Angler Name : Tony C
E-Mail : tcava1@hotmail.com
Boat Name: Mad Gaffer
Date Fished: 12/30/03
Location: Inshore Rocks, Sm Wrecks
Fishing Method: Bait on Bottom
Specie: Tautog
Size: Up to 4 lbs
Bait or Lure: Greenies
Water Depth: about 60 feet
Water Temp.:
Information : As it will be in the fishing game, we were humbled by the tog as well as the weather. In an extraordinary effort.Capt. Ray and the mate, Capt. Jeff gave us their all to get us into a few fish. Attempting to fish the inshore tog grounds in wind and waves, Capt. Jeff got a tremendous work-out re-adjusting the anchor many times to satisfy the Mad Gaffers commitment to get us over "the spot". Well if they ain't chewing, they ain't chewing. I boated maybe 10 fish, 2 of which were keepers up to 4 lbs. Some very small nuggets were caught since the larger fish weren’t to be bothered. A great effort was made and it was a demonstration of fortitude and effort. It was another memorable tog adventure aboard the Mad Gaffer. Happy New Year to all and may 04' bring you fishes galore! Peace-Out!

Angler Name : Ed Gallo
E-Mail : edgallo@comcast.net
Boat Name: 18ft. Hydra Sports
Date Fished: 12/29/03
Location: Inshore Shrewsbury Rocks
Fishing Method: bottom rigs
Specie: Tautog
Size: up to 8 lbs.
Bait or Lure: Green Crabs
Water Depth: 50 feet
Water Temp.: 43 degrees
Information : This trip was a late season Christmas present. Bill Rhee(back from Hawaii for the holidays), his uncle Ed Gallo from New York, and Mike Mazzacco of Red Bank, were able to overcome a broken trailer hitch, the need to drag the boat to a local gas station tank up, and a drive to Brielle to find green crabs, before being able to take advantage of the unusually mild winter weather. We put our 18 foot boat on the same piece of rock that I had beeen catching fish over a month earlier. Got there at the top of the tide, and within 15 minutes, Bill smacks an 8 Lb. tog. We went on to catch a number of very decent fish in the 5-6 Lb. range. We only kept 10-12 fish, but we were pleased.. and threw back an equal number of shorts. Good thing too! The conservation officer was at the launch ramp when we returned... late that afternoon. This trip was a truly uexpected Christmas present from above.

Angler Name : Bob Kita
E-Mail : manville@optonline.net
Boat Name: Night Hawk
Date Fished: 12/29/03
Location: Approx 7 to 10 mi off Asbury Park
Fishing Method: Jigging
Specie: Atlantic Mackerel
Size: From 10 to 20 inches
Bait or Lure: Those amazing colored plastic tubes
Water Depth: 70 to 90 ft
Water Temp.: approx 45f
Information : What a day! 50+ degrees, sw wind at 8mph 2 to 3 ft ocean. Fishing began at 8:30am and was virtually non stop. First time mackerel fishing for my two boys ages 10 and 13. They absolutely loved it! My little guy even said it was better than his Game Boy! Holy Mackerel!! And my dad loved watching me take care of making sure my kids would keep there lines in the water! Now I know why I always outfished him when I was a kid! Every fisherman using 3 hooks or more each had a minimum of 100 fish. With the exception of me of course. I did get to fish a little bit though! The captain was great, kept us on fish all the time! The mates were great, were there for us whenever we called! (for me that was alot)Boat arrived back at the dock at 2pm. We could have come in a little earlier as all of our coolers were filled to the top! Including 1 striper! Caught by my 10 year old! 15 lbs, 33 inches! That was one of 2 caught on the day. So a big THANKS to the captain and crew of the Night Hawk for making a great day "Spectacular" Oh, and if your thinking about going Mackerel fishing, GO NOW!!! Enjoy

Angler Name : Tony C
E-Mail : tcava1@hotmail.com
Boat Name: Mad Gaffer
Date Fished: 12/27
Location: 17 Fathoms
Fishing Method: Bait on Bottom
Specie: Tautog
Size: up to 5.5 lbs
Bait or Lure: Greenies
Water Depth: 90 Ft.
Water Temp.:
Information : Well another Tog first for this Tog'en neophyte. High hook and only limit of the day. That is progress! What turned out to be a tough day and a slow (but some-what steady) pick aboard the Mad Gaffer with 7 other Tog enthusiasts. First drop -Fishing inshore in 60 feet was slow and the water murky, producing maybe 5 fish and only 1 keeper. A move to 17 resulted in some larger fish, my largest was maybe 5+, the boats largest was perhaps 7.5. Fishing small whole greenies and 10 oz of lead proved to be the most productive approach although later in the day the heave lessened and 8 oz worked as well. Special thanks to Capt. Ray and all the regular sharpies on the Mad Gaffer for my Tog'en education thus far

