After a foggy start out of the Raritan and a bit of hunting the crew of the Island Girl finally found what they were looking for, hungry weakfish. Bill Lee, Rich and Carmine Nuzzolo along with Kerry Smith and Rich Malkowsky found quality fish in the 3 – 5 lb range. Rich Malkowsky was high hook taking his limit of these speckled beauties. The fish early hit peanut bunker and sand worms in 50 feet of water in the Ambrose.
NJSaltwaterfisherman.com has reports from Great Bays Captain Mikes Marina with action just outside of the inlet with a good supply of croakers, some blowfish, blues and nice size weak fish. Trigger fish continue to be caught in the bay along with snappers and small sea bass. Marsh elder has been showing more weak fish and nice 2-4 lb. blues. Some stripers have been caught up in the Mullica and plugging along the sod banks and off the beaches with the occasional keeper or two mixed in. With the water temps still in the low 70’s, we won’t be seeing any large numbers of striper until the temps drop.
Captain Steve reporting similar action from Barnegat light on Reel Fantasea Charters
Gary Mease owner operator of Ocean Gate Yacht Basin with Father in Law Reggie Savoy were onboard for some back bay/inlet fishing , The first stop at the inlet looked like it was going to be a Turkey shoot with an immediate responds from blues on poppers but as quickly as the action started it developed more into a pick . From there they moved around back for some nice action with weakfish/sea trout on plastics. Regulars Jay Simmons, Joe Franke, and Ernie Rosenburg were out the next day to find the blues more responsive, the guys were at times triple up with fish. From there it was off to a couple of wrecks for some non stop action on a Fall Cornucopia of species. Sea bass, blackfish, porgies, bergals, jacks, grunts, blues, and some throw back fluke as well rounded out the catch, the poles never stopped bending.
Tournament Updates Here are the results of our F.I.S.H. (Fishing in Seaside Heights) children’s surf fishing tournament, sponsored by the Seaside Heights Fishing Club. There were 2 age group classifications, 12 years old and younger and 13 to 16 years old.
There were 138 fish caught, fluke, stargazers, sea robins, kingfish, skates, and one 31” striped bass. In the 12 years old and younger age group, the winners were.
1st. Richard Brihn 12, Hamilton Township, 2nd. Zach Grace 10 (no town given), 3rd. Ryan Fox 9, Toms River.
In the 13 to 16 years old age group, the winners were. 1st. Brian Trimmer Pa., 2nd. Dana Knoefig (no town given), 3rd. Richie Vega Perth Amboy. Richie Vega caught the 31” striped bass.
There were 103 children who fished in the tournament; they ranged in age from 2 years old to 16 years old. Besides the awards given for 1st. 2nd. and 3rd., each child received a door prize of their choosing. Hot dogs were served on the beach and everyone who participated had a great day of fishing.
Traveling AnglersOctober 20, 2007 -- Family Fishing Clinic during Hall of Fame Weekend, IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum, Dania Beach, Fla., USA -- 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Learn valuable tips to become a better angler with the expertise and guidance of the IGFA education staff. Bring the entire family for a fun filled day of fishing at the IGFA ponds. Adults admitted for half price and children are free. Reservations are not required. Contact Veronica Woods at 954-924-4334
www.IGFA.org
