Conditions at IBSP

[ped579]

I agree, the south wind especially during this time of year goes counter to the prevailing fall / winter flow.  Like yesterday the wave action was from the SSE which was not normal for the flow.  I found if your using lures and the fish are around because of the bait you have to cast to the south and retrieve from there just the opposite direction.

Happy Catching

Paul

[ped579]

Well there is the south wind a blowin again today.  Not much to speak of except for a few small blues caught ion the park.  I hear that the croakers are on the prowl late in the day early evenings so be on the lookout for them as well.

The bass and blues are in and out again if you are lucky enough to be at the right place at the right time your catching if not your working on your suntan.

Low tide is around 7:30 I think I will be out there trying to drown some more plugs we'll see.

Happy Catching

Paul

[IrishAyes]

Good luck Ped.

[ped579]

 

[ped579]

Hi All,

I know this thread has not been used for a while only because I have been trying other areas but I will be trying to get reports and post them here from now on.

This past weekend has been pretty snotty but there are some good reports coming out of IBSP.

From A7 South have been pretty good, with A10 coming out in the lead with multiple bass being caught right off the sigh.

It seems like almost anything can still be used, clams, plugs and metal round out the top 3 choices.

The park seemed deserted today but there were a few out there trying their luck.

The surf  has been pretty close to the dunes lately especially below A7 to A14 during high tide so be careful and check with the guard shack before you go to far out there and can't get back off the beach.

Happy Catching

Paul

[ped579]

Hi All,

Just in case anyone is getting cabin fever like I am I thought I would post this informational page after talking to the Gate Keepers yesterday. 

http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/island.html

Here you will find all the necessary information you will need to either make it a daily visit, acquire a 3 day pass to bring your 4X4 on the beach or do like I do opt for the Annual pass for a whole year of fishing fun.

I hope this helps relieve some stress during the long winter ahead.

BTW I do go out in the winter in fact it looks like this years bass run, if you can call it that, will be happening well into January.

After that well lets say anything goes.

Happy Catching

Paul

[ped579]

Hi All,

I just got back from Ortley Beach and was talkiing to a good friend who was down in the park.  Bass are being caught on plugs and metal down in the pocket.  A 20#er was caught off the jetty with a number in the 10 to 12# class up around A14 - A17.

There were a number of shorts caught as well.  It seems like the deadly dick is the key lure right now. 

It was noticed that there might be large schools of herring or P-Nuts off shore because there were whales working the area between A10 and A14 down to about A18.  And oh yeah the seals are still on the beach so be careful if you are driving and see a large gray lump it just might be a seal.

So to wrap things up, try the sloughs with metal and you might be surprised. 

Get on at A7 and work south A10 to A14 have been hot.  Just read the beach and look for the cuts and rips they seem to be working them pretty hard.

If you like plugging poppers in the color range of white with yellow are working as well as swimmers in the same color range.

Good Luck maybe I'll see you out there or if you can monitor the ham band of 2 meters listen on 146.910 for N2HYG (me) and N2KPC (Lloyd).  If you are a ham give us a call.

Happy Catching

Paul

[IrishAyes]

Good info Paul.   

[ped579]

Thanks, I am looking forward to getting out there tomorrow.

[ped579]

Hi All,

Well my daughter went out to the park for a few hours and do a number of things one of them was to naturally fish.  The others were to watch for whales and seals. 

IBSP just like the beaches to the north have been flattened out pretty good but the beach structure is beginning to form once again.

While waiting for a friend to meet us on the beach (Lloyd N2KPC)  we decided to fish starting at A7.  One thing we noticed was that there were herring all over the place.  Gulls and Gannet's were feeding like crazy.  I am not talking about small schools of bait either.  One had to be at least 2 - 300yards long.

We tried our luck from A7 down to A14 with no luck but then again I think my daughter was more interested this time looking for the whales and seals.  On our way down south we stopped to ask a number of guys if they had any luck well it seems like they were as lucky as we were, zip.

Lloyd called on the radio saying that he will meet us at A23 so we road south again while we were waiting we spotted again a huge school of herring with birds diving on them, too far for us to cast that far so we just watched till Lloyd arrived.

I told him Krista was really interested in the whales so the three of us donned with binoculars and searched for them.  The time and conditions were right and it was Lloyd that spotted them first up between A14 & A23.  Pretty cool,  but to far away to make a good impression on my daughter.  Oh well next time.