Angler Name : frank barreca jack &lenny glassen bob dawson
E-Mail : fbarecca@yahoo.com
Boat Name: suzy girl
Date Fished: 12/27/03
Location: ocean east side of mud hole
Fishing Method: jigging
Specie: Atlantic Mackerel
Size: mixed
Bait or Lure: mackrel jigs
Water Depth: 100ft
Water Temp.: 45
Information : went on suzy girl for an excellent day of mackerl fishing260 macks and 50 herring plus what we caught for mates and i quit 1 &1/2 hours before we came infreezer is full of salet stripped mackrel and herring marinated in bunker and shrimp oil come on fluke bass sea bass and anything else thats hungry mates were good and so was captain

Angler Name : Capt. Paul Regula
E-Mail : captpaul@bountyhuntercharters.com
Boat Name: Bounty Hunter
Date Fished: 12/24/2003
Location:
Fishing Method:
Specie: Weakfish
Size:
Bait or Lure:
Water Depth:
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Information : The crew of the Bounty Hunter would like to wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season and a Safe and Prosperous New Year. We would also like to send a "Special Thank You" to all of you for your continued support of Bounty Hunter Sportfishing. We will back in April to start off 2004.

Angler Name : Garry
E-Mail : realitycheckk@netzero.com
Boat Name: Real Deal
Date Fished: 12/23/03
Location: Hudson River, Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: jigging/eeling
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: none
Bait or Lure: bucktails, diamond jigs, eels
Water Depth:
Water Temp.: 44-45
Information : Fished one last time for bass- no signs of bait, birds or fish. I would say the season is over up North.

Angler Name : Ray Maronpot
E-Mail : LITTLERAYSPOOLS@MSN.COM
Boat Name: Dauntless
Date Fished: 12/23/03
Location: N.E. of Manasquan inlet, mudhole area
Fishing Method: drift and bottom
Specie: Tautog
Size: 5#
Bait or Lure: green crabs
Water Depth: 100' or so it seemed
Water Temp.: 40's
Information : Took full advantage of an unseasonably mild December day aboard the Dauntless,(head boat), out of Point Pleasant for a 3/4 day trip. After a fairly smooth ride out we jigged for mackerel, (and numerous pesky dogfish), until about 12:30 or so. Almost everyone filled their coolers/buckets with fish. We spent the last couple of hours bottom fishing green crabs for tog, ling, and various trash fish. I won the pool with a 5# tog, (my first tog and my first pool win)! Hats off to an extremely courteous, professional, and friendly crew.

Angler Name : Tony C.
E-Mail : tcava1@hotmail.com
Boat Name: Mad Gaffer II
Date Fished: 12/22/03
Location: Rocks, wrecks
Fishing Method: Togg'en
Specie: Tautog
Size: up to 7+ lbs
Bait or Lure: Greenies
Water Depth: About 55 Ft.
Water Temp.:
Information : "I have to admit I'm getting better". Another fruitful day at Tog school with the Tog Professor (Capt. Ray). On a day when not-too-many big fish were landed, I managed to nab 2 fish in the 7 to 8 lb category, that size being my personal best. A total of about 25 fish were boated by me, many throwbacks as well as 4 or 5 keepers were returned to the sea. Some on the boat may have landed 40 or so, many toy-togs. The afternoon action was best, the morning being rather slow. Of the 6 fares aboard I believe 5 of us had limits. Man...Those tog are a challenge and darn good eating! Merry, Merry & A Happy, Happy to All!

