name: Thomas Novak
e_mail: Thomasnov.03@sunymaritime.edu
boat_name: S. T. Barb II
date: 5/7/08
where: Raritan Bay
method: anchor
species: Striped Bass
size: 37"-42"
bait_used: live buinker and bunker heads
water_depth: 14-22ft
other: Started out where we had the bass the previous day. Had two fished hooked within minutes of the hook setting, went one for two. Had bluefish attack the other bunker haning from the other bass's mouth on the way in and bite the leader off next to the boat. Tried weeding through the blues with no luck after that, they were very thick. Moved west and put 3 more bass in the boat before the 80 bunker we had ran out.

name: Sid. Gold
e_mail: sidgold1@verizon.net
boat_name: Can Do Too
date: May 7 2008
where: Ocean
method: Troll Chum
species: Striped Bass
size: 26-34"
bait_used: Large Spoon and Clams
water_depth: 16'
water_temp: 52
other: First trip of the year left dock 6:30 AM and Captain Foy Found the fish AGAIN.... Trolled south of the inlet ...no luck... At the Rocks only large Blue Fish. To Raritan Bay on the tide's turn the fish started to hit.... Released a few from 26 to 27" and then the guests of Tony O and Timmy D. started to catch.... by 2:30 back at the dock with the limit of striped bass in the box.. 8 fish form 28" to 34" even the captain got his. A great day on the water... smooth seas great fishing good to be alive

name: Capt. Darren
e_mail: dsv174@optonline.net
boat_name: Mary Lou Crew
species: Striped Bass
other: The Mary Lou Crew just had a Saturday May 24th become available. It will not last and anyone interested reach out for us. 973-809-9736 or www.maryloucrew.com

name: cap Jay V
e_mail: jjvent@optonline.net
boat_name: always something
date: 5/7/08
where: Raritan
method: live bunker
species: Striped Bass
size: 13 lbs
bait_used: bunker
water_depth: 10 - 40 ft
water_temp: 60's
other: Went right to the Kill, netted bunker and went out in the channel. all Huge Blues, no Striper. Went back and drifted with the schools still all blues. made a good move and scored a 13 lb weakfish which I submitted in the Fisherman dreamboat. hopefully it stands in the running, since there have been huge tiderunner already caught this year. New moon slowed the striper action, should get better in the coming days. time + water = Fish.

name: Bob McColgan
e_mail: captpaul@bountyhuntercharters.com
boat_name: Bounty Hunter
date: 05/07/2008
where: Sandy Hook
method: Clamming & Trolling
species: Striped Bass
size: Up to 31"
bait_used: Clams & Spoons
water_depth: 25 to 45 Ft.
water_temp: 54 Degrees
other: You could almost see it comming. The steady decline in the number of Stripers over the last 3 days. Blame the new moon, the calm weather or the boat traffic, whatever but the Bass fishing has slowed over the past few days. Today was the worst we've seen as the Bob McColgan charter only boated 3 keeper Bass up to 31" while clamming despite a maximum effort. Two hours of trolling Spoons on the Rocks and off Asbury Park only added 3 Bluefish to the catch. Hopefully the rougher weather predicted for the next few days will improve the situation. Check out the Fluke Special on our web site right hear on NauticalNet

name: Capt.Ron
boat_name: FISHERMEN
date: 5/7/08
species: Weakfish
other: Fished several areas today looking for the bite. Few Blues in the AM on the incoming....Waited for the outgoing, took a bit of a ride to find a pick on some nicer size fish. Couple guys had 2, a few had one keeper. Not great fishing, just enough to keep the interest up late in the day. Major John Schwanis is the new leader in the Big Fish pool with an 18 1/2 pounder!

name: Captain Ray Burke
boat_name: Mad Gaffer II
date: 05/05
where: Raritan Bay
method: Chunking
species: Striped Bass
size: 18 LBS
bait_used: Bunker
water_depth: 30 Feet
water_temp: 55
other: We had Dick Skinder out today for a beautiful day on the water. We knew the bass were there, so we waited out the swarms of BIG BLUEFISH and caught several nice Bass up to 18 LBS on the tide change!! All of the fish were on fresh bunkers. We have open spots available this week and for the coming weekend. Please call Captain Ray Burke at 732-803-6276 for a reservation.

boat_name: Benchmark
date: 5/5/08
species: Striped Bass
other:Ken Dave Bower and friends joined us aboard the Benchmark for an outstanding day of bass fishing aboard the Benchmark out of Highlands NJ. The group ended the day with a limit catch and over 50 fish total. Check out the pic @ www.newjerseysportfishing.com
5/13 day and 5/15 day/evening available for full or half day trips aboard the Benchmark. call Capt. Nick 888-552-8862

name: Capt. Ron
boat_name: Fishermen
date: 5/5/08
where: Bay
species: Striped Bass
other: The Monkey is finally off my back! After yesterday's pick, knew today would be the day...Right from slack into the outgoing it was non-stop 4 hours of fishing!! Joe Handley, Union Beach has taken the lead in the Big fish pool with a 17.7 pounder, he did loose the daily pool which went to Brian Picariello, Bedminster, N.J. Brians fish weighed in at 22 1/2 pounds. Capt.Ron Sr. was high hook with 8 fish followed by Andy Seney, Union Beach with 6. Several limits on fish from 28 to 36 inches!! Some big blues, but they really weren't a problem.....Can't wait till tomorrow.....Patience rewards, Big Time! Capt. Ron

boat_name: Benchmark
date: 5/4/08
species: Striped Bass
other:Ken Ekert and friends did their annual cinco de mayo trip aboard the Benchmark and caught a near limit catch on a 6 hour trip of bass up to 33" on clams. Good fishing and the nice weather we have all been waiting for. May and june striper dates are still available, call 888-552-8862

name: CMC
e_mail: jidigill@aol.com
date: 5/4/08
where: Raritan Bay
method: Live line, chunk, troll
species: Striped Bass
size: 28 - 38 inches
bait_used: bunker, clams
water_depth: 18' - 23'
water_temp: 57
other: Started the am netting bunker. Set out bunker heads, clams and live bunker. Brought 1 striper to the boat early outgoing and many bluefish. Moved around all day catching blues until late afternoon. Started trolling and 3 of us caught our limit plus. We each kept 1 and set the others back to fight another day. Nice day on the water!

