Angler Name : Dan Potenza
E-Mail : mlpotenza@yahoo.com
Boat Name: Anticipation
Date Fished: 6-26
Location: Triplw Wrecks
Fishing Method: Chummng
Specie: Blue Shark
Size: 200
Bait or Lure: Bluefish Filets.
Water Depth: 210
Water Temp.: 68
Information : Not unlike everyone else, Atlantic Lake proved to be a bluefish and blueshark haven. Were bothered by blues all day and managed to release three bluesharks up to 200lbs. Life was everywhere and the water was beautiful. On the way home we saw what looked to be either a Mako or White upwards of 700-800 lbs. There had to be 8 feet between the dorsal and the tail. Tried to bait it but no go. All in all a gret day.

Angler Name : Michael
E-Mail : HookedUp@aol.com
Boat Name: Grey Goose
Date Fished: 6/26/03
Location: North of Shark River
Fishing Method: Trolling
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: Up to 48"
Bait or Lure: Green & White Bunker Spoons
Water Depth: 28'
Water Temp.: 68
Information : Trolled for two hours just before dark and had 28# 34.5# & 365# Bass. Longest was 48". Nice trip.

Angler Name : Larry "Mac" MacSherry
E-Mail : captpaul@bountyhuntercharters.com
Boat Name: Bounty Hunter
Date Fished: 06/26/2003
Location: Inshore Wrecks
Fishing Method: Bottom Fishing
Specie: Black Sea Bass
Size: Up to 3 1/2 Lbs.
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 65 to 80 Ft.
Water Temp.: 65 Degrees
Information : The "Mac" MacSherry charter got in on the hot Seabass fishing today when Capt. Paul put the Bounty Hunter on 4 wrecks in 65 to 80 Ft. of water south of Manasquan. By 11:30AM the 6 man charter had a limit catch of 150 large Seabass in the box. The last stop produced all big fish with many of the largest approaching the 3 1/2 Lb. mark.

Angler Name : Pat Ryan
E-Mail : njcharter@aol.com
Boat Name: Canyon Runner
Date Fished: June 26
Location: Hudson Canyon
Fishing Method: Trolling
Specie: Bluefin Tuna
Size: 30-35 pounds
Bait or Lure: Mini-Mamba Bars
Water Depth: 3000
Water Temp.: 70
Information : The Canyon Runner was back in off the edge in 500 Fathoms of the Hudson Canyon and Capt. Phil Dulanie and mates Justin Nighan and Mike Zajac once again put their charter on tuna. Trolling in the morning with the Pat Ryan charter from Bryn Mawr, PA was slow as only several skipjack tuna were boated and released (with them around you would think the yellowfin are not far behind). However, Noon once again proved to be the feeding time as the fish came up and we went 4 for 8 on 30-35 pound Bluefins. The hot lure today was the green/blue mini-mamba bars. On another positive note, unlike Tuesday when we crushed the fish but had no bait readings and the tuna had no bait in the stomachs, today the fish were loaded with rainfish and other tiny baitfish.

Angler Name : JOHN AND RUSTY
E-Mail : JOHN.PERILLO2@VERIZON.NET
Boat Name: KEEPER
Date Fished: 6/25
Location: HALF MILE NORTH OF SHREWSBURY ROCKS
Fishing Method: CHUNKING BUNKER HEADS
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: UP TOO 39 LBS
Bait or Lure: BUNKER
Water Depth: 20 FT
Water Temp.: 73
Information : LEFT OUT OF MANASQUAN INLET AT 5:00 PM.COULD NOT OF ASKED FOR BETTER CONDITIONS.FOUND THE BUNKER 1 MILE NORTH OF INLET,BUT HAD NO LUCK WITH ANY FISH UNDER THEM.LOADED UP THE BOAT WITH BAIT AND HEADED NORTH TO THE ROCKS.IT WAS NON STOP FISHING FROM THERE ON.PUT 14 STRIPERS ALL OVER 19LBS ON THE BOAT INCLUDING MY BIGGEST YET 39LBS.STRANGELY ENOUGH THEY WOULD NOT TOUCH THE LIVE BUNKER.HEADS ONLY.WHAT A GREAT WAY TO END A BAD DAY AT WORK.

