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Offline Sea Weed

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Good surf fishing this time of year?
« on: October 22, 2008, 12:53:07 PM »
Hey all..I generally fish off my boat and the only time I fish the surf is when I go to the beach in the summer so bear with my stupidity.  I would love to surf fish this time of year and am wondering which beaches are good in the fall.  I tend to like Sandy hook because that's where I take my boat out but am open to suggestions. 


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Re: Good surf fishing this time of year?
« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2008, 01:46:13 PM »
Any beach is good anytime of the year, the fall and winter really can heat up for catching in the surf!  Your chances are just as good on just about any beach in NJ.  What you want to look for on the beach is for holes/pockets, rips, troughs, points, etc...You will be able to find these by reading the sand and surf.  If you are not familiar with this you can read the thread in the Surf Fishing Section.  Here is the link http://njsaltwaterfisherman.com/forums/index.php?topic=3964.0 .  Some people also believe that beaches with quicker and deeper drop offs can be more productive, but that is not always true.  Another guaranteed sign of fish is bait and birds working.  So if you see that, you should be good to go!

Fishing has been hit or miss so far, with some bass and blues being caught.  Lures and plugs work great this time of year.  With the lastest storms, clams have been great baits.

Good luck and welcome aboard!

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Re: Good surf fishing this time of year?
« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2008, 02:08:41 PM »
Thanks man!  This place looks awesome. What a great place for information.   chrz

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Re: Good surf fishing this time of year?
« Reply #3 on: October 22, 2008, 03:06:40 PM »
If you are free on Saturday and want to do some surf fishing you can join us at Island Beach State Park.

Some guys will be there most of the day. We will get to meet guys we have been talking to on the forum and get some fishing in. t^

http://njsaltwaterfisherman.com/forums/index.php?topic=8916.0
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May the holes in your net be no larger than the fish in it.  ~Irish Blessing


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Re: Good surf fishing this time of year?
« Reply #4 on: October 22, 2008, 03:15:46 PM »
Hey Sea Weed..  Welcome to the site.  a lot of great people here.. looks like we just added one more t^



 

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