name: Robi Kalweit
e_mail: Robi350@aim.com
boat_name: Honney Two
date: May 4th
where: Sandy Hook
method: Trolling and jigging
species: Bluefish
size: 3-12 lbs
bait_used: hopkins shortie
other: Came out of atlantic highlands early with only a quater mile visibility found some birds working before we got to the hook put a few blues in the cooler. After about an hour the fog started to lift. Rounded the hook and saw a massive blitz down the beach. Cruised down there first cast i lost a nice 20lb+ striper at the side of the boat. The rest of the day nothing but blues my father and i boated well over forty. Good Luck

name: Werner & Wolfgang Sprie
e_mail: captpaul@bountyhuntercharters.com
boat_name: Bounty Hunter
date: 05/04/2008
where: Sandy Hook
method: Clamming
species: Striped Bass
size: Up to 35"
bait_used: Clams
water_depth: 25 Ft.
water_temp: 55 Degrees
other: The Sprie brothers Werner and Wolfgang returned for their first charter of the year on the Bounty Hunter. Capt. Paul wasted no time returning to the same area where we had a good bite on Saturday. Anchoring in 25 Ft. we were into the Bass as soon as the first clam bait hit bottom. The 2 man charter had a steady pick of Bass up to 35" throughout the entire outgong tide while landing 44 Bass of which 29 were over 28" and 15 were short. In addition to the Bass over 2 dozen Blues were landed. As is always the case with the Sprie's all the Bass and Blues were released. Stripers are comming on strong! I still have a few choice dates available. Call 732-323-8700 to get in on the great fishing.

name: Vince Carini
e_mail: vcarini@aol.com
boat_name: Corrective Action
date: 5/4/08
where: Raritan bay
method: Trolling
species: Bluefish
size: 8-12 lbs
bait_used: bunker spoons
water_depth: 15-50
water_temp: 59
other: Trolled around all morning. Caught lots of blues and one bass. Great time. Most of the catch was in the upper bay. Perfect conditions. I don't know what the weather man was thinking.

name: Tony C.
e_mail: achiccarine@fluitron.com
boat_name: Donna
date: 5/4/08
where: Shrewsbury Rocks
method: Troll
species: Bluefish
size: 5 to 10 pounds
bait_used: Mann 25's and 30's
water_depth: 25-35 ft
water_temp: 53 deg F
other: Fished the Rocks for a while. A few blues, no bass. We also caught a few just west of the mud buoy and 17 Fathom. The fish were scattered. Tried the Highland Bridge area for 0 fish. Great day on the water.

name: Michael
e_mail: HookedUp@aol.com
boat_name: Jenny
date: 5/4/08
where: Off Great Kills
method: Live Line / Chunk
species: Striped Bass
size: Up to 35"
bait_used: Bunker
water_depth: 17
other: Hard to get under the Blues, but the bass are there.

name: Andrew
date: 5/4
where: Red Church
species: Striped Bass
bait_used: spoons
water_depth: 40-60
other: First time out this year. Good day out but no fish. Some blues around but could locate the bass. Trolled from the red church to Shark River with no luck. Still was a good day!

name: fred
e_mail: captaintom09@msn.com
boat_name: nansea j
date: 5/4/2008
where: raritan bay
species: Striped Bass
size: 29"-34"
bait_used: clam/bunker
water_depth: 15'
water_temp: 53.3 degree's
other: despite the east wind and 4-7' sea's the fishing was excellant.Fred and the guy's boated their limit of stripers up to 34" along with 4 short 27" throwback bass.the guy's also had a wild time boating more than 50 bluefish up to 10lbs with numerous bite off's due to mono leaders.an excellent time was had by all even though the weather and condition's were less than favorable.

name: Capt.Ron
boat_name: Fishermen
date: 5/4/08
species: Striped Bass
other: Finally a nice pick of fish..Blues and bass. Caught the change of tide way in the back, bite turned on. Not fast and furious, but after the past 3 weeks it was good enough. Rocco farina caught his limit along with the pool fish. Mortgage man Eric finally landed one after a long hard day (must have been the beed!) Once I showed him the hot spot, he was in!!! Could sink the boat with bluefish if you wanted too, stuck with the bass though...Nice day on the water once the fog lifted and sun came out. Looking foward to tomorrow!! Capt.ron

name: Capt. Darren
e_mail: dsv174@optonline.net
boat_name: Mary Lou Crew
date: 5/4/08
where: ]
method: Clamming
species: Striped Bass
water_depth: 15 feet
water_temp: 54
other: Had Mike Gates from Rockaway NJ back out with his boss Mitch, his regular and friends. This trip the weather man cooperated and despite morning thick fog the group had a great day of Striper fishing. They had there limit and added three bonus fish and a few bluefish. They also released several shorts and we lost another four nice stripers! Great weather and a great bunch of guys.

name: john & peg
e_mail: jaspegi3i3
boat_name: Late Meeting
date: 5/3
where: Raritan Bay
method: bottom then troll
species: Striped Bass
size: 2 shorts, 29", 31", 33" & 34"
bait_used: rigs
water_depth: 16-20'
water_temp: 56
other: Once again nothing on clams or bunker. Started to troll after not getting a bite for 3 hrs. The wire was in the water 5 min and we had our 1st keeper. The fishing was great until the east wind made things uncomfortable to say the least.

name: Fred Gack
e_mail: captaintom09@msn.com
boat_name: NAN SEA J
date: 5-3-08
where: off hook
method: chumming
species: Striped Bass
size: 32"
bait_used: clams
water_depth: 25
water_temp: 54
other: Had Fred Gack and friends out in the sloppy conditions but the fishing was good. Loads of 3-7 lb blues with a few bass mixed in provided the entertainment in the morning. Our last drop in the afternoon was all bass and the guys quickly limited out with fish to 32". Now's the time, call 609-668-5877 to book your striper charter.

name: Greg
boat_name: Storm Front
date: 5/3/08
where: Manasquan River
method: Jig
species: Bluefish
size: Up to 6lbs
bait_used: Metal
water_depth: 6-20 ft
water_temp: 54
other: Took the center console on a shakedown cruise today and brought some rods. Caught some blues by the mouth of the canal on the outgoing tide. Ran to the inlet. Drifted the inlet and had a steady pick of blues on jigs. Ran back to the dock to do some work. On the way home, drove by the inlet and saw the guys jigging off the bulkhead to continued to pick away at the blues.

name: Capt. Darren
e_mail: dsv174@optonline.net
boat_name: Mary Lou Crew
date: 5/3/08
method: Clamming
species: Striped Bass
water_depth: 15 feet
water_temp: 54
other: We were back out again this time with only three onboard. The weather was nasty with an East wind around 20 knots. The Jeff charter from PA stuck it our and ended with 4 keepers, which turned out to be a real good catch from the talk around the dock and on the radio. They also had several bluefish to add to the cooler.