Angler Name : Tony C
E-Mail : tcava1@hotmail.com
Boat Name: Madd Gaffer
Date Fished: 12/13
Location: Rocks, off shore - east nor'east of Shark R.
Fishing Method:
Specie: Tautog
Size: Up to 6+ lbs
Bait or Lure: Greenies
Water Depth: 105 ft.
Water Temp.:
Information : Another successful adventure aboard the Mad Gaffer with Capt. Ray and the regular "sharpies". I was fortunate to eek out a limit of toggies up to 6 or so lbs, largest fish aboard was maybe 7lbs. Fishing was tough and only had a real good bite for an hour between 9 and 10am. Otherwise you had to bait and wait. Cold and windy morning but the afternoon shaped up to be brisk and pleasant with a few short feeding flurries here and there. I just may become a tog-master one-of-these-days after all.

Angler Name : Bay Head Jim
E-Mail :
Boat Name:
Date Fished: Sat 12/13
Location: Manasquan to Seaside
Fishing Method: plugging
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 12" to 31"
Bait or Lure: Tsunami shads
Water Depth:
Water Temp.: 47
Information : Woke up sat morning was not planning on fishing but had my stuff in the car while checking the surf. First stop in Pt. Pleasant saw bird activity with 4 anglers chasing them down the beach. Talked to the guys on the beach they claimed they had multiple fish including keeper size fish. Ended up fishing all day and catching fish at every stop. Released over 25 fish most were small but had one over 10 lbs. Also saw a 15-20 lb. fish caught on clams in Lavalette and heard of a fish over 20 caught down in Island Beach. Thank God it's not over yet. Tsunami shads are the best ever.

Angler Name : Jim Mannigan
E-Mail : varipro2k@aol.com
Boat Name: Fintastic
Date Fished: 12/13/03
Location: South of manasquan inlet
Fishing Method: anchored
Specie: Tautog
Size: up to 10lbs
Bait or Lure: green crabs
Water Depth: 80
Water Temp.: 48
Information : Capts Joe Patsco and Bruno Giulari had the Jim Mannigan party out from USB on the Fintastic. Brenden Mannigan, age seven was high hook out of the 29 keeper blackfish up to 10lbs. Great way to end a great season Seasons greetings to all that fished with us in 2003 and looking forward to great season in 2004. Those interested see our ad on the vit

Angler Name : Kevin
E-Mail : kevinorcutt@zenith-products
Boat Name: Capt. Robbins
Date Fished: Saturday - 12/13/03
Location: inshore wrecks
Fishing Method: bottom
Specie: Tautog
Size: up to 7 lbs.
Bait or Lure: Clam & crabs
Water Depth: 50-65 feet
Water Temp.: cold
Information : Went out on Capt. Robbins on saturday - cold but fishable. 25 or so fares picked away at tog all day. Ended the day with 8 keepers. 8 shorties and lost a good 8 solid bites. I used fireline for half the day and mono for the other. Did just as good with mono as I did with the fireline. Fireline will alow you to feel everything but probably was overkil in 55 feet of water. Bastards are hard to hook! Capt. Robbins does a nice job and works hard for his customers - give him a try as he will be fishing til the end of the year. go during the week when the crowd is light and you will not be disappointed. Green crabs are provided but bring the takle as he hits some stickey wrecks.

Angler Name : Mike Hart
E-Mail : mikey13@patmedia.net
Boat Name: Skylarker II
Date Fished: 12/13/03
Location: out of Shark River inlet
Fishing Method: Bottom
Specie: Tautog
Size: over 14"
Bait or Lure: green crabs
Water Depth: 60-80
Water Temp.: ?
Information : Similar report as Tony on Mad Gaffer.Some very nice Tog came over the rail.Capt.Steve does not mind burning the deisel fuel to find the fish.Another great day. FINISH THE BRIDGE!

Angler Name : MARK WEBER
E-Mail : NONE
Boat Name: SWEET LADY
Date Fished: 12/12/03.
Location: SANDY HOOK BAY
Fishing Method: JIGS
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 68 LBS.
Bait or Lure: RED TAIL JIG
Water Depth: 22 FT.
Water Temp.: 40
Information : LOST TWO MORE ON RED TAIL JIGS SAME DAY ONE WAS EVEN BIGGER THAN THIS ONE.

Angler Name : Darrick Anderson
E-Mail : captpaul@bountyhuntercharters.com
Boat Name: Bounty Hunter
Date Fished: 12/10/2003
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: Drifting
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: Up to 29"
Bait or Lure: Clams & Eels
Water Depth: 35 to 65 Ft.
Water Temp.: 47 Degrees
Information : Capt. Paul had the Darrick Anderson charter on board the Bounty Hunter today and headed back to Raritan Bay. Drifting Clams where we had a good bite yesterday only produced 1 Keeper Bass along with a handful of Slots and all the small fish you wanted. Yesterday's bigger fish were gone. Later in the afternoon we tried drifting Eels along the edges of the channels and came up empty.