Angler Name : Nick Suhr
E-Mail : jnsuhr@aol.com
Boat Name: Opa's Boat
Date Fished: June 25, 2003
Location: 1/4 mile East of Tower near Romer
Fishing Method: Clam chumming at anchor
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 27" - 7 lbs
Bait or Lure: Clam
Water Depth: 28
Water Temp.: 74
Information : Went by myself and got in 2 hours on the incoming tide between 3:00 and 5:00 this afternoon. Crushed clams for chum, etc. First fish was the only striper. The rest were a couple of dog fish and a small skate. The bluefish never appeared, for which I was grateful. It was slow going, but a beautiful afternoon.

Angler Name : Allen Iverson
E-Mail : captbob@aluresportfishing.com
Boat Name: A-LURE
Date Fished: June 24-25
Location:
Fishing Method:
Specie: Weakfish
Size:
Bait or Lure:
Water Depth:
Water Temp.: 70
Information : Capt Bob Konz and mate Bob Gold took Allen Iverson ( of the Philadelphia 76ers) out for his second trip aboard the A-LURE. We first drifted and snagged live bunker off Asbury and caught 3 stripers to 30 pounds, and lost 3 more at the boat. We then moved off to 17 fathoms to fish for blues. It was non stop action for four hours. Its great to see a super star basket ball player have the enthusiasim that he shows.

Angler Name : Buzzy Rabi
E-Mail : buzzy@fishbuzz.com
Boat Name: BragginSize
Date Fished: 6-25-03
Location: Outside Manasquan Inlet
Fishing Method: drifting/power drifting
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 35" 16.5 #
Bait or Lure: Livelining bunker
Water Depth: 28
Water Temp.: 65
Information : Broke the Squan Inlet in search of fluke. Fished the Mile marker out to 75 feet of water. Water dirty and lack of drift not very accomadating. Power drifted with 8 oz Crazy Eye Ball Jig and caught very aggressive dogfish. Moved inshore to 15 feet and caught nothing but skates. After 5 hours of disappointment headed for the barn only to run up on a pod of bunker. Snagged, reset snag, sent Mr. Bunker down and caught a nice 16.5# Striper. Not a 30 or 40 #'er but a good eating size Bass. KEEP your eyes and ears open for bunker. Fish'Em Up....Buzzy of FishBuzz

Angler Name : Tom Headley
E-Mail : captpaul@bountyhuntercharters.com
Boat Name: Bounty Hunter
Date Fished: 06/25/2003
Location: Inshore Wrecks
Fishing Method: Bottom Fishing
Specie: Black Sea Bass
Size: Up to 4 Lbs.
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 60 to 85 Ft.
Water Temp.: 65 Degrees
Information : Capt. Paul returned to Seabass fishing with the Tom Headley charter. Running the Bounty Hunter to the wrecks Southeast of Manasquan and anchoring on 4 small snags in 60 to 85 Ft. of water the 5 person charter had all the Seabass they wanted by Noon. The majority of the fish were in the 1 1/2 to 2Lb class with 2 dozen of the larger fish falling between 3 to 4 Lbs.

Angler Name : Captain Charlie Martino
E-Mail : NJtackle@aol.com
Boat Name: LIGHT TACKLE
Date Fished: 6/23-6/24-6/25
Location: off Belmar
Fishing Method:
Specie: Fluke
Size: 3-6 lbs
Bait or Lure:
Water Depth:
Water Temp.:
Information : On June 23rd the Robert Eliseo crew slow picked with striped bass. Lots of bluefish off Belmar to Shrewsbury Rocks area. Water temperature was 67 degrees. On June 24th, Dave from the Reel Seat, John and Howie had a great day fluke fishing. Dave limited out. We had over 20 keepers up to 5 lbs. On June 25th, the Philadelphia crew from Fishtown had another great day fluking. Drew limited out and caught a 6 lb. fluke. Most of them were 3 to 5 lbs.

Angler Name : Troy Cotton
E-Mail : njcharter@aol.com
Boat Name: Canyon Runner
Date Fished: June 25
Location: Triple Wrecks
Fishing Method: Chumming
Specie: Blue Shark
Size: 50 & 125
Bait or Lure: Blues
Water Depth: 220
Water Temp.: 71
Information : The Canyon Runner crew of Capt. Phil Dulanie, Mike Zajac and Justin Nighan took a short break from the canyon and only ran 60 miles today to put the Troy Cotton charter from Philadelphia into sharks. Unfortunately with no wind there was no drift and the sharking was less than stellar. However, the crew still managed a couple Blue Sharks of 50 and 125 pounds We were once again fishing in the area of the triple wrecks in 180 feet of 71 degree water.