name: mark crescenzo
e_mail: markoutdoors@hotmail.com
date: 5-1-08
where: manasquan river
method: live herring / flies
species: Bluefish
size: two to four pounds
bait_used: flies
water_depth: 12'
water_temp: 55
other: started out at Dales with a pink jiggy fly for weakfish. Current was too strong and drift too fast. Headed to Train Bridge, had two runoffs with herring but didn't get good hooksets. On return, found thick blues at mouth of canal - caught them on jiggy flies and fin s jigs. At dark, live lined canal - no bass. Good night to be out; no boats all the blues you wanted. Looking for the tiderunners.

name: Capt.Ron
boat_name: FISHERMEN
date: 5/1/08
species: Striped Bass
other: Back to sailing daily 7:30am till 2:30pm for Stripers. Looking foward to a good week of fishing!! Starting our Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoon trips on Friday May 9th. 3:30pm till 9:30pm for Stripers

name: Thomas Novak
e_mail: Thomasnov.03@sunymaritime.ed
boat_name: S.T. Barb II
date: 5/1/08
where: raritan reach
method: anchor/drift
species: Striped Bass
size: 38"
bait_used: bunker
water_depth: 10-35ft
other: Got out early and loaded up with bunker. Blues were all over early. Had a short and tons of blues outside Great Kills. Worked around the reach channel and got away from the blues. Went one for two on bass, has two hooked at once, and fishing solo so one spit the hook after dumping 200 yds on the first run. As the tide changed the E wind came up and everything turned off. Will be out again early next week when the E wind susides

name: gene hough
e_mail: genehough@yahoo.com
boat_name: miss maureen
date: 4/30/08
where: manasquan inlet north
method: trolling umbrella rig
species: Striped Bass
size: 32" 18 lbs
water_depth: 45-55 ft
water_temp: 56
other: large blues gone caught half a doz 3-4lb blues trolling and jigging ava 27's 32" bass a bonus on the umbrella rig.seas calm great 3 hours.

name: capt jeff sturman
e_mail: simba329@aol.com
boat_name: no worries charters
date: april 29
where: barnegat bay
method: plugs/trolling
species: Bluefish
size: 2 to 4
bait_used: plugs
water_depth: 6 to 10
water_temp: 56
other: beside the weather conditions pop out yesterday on the bay saw some birds working in the distance started trolling within 50 yards of the birds boated first fish and started casting put three more in the box ended up with 11 fish.

name: Thomas Novak
e_mail: Thomasnov.03@sunymaritime.ed
boat_name: S.T. Barb II
date: 4/29/08
where: Raritan Bay
method: anchor, troll, drift
species: Striped Bass
size: n/a
bait_used: clams, bunker, umbrella rigs, and mann imitatotor jr's
water_depth: 12-40ft
other: After having the boat put in at the marina and tying the lines we headed to GK for bunker. Ran to Round Shoal from there, no luck. Very few blues today and we chummed fairly heavy all day. As the tide slowed we trolled a bit without a touch. As the tide switched and picked up we went back on the chunk a little futher back in the bay and worked around some of the rock piles. Nothing to show there. Ended the day by 11A on the chunk where the blues were thick.

boat_name: Benchmark
species: Striped Bass
other: Saturday May 3rd is Now available aboard the 44' Benchmark if anyone is interested in a 6 or 8hr striper trip. Call Capt. Nick 732-547-5688

name: Bouie
boat_name: Angie
date: 4/27/08
where: 19 and 20 Raritan Reach
method: Bait and Trolling
species: Striped Bass
size: 34,36
bait_used: Bunker Bunker Spoons
water_depth: 25 ft.
water_temp: 57
other: Moderate NE wind but fishable.Bait fishing produced all blues.Bunker spoons produced three bass 34,34 and 36.Captains Fred and Lou on the scene,which was one quater mile SW of 19 and 20 Rartian Reach 8:30-9:30 A.M.

name: Capt.Ron
boat_name: Fishermen
date: 4/27/08
species: Striped Bass
other: We will be tied up till Wenesday or Thursday this week. Hopefully when we get back the bite will be on! I'll post if we can get back sooner...capt.ron

name: Captain Ray Burke
boat_name: Mad Gaffer II
date: 04/27
where: Raritan Bay
method: Chunking
species: Striped Bass
size: 20 LBS
bait_used: Bunker
water_depth: 25 Feet
water_temp: 55
other: We went and caught some fresh bunkers and started chunking way back in the Bay. We started getting huge bluefish almost instantly after catching all of the blues we could handle, we made a move and caught a few short bass and managed a few keepers up to 20 LBS. We had great action all day and the fishing will only get better!! We are sailing open boat and are also available for charter. Call Ray at 732-803-6276 for a reservation.

name: tom savastano
e_mail: varipro2k@aol. com
boat_name: Fintastic
where: sandy hook
species: Striped Bass
other: the charter boat Fintastic will be sailing out of Sandy Hook Bay Marina from May 1 -June 15 chasing striped bass two trips daily. we plan to offer afternoon open trips from 3-8Pm for bass. please contact us via our website www.fintasticharters.com

name: Paul Solimani&Michael Mitelski
e_mail: mitelski@hotmail.com
boat_name: Rockin'N'Reelin
date: 4/26/08
where: Beach Haven
method: Chunking
species: Bluefish
size: 8-10lbs
bait_used: Bunker Chunks
water_depth: 10-13ft
water_temp: 63 degrees
other: tried for stripers in the morning but nothing was happening. was losing alot of bait to crabs. then we changed to bluefish. fishing was good for them. ended up bringing home 4 in the box and also lost a few near the boat. Hopefully the striper fishing will pick up.

name: Ron Walker
e_mail: ronwalker56@hotmail.com
boat_name: MegaBite
date: April 26
where: Delaware Bay
method: Chunking
species: Striped Bass
bait_used: Bunker Heads
water_depth: 20
water_temp: 56
other: Another Delaware Bay bonanza day pulling the donut. Radio was abuzz with reports of other donuts. Did not hear of a single bass being caught ... not even the liars were catching. A few blues and some sharks were caught. Heard some reports of big bass being caught up the river as far as Port Richmond. They can't get to the ocean without passing through the Bay. Will give it a try next weekend.

boat_name: Shark Tooth
date: 4/26/08
where: Sandy Hook
method: Trolling
species: Bluefish
size: up to 10lbs
bait_used: Mann Stretch 25's
water_depth: 40 to 60 Feet
other: After getting skunked in Sandy Hook bay with live bunker, I decided to take a crack at trolling the tip of the hook near the #15 buoy. Hooked up almost immediately with a good size bluefish. Proceeded to catch 4 more in the next 1/2 hour. All in all, it seemed pretty quiet out there. Fished for 3 hours and never saw any bait.

