Went out 5 Pm tonight out of Manasquan, and just south of the inlet were lots of birds working several areas about a half mile off the beach. Trolled a large Hopkins around the action with no hits. Fishfinder showed fish stacked low. Jigged for a while with no hits. Had my Son drive to new area and the reel started screaming as I left it out by accident. Had a big one on but lost it close to the boat. We had to be going 20 mph while in route when it struck. Was this a bonita? It is very frustrating when the birds are working, the sounder is showing fish, and can't get a fish after 1 hour of work. What kind of fish do you think they were (bonita?) and why couldn,t I get any on a versatile lure like a hopkins? Any help would be great, Thanks!