As we were putting air in the tires we were talking to a couple of gentlemen who were skunked as well but said they saw one striper caught between A10 & A14.  That seems like the hot spot for now.  The bait of choice was clams.

So if you are going to give IBSP a try start at A7 and work south paying particular attention around A10 to A14.  And bring fresh clams.

As we had to go we left Lloyd setting up for some night fishing and guess what kind of bait, yup clams.  I did not talk to him any more this evening but I will let you know tomorrow if he had any luck.

I might try Sunday again if the weather holds if not Monday will have to do.

Happy Catching

Paul

[IrishAyes]

Nice report Paul.   

[Fishin Dude]

Thanks for the info Paul. I hope to get out there on Sunday for a few hours. <'((((><

[ped579]

If you do get out tomorrow you might want to think about going in there AM it looks like the weather might be an issue after 1300 hrs.

Good luck...

Paul

[Red_Cherokee]

I fish the park all the time, great site here.

[IrishAyes]

Red, welcome to the site.  Poke around, there is a lot to see.

Any questions, just ask.  Anything you can add, please do so.  We like pics.  Feel free to add pics to your reports, etc.

Looking forward to your posts/reports.

[ped579]

Hi All,

And Welcome Aboard, Red_Cherokee.  My self and Ash another member of the board were out there today.  This morning was pretty good weather wise so we picked up some salted clams from Grumpys and headed out.

Hit the beach at A7 and and worked our way south to A14.  I heard reports that fish were being caught in that area and up north a little off the bathing beaches and up towards Gillikens. 

We threw just about everything we had at them and zip.  Plenty of birds working and plenty of bait around but nothing seemed to work.  We tried many holes and rips threw into the sloughs along the way but no one was home.  Or at least not interested.

Ash, threw his heart out and has progressed greatly since the last time.  He is casting his new outfit like a pro.  Nice work Ash.  I would fish next to him anytime.

We got onto the beach around 11:00 and fished till 15:00 give or take till the rain started.  We fished before Hi tide which was at 12:29 so we fished the change and beyond.

We just have to keep on trying.  Stopped back at Grumpys for a drink and checked the log Sunday was empty.  I don't feel so bad now.

We tried we learned and I have to say I had good company to spent the day with.

Thanks for a great day Ash.

Again Welcome Aboard, Red_Cherokee.  What kind of rig are you running on the beach.  I have a maroon 2000 Expedition with a small rod & cooler rack on the back.

Maybe we can link up one day and fish together.  I am out there about 2 to 3 days a week.  I don't know if you know Lloyd, N2KPC or not but I usually link up with him on the weekends.  He is out of Mount Holly.

I live in Toms River so it is an easy treck for me to get out there.

I am looking forward to more input here and also "from the suds".  I usually post in both.  We were so busy fishing today I forgot to take pictures but the guys like to see our efforts even if we don't catch. 

Happy Catching

Paul

[IrishAyes]

Nice effort Paul and Ash.  Get em next time.   

[ped579]

I haven't been out in a couple of weeks has anyone heard of anything going on out there.  I guess I will have to go and do some recon.  I will let you know in a couple of days...

Paul

[basslover]

Well...just got back from IBSP.  Aired down and entered at Fishermans Walk.  There was 1 truck out there, a couple running metal detectors.  As soon as we got on the sand, we noticed a huge flock of birds...and I mean HUGE!!  We followed them down to A-10 and the whole flock started bombing!!  There had to be over 1,000 birds and they all dove.  It was wierd cause they were all flying, then all of a sudden they all dove and disappeared , then resurfaced.  I fished a bit where they were diving with no luck.  That was the only place I fished.  There were a few people fishing near A-17ish area, with bait.  They had a nice little fire going.  Didn't see anything caught though.

Just to let everyone know, the beach has been severely eroded from that huge blow that came through last week-end.  Especially between A-10  and the judges shack.  PLEASE BE CAREFUL.  Right after A-10, you can barely get by one of the eroded areas.  You have to hug the dunes and its 1 lane.  If your too close to the beach, you'll roll your buggy down the drop...looked like about 6 feet down.

Also, at the end by the jetty, the entire beach from the waterline up to the dunes is covered with clam shells...and I mean covered!!

Just be careful out there folks!  have fun!

Ryan

[Hotrod]

Great update Ryan.

Thank You