Angler Name : Andy Slobinski
E-Mail :
Boat Name: Freedom
Date Fished: 6/25/03
Location: red church
Fishing Method: bottom
Specie: Fluke
Size: up to 23 inched
Bait or Lure: squid / killie combo
Water Depth: 60'
Water Temp.: 64
Information : Went out with captains John Shipley and Greg Tonkovitch who put us on the fish all day. The fish box was full to the rim with nice keepers as our total catch (including released fish) approached the tripple digits. The day came to an end with a teriffic show from some big whales off of Belmar which we stopped to soak in on our way back to Manasquan.

Angler Name : john,pete,mike
E-Mail : mosk2003@aol.com
Boat Name: tile wave
Date Fished: june 24
Location: off asbury
Fishing Method: snag bunker
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 0
Bait or Lure: live bunker
Water Depth:
Water Temp.:
Information : had no problem snagging all the bunker we wanted on tuesday morning,they were everywhere.but we didnt get any stripers,only some bluefish hits. we also tried trolling some bunker spoons which have been productive for us recently also,but nothing. nobody else seemed to do too well either.

Angler Name : Ron Antonelli - RAFT
E-Mail : karonaraft@cs.com
Boat Name: karona
Date Fished: 6-24
Location: Shark River - Monmouth Beach
Fishing Method: live-lining - trolling
Specie: Bluefish
Size: 9-13 lbs.
Bait or Lure: live bunker + bunker spoons
Water Depth: 25-35'
Water Temp.: 68-70 dgs.
Information : Left Manasquan at 6:30 am to patrol north searching for bunker and bass. Read 67 dgs., not a good sign. Came up on small pods of bunker, snagged some, and let-em swim,. Only bluefish. Kept moving north, snagging more bait and again more bluefish. Bait pods still small and not many larger fish in and around them. By 10 am the water temp was 70 dgs. Quit snagging bait, and started trolling spoons, again, more bluefish. Obviously, the ocean has changed dramaticly in the last 4 days, unless you like catching bluefish !!!. Happy trails..........

Angler Name : Mike Jones
E-Mail : njcharter@aol.com
Boat Name: Canyon Runner
Date Fished: June 24
Location: Hudson Canyon
Fishing Method: Trolling
Specie: Yellowfin Tuna
Size: up to 50 pounds
Bait or Lure: Mamba Bars/Ballyhoo
Water Depth: 500 Fathoms
Water Temp.: 68
Information : The Canyon Runner crew of Capt. Phil Dulanie, Mike Zajac and Justin Nighan really out did themselves this time. I just got the call on the sat phone and here’s the report. Giving the canyon one more shot after a slow day Monday they found the tuna. Fishing with the Mike Jones charter from Philadelphia, PA they headed to the Hudson Canyon. Working the west wall into the 70-degree water we picked our first 40-pound Bluefin around 7:30am. Working off the edge into the deep we started to pick a little better with both ballyhoo and mini-mamba spreader bars doing the job. By Noon we had our limit of 6 Bluefins in the boat all between 25-40 pounds plus one 40 pound Yellowfin – then the bite got really really good. From Noon until 2pm the schools were up on top and we boated and released another 20 Bluefins with 70% between 25-50 pounds and 30% shorter than 27 inches. At one point the charter went 7 for 9 on Bluefins when every rod loaded up We finished the day with a total of 28 tuna.

Angler Name : MIKE WILSON
E-Mail : mwilson@itcmed.com
Boat Name: CANDYLYNN
Date Fished: 06-24-2003
Location: FLYNNS KNOLL
Fishing Method: DRIFT
Specie: Fluke
Size: SHORTS TOO 22 INCHES
Bait or Lure: SPEARING AND SMELLTS
Water Depth: 18-70
Water Temp.: 66
Information : LEFT THE DOCK AT 4:30AM AND FISHED TILL 3:00PM. IT WAS THE BEST DAY I'VE HAD IN A LONG TIME. THE WEATHER WAS GREAT AND THE FISH ACTIVE. I CAUGHT MANY FLUKE AND WAS HAPPY TO GO HOME WITH 7 KEEPERS. THE BIGGEST WAS ABOUT 4.5 POUNDS. DOG FISH ON THE BEACH SENT ME BACK TO THE KNOLL. SEE YOU GUYS AND LADIES ON SATURDAY, IF THE WEATHER WORKS OUT.