name: Vince Carini
e_mail: vcarini@aol.com
boat_name: Corrective Action
date: 4/26/08
where: Sandy Hook Bay
method: Trolling
species: Bluefish
size: 8-12 pounds
bait_used: trolling
water_depth: 20-25
water_temp: 59
other: Hammered huge bluefish in the bay Saturday. 20 mph wind was nasty. Needed to stay inside the hook. Hooked up with slammers one after another from the Atlantic Highlands rock pile to Officer's Row. What a blast.

name: Potter Rumsey &,Harry McLaughlin,
e_mail: prumsey@verizon2.net
boat_name: Gunkybird 2
date: 4/26/08
where: Barnegat BAy
method: Trolling and Jigging
species: Bluefish
size: 3-8 lbs
bait_used: Megabait & Hopkins
water_depth: 6-12 ft
water_temp: 63 degrees
other: Trolled in the hard NE this morning and kept 9 bluefish and lost others at the boat in "quick releases" and bite-offs. Trick was to locate the fish by trolling and then cast to the fish once located. Brutal conditions with 2-4 ft short chop in 20 MPH NE but the fish were biting!

name: Capt.Ron
boat_name: FISHERMEN
date: 4/26/08
species: Striped Bass
other: Another typical weekend..east wind and nasty!! Bounced around the bay, read fish on every drop, never caught more than 2 each spot! Haven't posted in a couple days, didn't want to keep repeating myself on the reports....No there isn't a secret bite going on, you'll all know when it happens..TRUST ME! Not sailing Sunday and possibly Monday...save your money till next week when things hopefully are better. Capt.ron

name: Ted and Russ
e_mail: hynes.crew@verizon.net
boat_name: Katie Claire
date: 4/25/08
where: IBSP
method: trolling
species: Striped Bass
bait_used: shad, spoons and stretches
water_depth: 20-50
other: Russ and I got out around 9:00 for first trip of the year, beautiful day, flat seas, no marks but trolling into the beach and out in the vicinity of the coast gaurd sta. Had a steady pick of bluefish all day. No sign of stripers. Got back to BI around 4:00 and caught another 2 doz blues during the ebb out by the 1m buoys in the rip where the depth drops from 20 to 40'. All on light tackle w swimmers. What a great day! Try again soon for the bass.

name: Mick Pirolli
e_mail: captpaul@bountyhuntercharters.com
boat_name: Bounty Hunter
date: 04/25/2008
where: Shrewsbury Rocks
method: Trolling
species: Striped Bass
size: 29"
bait_used: Shad Rigs
water_depth: 25 to 40 Ft.
water_temp: 56 Degrees
other: Capt. Paul had the Mick Pirolli charter on the Bounty Hunter for the first trip of the 2008 season. Running up to the north we did not see our first bait read until we were north of Long Branch. We put out a couple of rigs and had our first Blue within minutes in 40 ft. of water. The bite improved up on the Rocks and we had steady action. The charter boxed 3 dozen Blues up to 10 lbs. along with 6 Stripers, 3 shorts and 3 keepers. Tubes and Shads did most of the catching. On the way home off Asbury a few Blues were added using Ava's. Want to get in on the Striper action? May 4,5 & 6 are still available. Call 732-323-8700 to reserve your day.

name: dan boylan
e_mail: danboylan1951@yahoo.com
date: 4/25
where: raritan bay
method: chunking
species: Striped Bass
bait_used: bunker
water_depth: 15 /20
other: great day on the water. thought we would have a big day with the stripers with 2 in the box early. The rest of the day it was large blues,all you wanted. good start to the season

name: John Shipley
e_mail: saintjude@comcast.net
boat_name: saint jude
date: 4/24/08
where: spring lake
method: trolling
species: Striped Bass
water_depth: 55 ft
water_temp: 57
other: Out by myself for three hours this morning, (mental health day) nice water, good bait balls, some good marks near the bait... only blues bit. Plenty of em though. Nice first time out this year... Me and the boy will be working the lines tomorrow.

name: Jim Paras
e_mail: JParas1@msn.com
boat_name: Double Barrell
date: 4/24/08
where: Ocean
method: Anchor
species: Tautog
size: Up to 4lbs
bait_used: Clam
water_depth: 70'
water_temp: 54
other: Anchored up and found the fish off the port transom and pulled in 17 decent fish in about 1 1/2 hours. Released all but two. Bite was pretty much non-stop until wind shifted from a southeasterly to directly south. Nice healthy looking & strong fish - no giants this time around but great fishing.

boat_name: seaflat13
date: 4-24-08
where: island heights
method: trolling
species: Striped Bass
bait_used: sassy shads
other: pulled up three shorts, did not burn much gas

name: gene hough
e_mail: genehough@yahoo.com
boat_name: miss maureen
date: april 24th
where: manasquan inlet north
method: trolling
species: Bluefish
size: 8-12 lbs
water_depth: 35-40ft
water_temp: 54
other: looking for bass,nonbe found but lots of blues.after dismal flounder fishing enjoyed the 1st blues of the season.boated nine fish.great day.

name: John and Peg
e_mail: jaspegi3i3
boat_name: Late Meeting
date: 4/24
where: north side of Raritan Bay
method: bottom and troll
species: Striped Bass
size: up to 33"
bait_used: clam,bunker & 9er rigs
water_depth: 20'
water_temp: 63
other: Spent the 1st three hours on the bottom 2 good sized blues, 1 short and then the skates came. Went to trolling double headed blues, one short and then a 33" male. Beautiful day. Better than being in the office, but isn't any day on the water better than being there.

name: Capt Ray Burke
boat_name: Mad Gaffer
date: 4/24/08
where: Sandy Hook Bay
method: Bait
species: White Shark
size: 20lbs
bait_used: Mossbunker
water_depth: 20 ft
water_temp: 60
other: Striped bass showed up. We caught multiple stripers up to 30 lbs and many large bluefish. We are sailing open on Sunday and some days during the week. Charter dates are alos available. Call Capt. Ray at: 732 803-6276.

name: TeeJay
boat_name: Hyper Striper
date: 4/23/08
where: Ocean/Bay
method: Clams/Troll
species: Striped Bass
size: up to 34"
bait_used: clams/spoons
other: Another beautiful day on the Hyper Striper out of the Highlands. Capt. Pete and mate Chad worked hard all day to put 7 keeper bass in the box along with 1 nice bluefish. Hope this is the start of good things to come. Great weather. Good Company.

