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Title: need to find some snapper blues
Post by: ChrisL on October 11, 2008, 09:03:38 AM

My 8y/o nephew got a rod/reel for his birthday and now Uncle Chris has to take him out to try it.  I want to give him the best shot at landing something....anything so he'll want to go again.
I'm thinking snappers or freshwater for sunnys.
Has anyone seen decent numbers of snappers at Mantaloking, Toms River, Berkley Island, Seaside piers recently?
Thanks

Title: Re: need to find some snapper blues
Post by: PeggyLee on October 11, 2008, 10:42:11 AM

Lt, Saw plenty of bait and cocktails blues in Raritan Bay and sandy Hook Bay (inside)Last night.I know its a run for you ,maybe chanl:68 or 72 can provide some more detail info.
Tell the young fellow congrats,and his Uncle is cool.  Good luck out there.  AJ

Title: Re: need to find some snapper blues
Post by: bayonne on October 11, 2008, 01:29:38 PM

their should still be snappers in barnaget bay and up the squan but sunnies are great for the kids to go to lake assunpink and the lg mouth bass should be biteing good now aswell exit 11 195 or exit 8 njtpk i would bring bait not sure of the hours for the new bait shop or if they cater to late season fishing

Title: Re: need to find some snapper blues
Post by: ChrisL on October 11, 2008, 09:43:18 PM

Thanks guys. 
Decided to try the freshwater thing for the first time out.  We'll see how it goes in the morning. 

Title: Re: need to find some snapper blues
Post by: IrishAyes on October 11, 2008, 09:53:27 PM

Good luck LT. I hope you guys catch em up.  t^

Title: Re: need to find some snapper blues
Post by: Pfishingruven on October 12, 2008, 01:37:15 PM

Good luck!!

 TT^

Title: Re: need to find some snapper blues
Post by: ChrisL on October 12, 2008, 05:19:44 PM

Well we gave it a good try, but my record remains intact.
Went the freshwater route over in Toms River.
Got nothing, but the kid had a great time anyway and wants to go again soon. 
And for a first timer his age, he did a great job of casting, which I was worried about. 
 

Title: Re: need to find some snapper blues
Post by: bayonne on October 12, 2008, 07:02:03 PM

pring lake is loaded with sunnies and small perch

Title: Re: need to find some snapper blues
Post by: Pfishingruven on October 12, 2008, 09:05:55 PM

Glad he had a good time!  Stinks you didn't find any fish!  Good luck next time.

 TT^

Title: Re: need to find some snapper blues
Post by: Bucktail on October 12, 2008, 11:21:09 PM

Congratulations on your fun day! t^

With kids, it ain't always about the catching.  My daughter has a great time whenever we go.  She just love to chuck and wind (just like her Dad)! ;D

Title: Re: need to find some snapper blues
Post by: Pfishingruven on October 12, 2008, 11:27:09 PM

Quote from: Bucktail on October 12, 2008, 11:21:09 PM

With kids, it ain't always about the catching.  My daughter has a great time whenever we go.  She just love to chuck and wind (just like her Dad)! ;D

That's definitely true Bucktail...my son just likes to be out and not at home! 

 TT^

Title: Re: need to find some snapper blues
Post by: ped579 on October 15, 2008, 01:59:43 PM

I don't blame him... ;D