Angler Name : Joe
E-Mail : Barney0028@aol.com
Boat Name: Misty Morn
Date Fished: June 24, 2003
Location: Sandy Hook, Reach Channel
Fishing Method: drift
Specie: Fluke
Size:
Bait or Lure: squid, bellies, spearing
Water Depth:
Water Temp.:
Information : The "South River Pub Fluke Fishing Team" again chartered the "Misty Morn" for a day of fishing. Capt Sean took the 35 of us out to the Reach channel near Chapel Hill channel to start the day. Some nice fluke were caught within the first few minutes with very few shorts or Sea Robins. As the day progressed the robin count climbed and the fluke got smaller after the tide change. The largest fluke pool winner was Tony Gonzales and high hook was Al Kolator. Tuesday must have been the nicest day of the year so far and all aboard had a great time with most people catching fish but no one was even near a limit. The team returned to the Pub for our debriefing over beer and pizza.

Angler Name : Stephen
E-Mail :
Boat Name: n/a
Date Fished: 6/24/03
Location: back bays near corson's inlet
Fishing Method: flounder rigs
Specie: Fluke
Size: small to 18"
Bait or Lure: killies, minnows, mackerel
Water Depth: 10-20'
Water Temp.: "comfortable"
Information : went out and caught 11 flounder, but just one keeper (18"). caught a good size sand shark late in the day, but it was too late to kill it and use it for bait (best flounder bait i know of). didn't catch anything on the mackerel (shark caught on mackerel) , caught the keeper on a killie

Angler Name : Capt. Rich Arose
E-Mail : www.temptationsportfishing.com
Boat Name: Temptation Sportfishing
Date Fished: 6-24-2003
Location: Cigar
Fishing Method: Drift
Specie: Blue Shark
Size: up to 8 1/2 feet
Bait or Lure: Chumming
Water Depth: 130
Water Temp.: 62 - 68
Information : Myself and Capt. Jim ( Laurie C ) ran out on the Temptation for the first shark trip of the year... couldn't have bought a nicer day on Lake Atlantic... Left the dock at 545 and were setting up at the north end of the cigar at 700... water temps starting at 62.... absolutely flat ocean and no breeze... slow drift at 1/2 knot... no action till approximately 1030 when we drifted through a weed line... temps went to 65 on the other side... lots of life. bluesfish ( just enough around to keep ya on your toes ), baitfish, sunfish... then the blue sharks came. All said and done... no mako, but a great day with 5 blue shark releases and a mystery bite.. Thresher ? took a long bait and never got it close enough to verify, but the only part I saw was the end of the tail. Headed back at 330 .. water temp 68 when we left...

Angler Name :
E-Mail : captbob@aluresportfishing.com
Boat Name: A-LURE
Date Fished: June 23
Location: triple wrecks
Fishing Method: drifting
Specie: Blue Shark
Size:
Bait or Lure:
Water Depth: 180
Water Temp.: 60.8
Information : Capt Bob Konz and mate Scott Forfar,hosted the crew from the New Jersey Fishing Show today. We arived at the triple wreck area around 1:30 p.m. and were attacked by blue fish right away. About an hour later we hooked the first blue shark. Tina Cervasio fought the 170 pound blue with the help of Dave Szolt # 79 of the New York Jets. Next up Dave fought a smaller blue for a short battle. Tina used the harness to fight the next one and handled it easily. The last one Dave whooped in short order. The high light of the trip was the apperance of 5 Basking sharks traveling in a line, that came right up to the boat. The crew of the New Jersey Fishing show caught all of this on film, even an under water camera. The fisnished show should be exciting to see WATCH FOR IT.

Angler Name : dan soma / jim kerr
E-Mail : freddy_pratts@yahoo.com
Boat Name: Sun Shine Pam
Date Fished: 6-23-03
Location: Deleware Bay
Fishing Method: Drifting
Specie: Fluke
Size: 17in to21in
Bait or Lure: T.S.
Water Depth: 15ft.
Water Temp.:
Information : Was a sunny day and it was rough.The drift was very fast and it was hard fishing.There was two to three footers all day,but we still caught nine fluke.

