We did not go yesterday, due to rough seas, but Tuesday and today were great fishing for striped bass.
Tuesday was very good on a mix of big, slot-sized and short bass. With bass up to 20+ lbs and a limit of slot fish, it was steady action, all on lures. Tuesday was rough seas and the Gambler was the only boat out that day but the guys on board were rewarded for their efforts.
Today, we did not have enough passengers and there was only one other party boat trying to sail this morning. Between the two we combined for a total of 12 hardcore fishermen and the Gambler went.
I didn't know what to expect after yesterday's blowing rain but shortly after breaking the inlet, we saw some readings, put it on a drift and caught 6 or 7 slot fish right off the bat. After that, it just got better. There were no birds over the fish, we just stopped on readings and the drifts produced striped bass and big bluefish on spoons, shads and ava jigs.
Nice to still see some big bluefish around but they did put a hurting on the rubber shads.
We limited out on slot-sized stripers and were releasing them by noon. But we also landed a handful of bigger stripers, up to 35", on the same drifts.
Tomorrow is calling for some wind --but do not let it keep you home; it is a west wind, we will be fishing inside of 3 miles; where we are fishing (in the lee of the land) that wind will only flatten the seas out.
Gift certificates can be purchased on board or by calling Jill at 732-295-7569
The Gambler will be making a limited amount of offshore wreck trips for jumbo sea bass in late December. Check our website for details.
