Well we hit the beach lat today it was just about mean dead low. Set up in the pocket and drowned more than a few clams with no success. That was okay as this first trip is usually a search and repair session any way.
Luckily there was only one mishap with a Frey line so it was all good and all the equipment worked just as it should.
We had a great time out there and I was teaching Sean how to cast and as usual for a 11 year old patience was running thin. Thats alright, like I told my uncle the pole he is using is way to big for him and he will have to learn how to use it or just sit there and watch.
That is how I learned. I was showed a number of times ans set loose by myself to either figure it out or take up another sport. He will get it sooner or later.
but as for the catching it did not happen this trip. Thats will come in time.
The beach is still torn up a bit and the sand from A23 down to the inlet is packing just fine. Going north it is still touch and go so be careful if you go out and make sure to deflate down to your minimum. In my case it is 15 lbs.
There were tons of bait close to shore pushed there by small whales or dolphins in the early morning. The wave action was not to bad as you are able to see the cuts and rips with no problem. Sand bars and points are all over the place so if you are not sure where to fish try and learn to recognize the signs.
When we left the beach the temps were 65 deg at the pocket by the time we made it to Rt 37 the temps were 90 already by noon.
It was good to meet Mike and his wife and sorry to miss you Sean but I did see Chris out there as well. It looks like NJSWF will be out in force this summer. That will be fun.
If there is any others that would like to try surf fishing just get a hold of us and we would be glad to teach you the ropes. It can be frustrating at first but once you learn what equipment to use and how to read the waters, your days spent out there will go from a fishing experience to a catching experience in no time.
Happy Catching
Paul
