod trip. It would be fun to fill the cooler with tasty fillets but deep water, heavy tackle, 20 oz sinkers and 24 hour trips are not really my bag...
Definitly want to do a Steelhead trip in March and I'm heading up to Lake Champlain with a goup in June. I guess you could say I'm getting in touch with my inner fresh water fisherman this year too...
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We will be targeting more Mahi!
Pops and I would be more then happy to fill spots on a Mahi trip too :)
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I'm on the fence about doing a Cod trip. It would be fun to fill the cooler with tasty fillets but deep water, heavy tackle, 20 oz sinkers and 24 hour trips are not really my bag...
Definitly want to do a Steelhead trip in March and I'm heading up to Lake Champlain with a goup in June. I guess you could say I'm getting in touch with my inner fresh water fisherman this year too...
this is true.. I told a couple captain friends of mine that if they go out for them, I will take some meat off there hands
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Ill try to catch something other than bluefish.
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We will be targeting more Mahi!
Pops and I would be more then happy to fill spots on a Mahi trip too :)
t^
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Hi All,
Being that Surf Fishing is my thing, I am going to try to dedicate more time to fishing the basics and get away from trying new plugs and lures.
Example, fishing for stripers I have to make it a point to be on the beach before daybreak or around dusk and fish the night. I was mainly a convenience fisherman this year and, yes, I caught fish but not like I should have.
Keep it simple will be my moto for the year. I will be replenishing my tackle box with stuff I lost and tie enough bait rigs to last me the summer. I have already began that process. My go to rig is the fishfinder slider and a 3/0 to 6/0 circle hook.
Plus I will be trying one tip I pecked up at the NJ Seminar and that will be to rig up a couple AVA's with an inline circle hook. Sounds interesting.
I will be posting more articles about the surf mainly targeting tactics you can try to make your outings more successful.
And I will also be taking out more people that want to learn the basics of surf fishing. I have a good feeling about this year in more ways than one. Good luck in trying new things, just remember to post it on the site good or bad. This way people will know weather to try a new tactic or tip and not wast time or money.
Happy Catching
Paul
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I'm on the fence about doing a Cod trip. It would be fun to fill the cooler with tasty fillets but deep water, heavy tackle, 20 oz sinkers and 24 hour trips are not really my bag...
Not that heavy but using 12-16 ounce jigs & bringing up some big cod is always fun. Especially when at the end of th day you have #1000 of fish in the box.
Most 6 pack trips out of Green Harbour are 10 hours.
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This is going to be one great year.. I see it coming. With such a great group of people here.. The trips up and down the coast will be plentiful.
I plan on being on everyone grtn t^
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I plan on being on everyone grtn t^
Hey Rod!
Do you really plan to be on everyone?(http://www.anchoredbygrace.com/smileys/boldblue.gif)
Ouch! ;D
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I plan on being on everyone grtn t^
Hey Rod!
Do you really plan to be on everyone?(http://www.anchoredbygrace.com/smileys/boldblue.gif)
Ouch! ;D
He's funny that way, a 3 dollar bill funny.
rofla hhppy
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;) ok.. Every One :-*
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I am sooooooooo glad we didn't share a room in Delaware!!!!!!!! rofla rofla
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hhppy
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^ that's funny stuff there! hhppy
As for me, I'm going to continue the pursuit of my first fish off the beach. I'd like to get out on a few trips, as well. Finances will dictate how well that works out for me.
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Is anyone going to try something new this year? New place? New tactic?
YES funny you should ask, being that i sold my boat last year my new tactic will be to jump aboard all you guys boats
;D grtn
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Is anyone going to try something new this year? New place? New tactic?
YES funny you should ask, being that i sold my boat last year my new tactic will be to jump aboard all you guys boats
;D grtn
just what we need , is another boat jumper bnghwig look at this bngh bngh bngh bngh bngh bngh bngh bngh bngh bngh bngh bngh bngh bngh bngh bngh bngh bngh rofla rofla rofla rofla
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What month and where do the mahi mahi run?? ???
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What month and where do the mahi mahi run?? ???
Summer, mid to end and off shore @ least 12-20 miles out in Northern NJ, ca be had a bit closer in the further south you go.
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I have caught chicken dolphin at the Belmar Bell Buoy. Though it's not an everyday event, they do come in close, also, they are a bit on the small size. I wouldn't plan a trip for that close though. t^
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I have caught 2-3 bluefish off the dock at KMB, doesn't mean I can plan on leaving the boat in the slip for every fishing trip :)
A lot depends on water temp and clarity, etc, but a majority of the mahi are caught in the Canyons off of NJ and they are 80 miles out.
There certainly is no dependable, or regular mahi fishery even in the mudhole.
basically a crap shoot when you go out.
An expensive one these days.
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There certainly is no dependable, or regular mahi fishery even in the mudhole.
basically a crap shoot when you go out.
An expensive one these days.
That is one of the reasons I don't do a lot of that type fishing. It is hard to get a crew together for such an iffy catch situation. t^
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Exactly.
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whs
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okay thanks ;)
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There certainly is no dependable, or regular mahi fishery even in the mudhole.
basically a crap shoot when you go out.
An expensive one these days.
That is one of the reasons I don't do a lot of that type fishing. It is hard to get a crew together for such an iffy catch situation. t^
Def worth it to look for something tasty with big teeth a bit offshore tho :)
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Most 6 pack trips out of Green Harbour are 10 hours
How far do they have to run?
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Most 6 pack trips out of Green Harbour are 10 hours
How far do they have to run?
Last time I went we had a solid 6 hours of fishing. I can say we were the first boat to leave & the last to come in.
It was a 'slow' trip according to the mate as we only put @ #800 of cod in the box.
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cfzd
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whs