Angler Name :
E-Mail :
Boat Name: Big Jamaica
Date Fished: 1/2/05
Location: offshore
Fishing Method: bottom, clam
Specie: Black Sea Bass
Size: between 4 and 6 lbs
Bait or Lure: Clams, Jigs
Water Depth: 250
Water Temp.: ???
Information : Went on the 18hr offshore bottom trip with the Jamaica. Fishing was pretty much a slow pick, but the fish that were boated were monsters. I would say that the average catch was about 5 to 7 fish a person. With the exception of the few anglers that had the only sweet spot of the wreck at one drop. There were a few nice cod and pollock boated as well. Fishing not what it should be out there yet, but at least I have some nice fillets. Bagged 6 myself with only one under 5 lbs.

Angler Name : remm
E-Mail : remm@comcast.net
Boat Name: midi II
Date Fished: 01/02/05
Location: Barnegate light
Fishing Method: Troll / jig
Specie: Striped Bass
Size:
Bait or Lure: umbrellas,kastmaster,alva
Water Depth: 20-50
Water Temp.: 44-46
Information : We fished hard for two rats. hardly any marks from the CG station to Harvey Cedars. We were one of two boats out. I know why. Time to overhaul the gear. Sure beat taking down the christmas tree though !

Angler Name : Andy Beko
E-Mail : DraBeko@cs.com
Boat Name: Calypso
Date Fished: January 1, 2005
Location: Wrecks
Fishing Method: Bottom
Specie: Tautog
Size: Up to 9.5 Lbs.
Bait or Lure: Crabs
Water Depth: 80 ft.
Water Temp.: 46
Information : Action picked up later on in the day. I caught a 9+ pounder, each of us caught a few over 4 Lbs. Chris Murphy caught a large dogfish that made his trip. A great start to the new year.

Angler Name : John Shipley
E-Mail : stjude@comcast.net
Boat Name: saint Jude
Date Fished: 1/1/05
Location: 72-80 miles SE of manasquan
Fishing Method: bottom
Specie: Black Sea Bass
Size: 2-7 lbs.
Bait or Lure: clam
Water Depth: 230 - 270 ft.
Water Temp.: cold enough
Information : Got a bunch of the boys (Joe Yocco, Joe Frasco, John Cherry, Don-d Hallingse, Bob Nagel, Paul Heinel, Chris Stinnet, and some kid named Michael) to brave the cold atlantic for a trip to some offshore wrecks for the elusive "giant seabass" We found them and enjoyed catching them. I think it's a long way to go though and will probably opt to take a party boat next year. We caught our limit which translates to alot of meat when you consider their size! Seas were remarkably bearable considering the time of year.

Angler Name : Fillet & Release
E-Mail :
Boat Name: Atlantic Star
Date Fished: 1/1/05
Location: Atlantic Highlands
Fishing Method: Bottom
Specie: Tautog
Size: Up to 5.5
Bait or Lure: Green Crab and clam
Water Depth: 60'
Water Temp.:
Information : Great day out. Ling, Tautog,shark, eel, begaul, even a whiting. Everyone caught fish. Great Captain and Crew. Great way to start the New Year