Backwaters mixed bag Sep 2012

[ChrisL]

The wife and I have been hitting the local waters of the bay for the past couple weeks.  We've had fish of some species every trip out.  All trips have started before sunset and we fished into the dark, mostly from docks.
We've had quite the mixed bag of fish.  Small stripers, sea bass, spot, one huge croaker, shad, a 2ft eel, blow fish and our first kingfish.  Everything has been on clam or Fishbites bloodworms. 
Becky has really been on fire this season.  With my limitations I've been sticking mostly to bait boy.  Most of what we've caught has been her, with a few of the small stuff being mine.  She's quite happy with the success she's been having and the variety of species. With the exception of the stripers, all the species listed above were firsts for here.
We're looking forward to the all run getting into full swing.  Hopefully she can put a few good bass on the sand. 

Oh....everything is still swimming with the exception of a couple spot (bait) and the 2 kingfish, which got smoked. 

[Hotrod]

Very cool Chris

[FishOn]

Nice! Variety is always fun.

[Bucktail]

Good catch Chris.

[captainbailey]

Great reports Chris. Backwaters are like an aquarium this time of year. Just wait until they all get pushed out. 

[SurfJockey]

 
Nice going Becky!  Glad to hear you're getting out Chris!

[Ms Fish]

I think you two are adorible!!!!! This is my favorite part of your story...
"Most of what we've caught has been her, with a few of the small stuff being mine."  
Just for being honest the fish gods will bless you with a HUMUNGOUS Striper!!!! Wait and see...HUGE Chris... HUGE!!!!!

[Andys Delight]

I think you two are adorible!!!!! This is my favorite part of your story...
"Most of what we've caught has been her, with a few of the small stuff being mine."  
Just for being honest the fish gods will bless you with a HUMUNGOUS Striper!!!! Wait and see...HUGE Chris... HUGE!!!!!

It's good to have you back Trish 

[FishOn]

I think you two are adorible!!!!! This is my favorite part of your story...
"Most of what we've caught has been her, with a few of the small stuff being mine."  
Just for being honest the fish gods will bless you with a HUMUNGOUS Striper!!!! Wait and see...HUGE Chris... HUGE!!!!!

Just  not during the surf tournament!!!! It's mine lol. J/k  

[Ms Fish]

Riiiiiiight I saw that posted some where....hmmmmmmmm  I must go look at the deatils on that....  I say you will get a biggum too.... but if IIIIIIIIII come surf fishing... all bets are off!!!!

[ChrisL]

I have no interest in hooking into anything large this year.  It won't be worth the pain.
I'm just happy she's been doing so weel and enjoying it.   

[Ms Fish]

I have no interest in hooking into anything large this year.  It won't be worth the pain.
I'm just happy she's been doing so weel and enjoying it.   

Soooo does that mean that if you do, you would pass the pole off to her???    What a guy what a guuuyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

[FishOn]

Riiiiiiight I saw that posted some where....hmmmmmmmm  I must go look at the deatils on that....  I say you will get a biggum too.... but if IIIIIIIIII come surf fishing... all bets are off!!!!

Oooh we have ourselves a competition here 

[Ms Fish]

A most loving and friendly one, but YES A COMPETITION NO LESS... 

[overbite]

Sounds like a team made of Love of each other and the sport of fishing. SUN UP TO SUN DOWN hell I was in my teens and 20s when that happened. Now its SUN or SUN DOWN. My wife SUN only, she had her chair and a book. never took to fishing, what bay and beach do you fish in General. Bill

[Ms Fish]

I fish everywhere Bill....mostly the RD and the Sandy Hook surf... but will be open to where ever this event takes place no doubt!

[ChrisL]

Back at it again last night with another successfull trip.  She had 3 bass, a couple snappers and spot.  All on clam under a bright full moon. 

We pretty much fish northern Ocean Co from the BI to the MI.  Focusing on the bay now, but we'll start trying out front in another week or so. 

[Ms Fish]

Back at it again last night with another successfull trip.  She had 3 bass, a couple snappers and spot.  All on clam under a bright full moon. 

We pretty much fish northern Ocean Co from the BI to the MI.  Focusing on the bay now, but we'll start trying out front in another week or so. 

Did you catch the Harvest Moon on the water??? Is was HUGE and beautiful last night when it appeared!!! One of my moms favorites!   

[ChrisL]

Yup.  Super bright.  And it had a nice red glow early in the night.
Full moon had BIG crabs on the chew.  We snagged a 7in jimmy at one point.  They were on the bait before the sinker hit bottom.  probably would have had more fish if the crabs weren't attacking the bait so much. 

[Ms Fish]

Yup.  Super bright.  And it had a nice red glow early in the night.
Full moon had BIG crabs on the chew.  We snagged a 7in jimmy at one point.  They were on the bait before the sinker hit bottom.  probably would have had more fish if the crabs weren't attacking the bait so much. 

Cool, verry cool! Beautiful for you and your wife... I love that you not only spend so much time together but you do it fishing. Tight lines to you both!!! Hope to meet you both soon too!!!