Angler Name : BOB.V
E-Mail :
Boat Name: FUN & SUN
Date Fished: 12/10/03
Location: BETWEEN MANTOLOKING AND T-BIRD
Fishing Method: TROLLING
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 26''TO39''
Bait or Lure: SHAD RIG,GREEN &BLUE/WHITE
Water Depth: 60'
Water Temp.:
Information : STARTED FISHING AT 10AM,BY 10:10,HAD LANDED AND RELEASED A 26"SLOT BASS.THINKING FISHING WAS GOING TO BE PRODUCTIVE.TROLLED ANOTHER HOUR BEFORE LANDING A 32 INCHER.AFTER ANOTHER 1 1/2 HOURS A 33"BONOUS FISH.NOW TO FILL THE SLOT.MY NEXT HOOKUP PEELED LINE AS IF SNAGED.AS LUCK WOULD HAVE IT,A 39"24#BASS, WAS BOATED AND RELEASED.NEVER FILLED THE SLOT.

Angler Name : frank barreca&jackglassen
E-Mail : fbarecca@yahoo.com
Boat Name: paramount
Date Fished: 12/10/03
Location: mud hole wrecks
Fishing Method:
Specie: Ling (AKA Red Hake)
Size: 1lb to 4lbs
Bait or Lure: clams cut up bergall
Water Depth: 100 to 185
Water Temp.: 40s
Information : made first trip for ling not bad fishinf beteen us we got 35 ling and i got a 1 1/2 lb lobster which became a nice surf and turf dinner when i got homenext one next month

Angler Name : Barry
E-Mail : bcost3@comcast.net
Boat Name: Sea Hunter
Date Fished: 12-10-03
Location: Raritan Bay Ambrose Channel
Fishing Method: Eeling
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: Up to 19lbs.
Bait or Lure: -
Water Depth: 50'
Water Temp.: 40's
Information : The Capt. and 1st Mate did an excellant job. 4 STARS

Angler Name : Frank Lukenda
E-Mail : captpaul@bountyhuntercharters.com
Boat Name: Bounty Hunter
Date Fished: 12/08/2003
Location: Everywhere
Fishing Method: Trolling
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 0
Bait or Lure: Shad Rigs
Water Depth: 30 to 50 Ft.
Water Temp.: 42 to 47 Degrees
Information : Frank Lukenda came down to the Bounty Hunter alone this AM and Capt. Paul set out to locate the Stripers. The ocean was flat as a millpond and the birds were looking as hard as we were. We checked all the usual spots from Manasquan up to Breezy Point and then checked them again on our way south to Mantoloking. No bait, No Stripers not a sign of life anywhere. Water temps. ranged from a low of 42 up north to a high of 47 near Manasquan. We came back empty and left the birds searching. Maybe it will improve tomorrow, Stand By.

Angler Name : Milazzo
E-Mail : u1039924@Warwick.net
Boat Name: Calypso
Date Fished: 12/05/03
Location: Highlands
Fishing Method: Trolling
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 33 inches
Bait or Lure: Shad
Water Depth: 20 ft
Water Temp.: 53
Information : Caught several 30+ inch bass. 7 Keepers during noreaster.

Angler Name : BOB.V
E-Mail :
Boat Name: FUN & SUN
Date Fished: 12/4/03
Location: OFF MANTOLOKING TOWER
Fishing Method: TROLLING
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 20''TO34''
Bait or Lure: SHAD RIG/GREEN OR BLUE & WHITE
Water Depth: 55'TO 70'
Water Temp.:
Information : HAD TO BREAK THROUGH THE ICE TO GET OUT.THE SEA WAS FLAT AND THE BASS COOPERTIVE.LANDED AND RELEASED 12 BASS AND 2 ALIGATOR BLUES.GREAT DECEMBER DAY.