name: Capt. Lou
boat_name: Nothing But Net
date: 4-23-08
where: kEYPORT
method: clams
species: Striped Bass
size: 18-35 inch
bait_used: clammed
water_depth: 19.ft
water_temp: 54.5
other: first succesful trip of the year. 34 stripers only 11 keepers but great action all day. it was one o those days we didnt go in till there was no more bait. hopefully this is the start of something special this year.

name: Capt.Ron
boat_name: Fishermen
date: 4/21/08
species: Striped Bass
other: Didn't post last night...took me this long to recover from the miserable day yesterday!!! Left the dock in thick fog, once out in the bay, the swell from the ocean kicked in, outgoing tide came through...need I say more!!! Made 4 drops before we found a handfull of shorts. Rocco Farina worked his butt off to catch 4. Fish layed way off the back of the boat and weren't feeding. Amazing, considering all the chum was screaming to the bow!! 2 customers showed today and not many for the rest of the harbor. Hopefully, this week things will pick up, weather looks good from Wenesday on......capt.ron

name: crew
e_mail: tsavastano@apgconsultants.com
boat_name: Fintastic
date: 4/21/2008
where: sandy hook
method: livelining
species: Striped Bass
other: The fintastic will be sailing from Sandy Hook bay marina, Highlands NJ from 5/1 to 6/15. we will be chartering in am (6-2Pm and will sail open on the 3-8PM trips please see our website, www.fintasticharters.com for info and contact information capts tom savastano and Tom Kelly

name: Capt.Ron
boat_name: Fishermen
date: 4/18/08
species: Striped Bass
other: Very slow morning with only 1 fish being caught. Tried all the usual bay spots, water looked like nasty chocolate milk. Fished the ocean in the current and swell for the afternoon. Had a 1, 1 pick on small fish, no keepers. High hook, Mopar Charlie landed 4. Still not good fishing, hopefully things will pick up the next few days with all the bait around. Won't start the afternoons till there's something to catch!!! Capt.Ron

name: Jim
e_mail: rainmakerii@msn.com
boat_name: RainmakerII
date: April 17, 2008
where: Barnegat Bay
method: Anchored and Chumming
species: Winter Flounder
size: 14"
bait_used: Bloodworms & Clam Chum
water_depth: 7-8
water_temp: Cold!
other: Fished all day on western side of Bay. Been hearing about cold bay water. Thought by anchoring nearer to Oyster Creek discharge side that would make a difference. Not. Once healthy fish caught right away. Fished all day for a couple of taps with nothing further to report. Did not hear much on the radio. I think the best is yet to come. The water is very cold. Hope the weather cooperates! Tight lines.

name: Capt.ron
boat_name: Fishermen
date: 4/17/08
species: Striped Bass
other: Same story as yesterday. Covered the bay, not much life. Looked out on the knoll and Romar, same story. Did read a ton of bait comming home, in the channel and just about all the way to our jetty. Fish shouldn't be too far behind.....Looked back at last year and noticed we were already catching fish, mostly small ones and the water temp was 44 degrees!!! Just goes to prove, every year is different, every day is a new begining. Capt.ron

name: Capt.Ron
boat_name: Fishermen
date: 4/16/08
where: every where
species: Striped Bass
other: What can I say, the fishing stinks!! Covered the whole bay and Ocean today. Water temp never got past 50, and that was close. Had a handfull of short fish, not even worth mentioning. Didn't see much bait, didn't read many fish. The few we did find, didn't bite! I have to keep reminding myself daily....PATIENCE. Capt.Ron

name: Jim
e_mail: JParas1@msn.com
boat_name: Double Barrell
date: 4/16
method: Anchor
species: Tautog
size: Up to 5lbs
bait_used: Fresh Clam
water_depth: 70'
water_temp: 52
other: Anchored up and the games began. Non-stop blackfish bite for about 2 hours with 6 black sea bass mixed in. Little bit of a heave out of the southeast did nothing to quash the appetite of these fish as I ran out of clam and left the fish biting. One large male was boated for the table and all other fish released.

name: Capt. Ron
boat_name: Fishermen
date: 4/15/08
species: Striped Bass
other: Once again, hard to find warm water today. 50 at the end of the day was it. Managed a few nice keepers with Buster Lubeski, Hamilton Twsp. N.J. landing the largest of the season so far...33 inches, 14 pounds. Paul Smitko also had a nice 29 incher with a couple shorts. Not good fishing for most of the day. Looked over several area's, not much bait or life. Heard there were loads of bunker up the Navesink and Shrewsbury rivers....Weather this week should get things moving....Thanks Paul for the generous donation to SSFFF, it's much appreciated!! Capt. Ron

name: Capt.Ron
boat_name: Fishermen
date: 4/14/08
species: Striped Bass
other: Very light crowd today, had the regs down and didn't want to dissapoint them. Water temp dropped 4 1/2 degrees overnight to 47, told Rob my deckhand we were in trouble! Spent most of the morning looking over several areas trying to find warmer temps. Fish didn't bite on the change. At 1:00pm started working back towards home and some more of the incoming. Found 51 degree water along with a nice reading of fish...Had a couple on right away including Big Bass Andys Pool fish! Got a half hour bite out of it, which made the day all that much better. Thanks for the Rabbit Joe, it worked again!! Capt.Ron

name: Capt.Kevin Delanoy
e_mail: kevin@missmargiefishingcharters.com
boat_name: Miss Margie
date: 4/13/08
where: ocean/bay
method: bottom
species: Tautog
size: 4lbs
bait_used: green crabs/clams
water_depth: 60
water_temp: 47
other: Today we split the trip between bottom fishing and trying our luck with flounders in the Barnegat Bay. Bottom fishing east of barnegat Inlet was pretty good with a fair amount of blackfish that were willing to bite. Flounder fishing still has not been good in the bay but hopefully next week will produce a decent catch.

name: hammerhead
e_mail: togfather86 2aol.com
boat_name: noway
date: 4-13-08
where: ocean
method: bottom
species: Blackfish
size: 8"to18"
bait_used: crabs
water_depth: 70'
water_temp: 46
other: not bad fishing for the first trip alot of shorts 9 keepers alot of bergals ,brians favorite,had a great time will try agian nexy week later

name: Capt.Ron
boat_name: Fishermen
date: 4/13/08
species: Striped Bass
water_temp: 51.5
other: Caught the last hour of the outgoing this morning, read some fish in deeper water, gave it a shot, didn't have a bite. Ran into the shallow stuff, had a shot of fish just at the change, finally a keeper. Terrible conditions with the W wind and incoming tide the rest of the day. Caught a few fish on each drop, still not good enough though. Water temp hit 51.5 for a high..The fish we did catch looked very healthy, good color, no strange marks on them....Capt. Ron

name: Capt Joe
e_mail: JoeG3401@aol.com
boat_name: Sailfish
date: 4/13/2008
where: Navesink
method: anchor
species: Winter Flounder
size: 15" +
bait_used: Sands
water_depth: 10 Feet
water_temp: cold
other: Went out a few hours to try our luck. Very sunny buts lots of wind managed 7 fish all keepers in 3 hours just kept shaking the pots and they came in.

