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FISHING TIPS
Once again, more wind has been excellent reports of bluefin and In the surf, there have been clam. footballs in the 40- to 50-pound
plaguing boats from getting out false albacore spread over a wide catches of small, striped bass and “The Jamaica II and the local class. The ticket is chunking in the
and heading offshore, as it doesn’t area. These fish are still here in very bluefish, along with some weak- party boats are doing well on the a.m. ‘til the sun comes up, then
seem like it wants to stop blowing. good numbers — the only trouble fish. Most of the weakfish, howev- bottom, with a mix of sea bass, por- they shut down as they are too line
Over the weekend, hard north was getting out to them. er, are being caught in 30 to 40 feet gies and ling. shy.
winds were the nemesis, and then Chuck Salkeld, over at the Reel of water, just off the beach, from “Cody and Tyler Vervalin, of “One of my customers was
By
at the beginning of this week, we Seat in Brielle, reported that he hit midway down to the bottom. Only Monroe, N.Y., came in from the chunking, doing well, when the Jim Freda
had hard southeast winds and rain. a weather window last Thursday, a few keepers have been taken, as boats with a 3-pound sea bass and sun came up and they shut down.
This has been the pattern over the and had good action with four most fish are spikes. a 10-pound striped bass. Both He went down to a 20-pound to winners who catch the largest
last couple of weeks, as wind and bluefin, many false albacore, and a Greg over at Brielle Bait and went for clams. leader, hooked up, and lost the fish fish in each species category.
more wind from many different dozen mahi in the Mud Hole. Tackle reported: “Lots of good “In the surf, Lee Karosen, of a minute later. He moved up to 30- Winners from the early entry
directions has made for a big disap- Other boaters headed out far- stuff going on with sea bass, albies Cedar Knolls, nailed three good pound leader, but the tuna would- drawing and the tournament must
pointment for boaters, and ther, approximately 52 miles east of and weakies. size stripers, just fewer than 28 n’t touch it. be present during the afternoon
September is now gone. the Manasquan Inlet, and did the “Wayne Nelson, of Willingboro, inches on the Sea Girt Beach. Lee “During the day, fish are being awards ceremony to claim their
The few weather windows that same with good bluefin and albie nailed a big, 5.75-pound sea bass said you must be there at sunup for taken by jigging and on the troll. prizes, or they will be forfeited.
did exist in the last week did have catches. on the Jamaica II. It hit a whole the bass. They hit right when the What seems to work is trolling bal- Questions can be directed to
sun shows. Clams are the ticket in lies way back, 300 to 600 feet, at 4 609-748-4347.
the surf. to 5 knots. The New Jersey Division of
“There are also a lot of 1- to 4- “Guys are starting to catch Fish and Wildlife has announced
pound bluefish in the local surf, in schoolie stripers in the river, by the that its fall trout stocking will
Manasquan and Spring Lake, railroad 35 bridge during the top of begin this Tuesday, Oct. 5, and
being caught on small metals. the incoming tide, which seems to continues through Oct. 13.
“Dean Vervoort, of Manasquan, be the most productive. This week, During this period, approxi-
got out in his boat and caught a they were also catching weakfish mately 21,000 trout, averaging 14
bunch of small weakfish off of Bay spikes along the beach and albies. to 16 inches, and weighing 1 to 2
BRIDGING THE GAP TO BETTER HEALTH Head. They hit 1- and 2-ounce “Trolling the Shark River Reef pounds, and 1,000 exceptionally
Dr. Helen Demetriades, Crippled Herring. Most were less or the Manasquan Ridge seemed large, broodstock trout, measuring
Licensed Clinical Psychologist than 14 inches. to be the most productive for boni- 17 to 24 inches, and weighing 3 to
“Albacore, skip jacks, bonito, to and albacore. Sea bass fishing is 8 pounds, will be distributed in 16
Maureen M. De Santis, LCSW and big blues are on the menu at still consistent on the reefs, with streams, and 16 lakes and ponds
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
the Mud Hole. Local party boats some blackfish on the side. The statewide.
Susan Warner, LCSW, LCADC are catching lots of those fish about water is still too warm for better Monmouth and Ocean county
Licensed Clinical Social Worker 17 miles east of Manasquan. action on the tog.”
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waters are scheduled to be stocked
EMDR Specialist Three- and 4-inch Tsunamis, This Sunday is the Annual this Tuesday with the following
Deadly Dicks and small mustard Governor's Surf Fishing numbers of trout: Manasquan
Jessica L. Federici, LCSW 2/0 and 3/0 tuna hooks, with Tournament, at Island Beach State
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River, 640; Metedeconk River,
spearing, are all working well.” Park. North Branch, 270; Metedeconk
Medication Management Services Provided By: Wayne over at Hoffman’s A variety of species are eligible River, South Branch, 240; and
Jennifer Pawlak, APRN, BC, LLC Marina in Brielle reported: “It was for entry in the tournament. Toms River, including TCA, 350.
Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
another week of high seas with try- Overall length determines the win- Tip of the week: The complete
Bipolar & Mood Disorders, Chronic Mental Illness, Anxiety Disorders,
ing to fish in between the weather. ner. All fish must meet minimum list of fall trout stocked waters and
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Grief Recovery, Stress, Addictions There was only one solid window length requirements. the stocking schedule is available at
Adults, Adolescents & Children to go to the canyon overnight, and The individual who catches the www.njfishandwildlife.com/flstk.h
Insurance accepted. Immediate appointments are available including evenings. I didn’t hear of any reports. overall largest fish wins the tm, or through the Trout Stocking
www.bridgementalhealth.com “Bluefins are still out there — Governor’s Award, and has his or Hotline, at 609-633-6765.
(732) 701-8400 trying to get out is another issue. her name engraved on the Send information or notable catch-
1617 Beaver Dam Road, Pt. Pleasant, NJ 08742
“There were fish caught this Governor’s Cup, which is perma- es to jimfreda@optonline.net.
past week. I weighed in a couple of nently displayed at the park.
Fishing equipment is awarded