Angler Name : "Mac" MacSherry
E-Mail : captpaul@bountyhuntercharters.com
Boat Name: Bounty Hunter
Date Fished: 12/04/2003
Location: Off Sandy Hook
Fishing Method: Trolling & Jigging
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: Up to 40" (30Lbs.)
Bait or Lure: Shads, Tubes & Jigs
Water Depth: 25 To 60 Ft.
Water Temp.: 52 Degrees
Information : Capt. Paul had the "Mac" MacSherry charter on board the Bounty Hunter and headed up to Sandy Hook. Trolling Shad & Tube rigs in 25 to 45 Ft. of water the charter put 14 Bass in the boat. The catch consisted of 6 Slot, 6 Keepers and 2 Bonus fish the largest of which was a 40" Striper weighing 30 Lbs. In addition over 30 Shorts were released. A stop to try Jig fishing with Krocodiles, Crippled Herring and Mega Baits only produced short Bass.

Angler Name : Billy
E-Mail : bgray80@aol.com
Boat Name: None
Date Fished: 12-3-03
Location: Pt. Pleasant Beach
Fishing Method: Surf
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 16" to 25"
Bait or Lure: kastmaster with teaser rig
Water Depth: surf
Water Temp.: 50 degrees
Information : Fished the early evening, walked the Point Pleasant beach located fish just at dark. Fish were in the wash, underhand casting was sufficient. Better take advantage of the fishing now, it's going to be a long winter.

Angler Name : Tom Headley
E-Mail : captpaul@bountyhuntercharters.com
Boat Name: Bounty Hunter
Date Fished: 12/03/2003
Location: Asbury Park
Fishing Method: Trolling
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: Up to 32"
Bait or Lure: Shad & Tube Rigs
Water Depth: 50 Ft.
Water Temp.: 52 Degrees
Information : Capt. Paul had the Tom Headley charter on board the Bounty Hunter and headed up to Asbury Park. Trolling Shad & Tube Rigs in 50 Ft. of water the charter picked away at the Bass putting 8 fish up to 32"in the boat and releasing another 6.

Angler Name : CAPT. BUCKTHEFLUKE
E-Mail : BILL@DURSTCORP.COM
Boat Name: BROWN EYED BABE II
Date Fished: 12/3/03
Location: ISLAND BCH STATE PARK
Fishing Method: TROLL
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 39"
Bait or Lure: SHADS
Water Depth: 35'-40'
Water Temp.: 50
Information : MADE OUR WAY SOUTH IN 25 KNT NW WIND. TRIED DRIFTING CLAMS AROUND A FEW CLAMERS BUT DIDN'T GET A BITE.FINALLY GOT'EM OFF THE STATE PK. BIRDS WERE EVERY WHERE BUT THE FISH WERE MOVING FAST. CAUGHT 16 BASS UP TO 39" & 1 BLUE. BLUE & WHITE WERE THE HOT COLORS.HOPE THE NOR'EASTER DOESN'T SEND THEM PACKING PEACE!!!

Angler Name : Jim H
E-Mail :
Boat Name:
Date Fished: 12/03/03
Location: Pt. Pleasant
Fishing Method: plug
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 18-27"
Bait or Lure: chrome red fin, tsunami
Water Depth:
Water Temp.:
Information : 4 shorts 1 slot

Angler Name : Frank Lukenda
E-Mail : captpaul@bountyhuntercharters.com
Boat Name: Bounty Hunter
Date Fished: 12/01/2003
Location: Off Seaside
Fishing Method: Clamming
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: Up to 40"
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 60 Ft.
Water Temp.: 52 Degrees
Information : Capt. Paul had the Frank Lukenda charter on board the Bounty Hunter today. Running back to the area off Seaside where we left them biting on the Troll yesterday we tried drifting Clams in the stiff NW wind. The rough ocean did not bother the Bass as they bit non stop. The charter put a limit catch in the boat with 5 Bonus fish, 5 Keepers and 5 Slots. The 3 largest fish went 36",37" & 40". The 40" fish just fell short of 30 Lbs. In between the Stripers the Dogfish bite was intense.

Angler Name : JIM H
E-Mail :
Boat Name:
Date Fished: 11/30 &12/1
Location: MANASQUAN
Fishing Method: PLUG
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: up to 26" 11/30, le pew 12/1
Bait or Lure: danny
Water Depth:
Water Temp.:
Information : Had a good pick walking the bars in squan on PM dead low and turn. Dropped 1 good one, caught 3-4 slot size and about 6 shorts on 11/30. Same tide, same area on 12/1, not a bump