name: John
e_mail: jaspegi3i3@msn.com
boat_name: Late Meeting
date: 4/13/08
where: Raritan Bay
method: trolling
species: Striped Bass
size: 32"
bait_used: umbrella rigs
water_temp: 48
other: After trolling for more than 2 hours, in temps that seemed colder than predicted especially with the wind, we hooked up to our first striped bass of the season! At 32", it was a thrill! That was the only hit we got the entire day but all in all, allowed us to be optomistic for the season.

name: Ken Dubman
boat_name: K-Kat
date: 4/13/08
where: Shrewsbury & Navesink rivers and Raritan Bay
species: Flounder
other:We've been concentrating our efforts on flounder this past week, and the little flatfish have not disappointed. Splitting our time between the Shrewsbury & Navesink rivers and Raritan Bay, catches have ranged from decent to excellent. On Saturday afternoon, the Pat Mchale party from Howell had a hot bite in the bay for the last 2 hours of their trip, putting 32 flounder to 17 inches in the box. On Sunday morning, the Aaron Hopmayer party from Orange county, NY, put 34 keepers to 18 inches in the cooler before the bite died out near the tide change. Sandworms and mussels worked equally well.

name: Steve Fritts
e_mail: bean252000@yahoo.com
boat_name: Run Off
date: 4/12/08
where: south of mantoloking bridge
method: chum
species: Winter Flounder
size: 13 to 15"
bait_used: sands & bloods
water_depth: 8.6 ft
water_temp: 53
other: Total 12 fish again all on bloods none on sands best on start of incoming tide

name: Steve Fritts
e_mail: bean252000@yahoo.com
boat_name: Run Off
date: 4/11/08
where: mantalokin
method: bait
species: Winter Flounder
size: 13 to 151/2"
bait_used: blood worms
water_depth: 7.8ft
water_temp: 52
other: claim chum had sands but all were on blood last of outgoing tide total 4 fish

name: Capt.Ron
boat_name: Fishermen
date: 4/9/08
species: Striped Bass
other: Weather has had us tied to the dock since Saturday. Thought we would make it out today with the half way decent forcast, but no such luck! Next couple of days look to be sunny and mild, hopefully the warm up will get things going with the Bass. Robbie and Chris have been fishing off the beach, catching some smaller fish, heard a few reports of some keepers being caught at night. I'm sure by next week things should be on track for a decent spring... getting restless hangin around!! Thanks to Blackfish Doug for the donation of a tackle box and bank sinkers for the dinner, and Bob Kirsten for the generous cash donation! Still waiting on some of the "Professionals" who haven't come through! Remember, please support the sponsered Charter and Party boats of SSFFF. I have a gift basket of Party Boat certificates as well as a $100 gift certificate from Pete at Atlantic Highlands bait and Tackle for the dinner this Friday. Head boats donating from my area are: Fishermen, Angler, Sea Horse, Sea Tiger, Sea Hunter, Atlantic Star and from Keyport, Capt. John. Total package value is $950!!!! Thanks to all...capt.ron

name: Capt. Nick Neuberg
boat_name: Benchmark
date: 4/9/08
other: The 44' Benchmark will be ready to go in the Highlands by the 15th of April. The 20' Benchmark 2 will be available on or before April 10th for some early season bass and flounder for up to 3 anglers. It should be gettin good soon we had a very mild winter. Come join us. 888-552-TUNA (8862)

name: Capt. Ron
boat_name: Fishermen
date: 4/05/08
where: Bay
species: Striped Bass
bait_used: Clams
water_temp: 45-47 1/2 degrees
other: Not a good start to the 2008 season. Ran to the back bay, found some bait, some gannets, not a bite. Bounced around depths from 20ft to 7ft, inshore, offshore and in between. 10 minutes before we threw in the towel, a miracle, we caught a short! The guy was fishing with a Flounder rig! I'm sure someone will post the pic of the first Bass of the year. The kids fishing opening day probably had bigger trout! Water temp went from 45 to 47 1/2, had a good outgoing all day and did read a nice shot of fish tight to the bottom, just couldn't get them to bite. Weather turned out beautifull with plenty of sunshine. Great too see the regs, they keep me in business, thanks guys! NE' for the next two days doesn't sound too good. Andy and Joe, check with me tomorrow, Monday may be a blow out. Patience will pay off, I promise. Capt.ron

name: Billy G.
boat_name: In-Two-Deep
date: 04/04/08
where: Raritan Bay
method: Bunker chuncks
species: Striped Bass
bait_used: bunker
water_depth: 8-20
water_temp: 46-47
other: Had nothing better to do so I decided to spend a quiet night on the bay. Hit the water around 11pm Friday night and the Bay was as flat as glass. Left Keyport and saw a couple of Bunker skimming away from the boat but not enough sign to throw a cast net. I took a slow ride to Great Kills where I saw a Seal playing around which turned out to be the highlight of the night. I was able to scroung up 6 bunker which turned out to be more than enough. I really didn't have any expectations of catching any Bass with the water temps being as low as they were. I did mark a few big fish up inside the harbour. I fished until 09:30 the following morning without a bite. Did'nt mark much of anything either. Caught several fish the same day last year but the water was a couple of degrees warmer then. I'll be back out this coming Friday night. I Suspect to see a lot more life next weekend but need some warmer water.

name: Rick
e_mail: andersr1@lasalle.edu
boat_name: tikitime
date: 4/4/08
where: seaside bridge
method: trolling
species: Striped Bass
size: 22"-26"
bait_used: white bucktail
water_depth: 5'
water_temp: ??
other: dusk(7:30) to bout 10pm...threw fin-S, plugs, poppers, storm shad..they didnt go for anything but the bucktails!! caught 9, beautiful night!

name: mark fuduli
e_mail: tunamark@aol.com
boat_name: atlantic star
date: 3/30/08
where: shrewsbury river
method: rod and reel
species: Winter Flounder
bait_used: worms and clams
water_depth: under 10 feet
other: fishing was slow 9 or 10 caught on whole boat, just nice to be out on water. fishing was better this week than last week.

