Thanks for having me.

[Mahoney]

I have been lurking here for a while and thought it was time to finally pull the trigger and join.  My name is Jason Mahoney, I am a returning college student after working in the leasing industry.
I have spent every summer on the water (skiing, crabbing, waverunners), but am a newbie to fishing.  Well, this summer is going to be different. I traded in the old bow rider and bought a new (with some parental help) Cobia 236cc w/ a F250 Yamaha.  My grandmother lives on the bay in Beach Haven West, so that is where I keep it and will provide the home base for my new found hobby.  I have always attempted to take it up, but felt limited with equipment and lack of experience.
  In the past I have looked to this forum for inspiration for a weekend whim, but now I hope to be hooked.
Any advice/words of wisdom will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks to all
Jason

[Pops Soul]

WElcome to the site Jason  If you have been lurking then you should know not to be afraid to ask any questions on this board. Someone here will always try to help you out. Once you make 8 posts some other forum sections will open up to you. Good luck with the new boat and don't forget that Boaters Safety Course. Once again Welcome

[Luna Sea 5]

very nice to have you.  I also grew up with a grandfather, then sold it to my parents, a place in Beach Haven West, Manahawkin.  Morris Blvd.  I also rented many of places on Mill Creek Road.  

[IrishAyes]

Jason, welcome to the board.  As you have seen from lurking there are a bunch of good guys and gals here.  All willing to help and share information.

Any questions you have, go ahead and ask.  You will eventually get an answer.

Anything you want to add, feel free to do so.

Looking forward to your posts/reports.

[fishinfool]

Welcome Aboard 

[Hotrod]

Cool Jason.  Feel free to ask away It keeps the board alive and helps many that are looking for the same info you are.

Please.  Make yourself at home 

Rod

[OffTheHook13]

Hi Jason

[Still Running]

Welcome aboard Jason

[Sam3]

Welcome Jason. 

[Bob]

Nice to have you on board.

[brijones1]

welcome to the site!  Good luck with your new hobby and your new ride, I'm sure your be addicted after a few good trips.  The guys here will be glad to help you out.  You should try and go out on someones boat in your area to see how its done, or take someone on your boat that knows your area for starters.  If you have any questions about tackle, equipment or anything.. just put up a post.  Its good free advice

[ped579]

Welcome Aboard Jason,

Glad you made the jump, i am sure you are familiar with the way things work here.

It is a great time to have a new boat and getting into fishing.  This time of year things are getting ready to pop with the striper's, weakfish and the blues.  All within easy reach of your location.  Get a good chart of the bay area and locate all the sod islands and look for deeper water and have fun.

May is the trigger time for blues coming through the inlet and the sedge islands in back of IBSP are a hot spot for all three species.

Again Welcome Aboard

Paul