name: brett
e_mail: slapshot710@aol.com
boat_name: dauntless
date: 3-30
where: offshore reef and mudhole
method: anchor
species: Ling (AKA Red Hake)
size: 2to4
bait_used: clams and bergalls
water_depth: 115 to 165
water_temp: cold
other: hit the d frist 5 spots on the reef nothing except congers and dogs finally he moves and we kill them 4 cod 1 black on the boat i had 6 ling great crew ok captain recomened norma k or paramount over him if you went nice fish

name: capnchuck
e_mail: capnchuck@yahoo.com
boat_name: Quit Playin with your Dingy
date: 3/30/2008
where: Upper Barnagat Bay
method: Bottom
species: Winter Flounder
size: 15-16
bait_used: Pink Teaser Clam/Corn
water_depth: 5-7'
water_temp: 40's
other: Water Claity Poor, Outgoing Tide, Slow Day overall, only landed 2 fish

name: fishingmortgageman
e_mail: epj@mhmonthenet.com
date: March 26,2008
species: Striped Bass
other: The weather was so nice on Wednesday that I just had to get out and try. I went around 2pm to the north end of Raritan Bay. I had some clams and worms to tempt the first striper of the season. I stayed until 5pm and only had one touch. I was lucky enough to bring the short to the beach. I did not have a thermometer but the water still felt really cold and the fish did not fight that hard. He fell for the worm and I am planning on making him the first of many this year. Get out and enjoy the spring.

name: Steven Fritts
e_mail: bean252000@yahoo.com
boat_name: Run Off
date: March 24,2008
where: South Mantoloking Bridge
method: Bait
species: Winter Flounder
size: up to 15"
bait_used: Sand worms
water_depth: 6-5 Ft.
water_temp: 42.00
other: incoming tide total 10

name: ED JR.
e_mail: BDIVILA@ACEELECTRONICS.COM
boat_name: CAROL ANNE 2
date: 3/23/2008
where: BARNEGATE BAY
method: BOTTOM
species: Winter Flounder
size: 13"-15"
bait_used: SAND WORM WITH PINK MR. TWISTER
water_depth: 9 FEET
water_temp: 45
other: CHUMMED HEAVEY FOR THE FIRST HOUR CORN AND CRUSHED MUSSELS 2 CHUM LOGS. AFTER AN HOUR GOT THE FIRST FISH, FISHED 3 HRS TOTAL COUGHT 7 FISH, MISSED 5.

name: Steven Fritts
e_mail: bean252000@yahoo.com
boat_name: Run Off
date: March 23,2008
where: South Mantoloking Bridge
method: Bait
species: Winter Flounder
size: up to 15"
bait_used: Sands worms
water_depth: 6-5 Ft.
water_temp: 42.00
other: incoming tide total 16

name: Capt.Ron
boat_name: FISHERMEN
date: 3/13/08
species: Striped Bass
other: It's almost time!! We will begin sailing Saturday April 5th for Stripers. Bunkers showing up already in the bay, hopefully the bite will be on. I wouldn't expect too much though..... Lots of Small fish last season, in both the Spring and Fall. The big fish never made it this way in december. A week after we stopped sailing I saw pics coming out of Virginia and North Carolina of many 25 to 40 pound cows!! I'm sure the lack of Herring inshore, for us, had alot to do with those fish bye-passing our area. Not happy with the Fluke or the Fuel situation for this season. We are already being warned of $4.00 or more a gallon. As you know, I have always tried to keep the price fare, I certtainly realize how much it cost in addition to the fare just to fish for one day. I am in a constant battle from the Fluke regulations,too now trying to prep myself for the Saltwater fishing licence fight. Who would have ever though such a simple way of life would ever become so complicated!! One thing is a gauraunty, I'll give you 110% every time out, will go where we have to go and do what we have to do to survive......Capt.Ron

name: Mike Accordino
boat_name: Dauntless
date: 2/24/08
where: the Mud
species: Ling (AKA Red Hake)
other: hopped on the Dauntless. slow ling fishing for most with a few cod and a lot of big silver eels. myself and the other guys up on the bow did better 15 or 20 nice ling you have to move around when the water temps are this cold just like blackfishing. 1 an ounce heavier sinker than you need, and fish braid on the light side. that will allow you to bounce that sinker around in an out of the snags on the wreck to put in in front of a holed up cod or ling.. just my theory

name: mike the cowboy palamar
e_mail: pally@aoll.com
boat_name: chumlee
date: 2-20-2008
where: mudhole
method: clam
species: Blackfish
size: 1-14 lbs
water_depth: 111 feet
water_temp: 36
other: pally took another break from work cause he's so lazy slept a lot and caught a few black bass

name: Ray Burke
boat_name: Mad Gaffer II
date: 02/09
where: Edge of Mud Hole
method: Bottom
species: Tautog
size: up to 6 LBS
bait_used: Green Crabs
water_depth: 105 Feet
water_temp: 42
other: It was a beautiful day on the ocean for February! We fished some spots we haven't fished in a while today. There were no anchoring conditions early, but by the time we got to the second drop the south wind picked up enough to get on the spot. The blackfish were certainly there!! Ron Long caught 5 of the 6 keepers he landeded on that spot, none of which needed to be measured and were up to 6 LBS. Charlie Racovic got 4 keepers for the day and a nice ling. There were scattered keepers amongst the rest of the fisherman on the boat. The fish are still around and we hope to get out on the weekends if the weather holds out!! Call Ray at 732-803-6276 to reserve a spot.

name: Mad Gaffer
date: feb 3rd,2008
where: Mudhole
method: Crabs
species: Blackfish
size: 11 lbs
bait_used: green crabs
water_depth: 130 ft
water_temp: 41
other: Lou DeMartini had several blackfish one of which was 11 1/2 lbs. Chris Garone had an 8 pounder and several other blackfish. Rick Minter had a 7 pounder and several other fish as did Mark Murray. We had a decent showing of blackfish around the boat as well as quite a few large ling. Capt Ray will be sailing weekends. This weekend we will be fishing wrecks further to the souh in search of bigger blackfish, cod and ling. For reservations call: 732 803-6276.

name: jack,stephen,frank and lenny
e_mail: happyjax710@yahoo.com
boat_name: paramount
date: feb 3rd,2008
where: mudhole and farms
method: bottom(wrecks)
species: Ling (AKA Red Hake)
size: 1 to 3 pounds
bait_used: herring and clams
water_depth: 100 to 220
water_temp: low 40s
other: hit the paramount for ling today in beautiful weather but the ling didn't cooperate.capt francis worked very hard,as usual butling were nowhere to be found.there was tons of porpoise life ou there and my girlfriends 12 yr old son stephen enjoyed that.overall just a day out with glassy flat seas and beautiful weather(the 7 ling we got were just a bonus oon this beautiful day)ling fishing this winter has not been up to par with last winter.tight lines guys.

name: Fil
e_mail: Filipe714@yahoo.com
boat_name: Voyager
date: 1/27/2008
where: Offshore
method: Clams/jig
species: Porgy
size: up to 18lbs
bait_used: Clams
water_depth: 210- ?
water_temp: ?
other: Headed out on the Voyager Friday night for the first time of offshore fishing. I would first like to start off by stating what a tight and wonderful operating they are running on the Voyager. No need to rush to the dock to get to your desired spot because you are allowed on the boat in the order your payment was received. Mates and captain were an absolute treat as there attitudes and helpfulness was nothing short of amazing. Anyhow, to the fishing. It took us about five hours and change to get out to the fishing grounds (he took it slow so we could sleep) and the first drop produced only a couple of fish. After a slight repositioning, a mix of porgies, pollock, and ling were comign over the rails. We fished 4 different recks and fishing was fair on the first three drops but the last drop really made the day. Many people caught a mix of cod, an 17lb pollock on a jig which did not win the pool, a few jumbo porgies, and a couple of seabass. I personally, landed 2 jumbo sized porgies, about a half dozen conger eals, two jumbo porgies, a half dozen ling, a pollock which weighed in at 6lbs, and a cod which weighed in just under 7lbs. All in all a great day on the water!

name: Capt. Ray Burke
boat_name: Mad Gaffer
date: 1/27.08
where: mud hole
species: Blackfish
size: 11 lb
bait_used: green crabs
water_depth: 100 ft
water_temp: 41
other: Despite awful conditions and rough weather Abe Beren managed to catch six nice keepers up to 7 1/2 pounds. Charlie Rokovic also managed six keepers. Richard Wong had his limit and also a fish around 11 1/2 ponds. Tony Cavallero caught his limit as well with fish up to 5 pounds. A few other fish were caught by other fishermen as well. All fish that were caught over their limit were released unharmed. Capt Ray has openings all week and will be sailing all winter, weather permitting. For individual reservations or a charter call: 732 803-6276.

name: Captain Ray Burke
boat_name: Mad Gaffer II
date: 01/23
where: Edge of Mud Hole
method: Bottom
species: Tautog
size: up to 8 LBS
bait_used: Green Crabs
water_depth: 100 Feet
water_temp: 45
other: Captain Ray had a few friends out today for a fun trip!! In a short day they limited the boat out with Blackfish up to 8 LBS and added a few ling and codfish for good measure. The fishing was very good and the weekend weather looks good. Ray has some spots for Saturday and Sunday, so call for a reservation at 732-803-6276. The Mad Gaffer will continue to sail as long as the weather holds up.

name: CHRIS
boat_name: CHICKEN OF THE SEA
date: 01/19/08
where: SG REEF
method: ANCHOR
species: Tautog
size: SHORT TO 9#
bait_used: CRABS
water_depth: 60
water_temp: 42.5-43.0
other: BACK OUT TO THE REEF FOR THE TOG. CREW OF 4 PLUS MYSELF AND WE PUT TOGETHER A PRETTY GOOD CATCH OF BLACKFISH TO 9# ALONG WITH A KEEPER COD. NICE CONDITIONS AND GOOD FISHING. UNFORTUNATELY I DONATED MY ANCHOR TO THE ARTIFICIAL REEF PROGRAM. THATS THE COST OF DOING BUSINESS. GOD BLESS AMERICA AND GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!!!!

name: Ray Burke
boat_name: Mad Gaffer
date: 1/19/08
where: Edge of Mudhole
method: Bottomfishing
species: Blackfish
size: up to 14 1/2 lbs
bait_used: crabs
water_depth: 100 ft
water_temp: 44 degrees
other: Sat 1/19: We had very good fishing on edge of mudhole. Charlie Rakovick and Joe Zeza caught 6 keepers each and Joe had a nice codfish as well. Abe Beren had 6 keepers and most of the other fishermen caught at least a few nice fish. Capt. Ray had 6 keepers up to 14 1/2 pounds himself. All shorts and fish over the limit were released unharmed.

name: Captain Ray Burke
boat_name: Mad Gaffer II
date: 01/13
where: Long Branch
method: Bottom
species: Tautog
size: Up to 10 LBS
bait_used: Green Crabs
water_depth: 40 Feet
water_temp: 43
other: Tony Cavalara of Flemington had 16 keeper blackfish today up to 7 LBS and released all but his 4 fish limit. Abe Baren of Staten Island managed to boat 10 Keepers up to 5 LBS keeping only his limit. Dennis Mokener of PA and his group had a nice catch of fish!! Dennis had fish up to 10 LBS and between the other guys in his group they managed a few fish over 7 LBS. Captain Ray even dropped his line and caught his limit of blackfish. Ray said he will continue to sail throughout the winter as long as the weather and fishing holds out. Considering the amount of fish in-shore at this time of January, we should have the fish around for a while. Call Ray on his cell at 732-803-6276 for a reservation.

name: Ray Burke
boat_name: Mad Gaffer
date: 1/12/08
where: Elberon
method: Bottom
species: Blackfish
size: 6-7 lbs
bait_used: crabs
water_depth: 50 ft
water_temp: 43
other: Bob Sahareck from Bethlehem,PA and his charter had a good day's blackfishing with fish up to 7 lbs. Most people caught their limit and there were many throw backs. Also a few cod and ling were taken. There are openings next week. Please call Capt. Ray Burke:732 803-6276.

name: CHRIS
boat_name: CHICKEN OF THE SEA
date: 01/11/2008
where: SG REEF
method: ANCHOR
species: Tautog
size: APPROX 7#
bait_used: CRABS
water_depth: 60-65
water_temp: 45.5
other: OUT TO THE REEF FOR A SHOT AT THE BLACKFISH. PICKED AWAY AND PUT A COUPLE OF DECENT FISH IN THE BOAT. RELEASED A BUNCH OF 12-13" FISH. NICE DAY ON THE WATER. GOD BLESS AMERICA AND GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!!!!

name: CHRIS
boat_name: CHICKEN OF THE SEA
date: 01/06/08
where: SG REEF
method: ANCHOR
species: Tautog
size: APPROX 5-6#
bait_used: CRABS
water_depth: 60-65
water_temp: 43.5
other: OUT EARLY WITH A CREW OF 3 FOR A SHOT AT THE BLACKFISH. HAD PROBLEMS GETTING ON THE PIECE, GOT SET UP AND BOATED A FEW DECENT FISH BEFORE THE BITE TURNED OFF. BEAUTIFUL CONDITIONS FOR THIS TIME OF THE YEAR. GOD BLESS AMERICA AND GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!!!