Angler Name : John Soughan
E-Mail : captpaul@bountyhuntercharters.com
Boat Name: Bounty Hunter
Date Fished: 06/23/2003
Location: Mud Hole
Fishing Method: Chumming
Specie: Bluefish
Size: Up to 10 Lbs.
Bait or Lure: Bunker & Butterfish
Water Depth: 240 Ft.
Water Temp.: 62 Degrees
Information : Capt. Paul broke away from the Seabass schedule to take the John Soughan charter Bluefishing. You could not ask for a more perfect day. Temperature in the mid 80's., Bright Sunshine (That's right Sunshine). No Wind and Bluefish that were willing to bite their heads off. Drifting in the Mud Hole the 4 man charter landed and released over 90 Blues. The larger fish were in the 10 Lb. class. Now is the time to get in on this great fishing and we still have some open days in July. Give us a call.

Angler Name : chris
E-Mail :
Boat Name: Miss Madeline
Date Fished: 06/23/2003
Location:
Fishing Method: liveline & troll
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 34 lbs
Bait or Lure: live bunker
Water Depth:
Water Temp.:
Information : Headed out again with 2 buddies and immediately put a nice bass in the boat - boat traffic picked up - fishing didn't. Bluefish killed me today - fun to catch though. flat calm day - beats work.

Angler Name : John Tiano
E-Mail : njcharter@aol.com
Boat Name: Canyon Runner
Date Fished: June 23
Location: Wilmington Canyon
Fishing Method: Trolling
Specie: Bluefin Tuna
Size: 30 pounds
Bait or Lure: Ballyhoo
Water Depth: 1000 Fathoms
Water Temp.: 64
Information : Captain Phil Dulanie and mates Justin Nighan and Mike Zajac had to start sometime and today just as good as any other day. Fishing with the John Tiano charter from Middletown, NJ on a trip booked as a learning experience/tutorial rather than as a fishing trip as John has his own canyon capable boat we pulled out every trick in the book to give the guys what they paid for as we headed offshore of the Lindencolh in search of the first tuna of the year. Not seeing what we wanted in 64 degree water we picked up and ran south and east of the Wilmington and found whales, porpoises and birds. Working this area produced skippies and indeed the first two tuna of our 2003 canyon season. The two Bluefins we boated were both small (barely legal) but everyone was still pleased to bag up tuna steaks back at the dock. Both Bluefins ate ballyhoo behind blue/white Ilanders in 500 Fathoms east of the Wilmington. Even better - the weather was absolutely perfect!!!

Angler Name : gene
E-Mail : brnifly@aol.com
Boat Name: TWO CEAS
Date Fished: 6/23
Location: area of the rio tercero wrk. 50m. s/e of barnegat inlet
Fishing Method: chum
Specie: Blue Shark
Size: 200+
Bait or Lure: bluefish/ mackeral
Water Depth: 150'
Water Temp.: 65
Information : we set up first in about 120' near two wrecks about 35 miles out from barnegat inlet. started catchin bluefish right away but there was no drift the temp was close to 62 . i decided to head about 15 miles offshore to deeper and warmer water and it paid off with 4 blue sharks released and a few unknowns lost the drift was a little faster and the bite happened between 5 and 7 pm.

Angler Name : fisherman
E-Mail :
Boat Name:
Date Fished: 6/23
Location: off asbury park
Fishing Method: live bunker
Specie: Striped Bass
Size:
Bait or Lure: bunker
Water Depth: 25 feet
Water Temp.: 60
Information : Left the dock at 6:30 and came back at 10, there were bunker everywhere but no bass, not even a hit for me. Talked to a few other boats and 1 out of 3 boats that we asked had one fish. The fishing is not like what it was a week ago. My guess it the bass have had enough bunker for right now and wont bite. It might turn back on tommarow or the day after that

Angler Name : Michael Giacone
E-Mail : mike.giacone@morganstanty.com
Boat Name: POWER BROKER III
Date Fished: 6/23/03
Location: 50 miles east
Fishing Method: Chuming
Specie: Blue Shark
Size: 250 pounds
Bait or Lure: bluefish
Water Depth: 200 feet
Water Temp.: 61.5
Information : Released 12 Bluesharks

Angler Name : Capt. Lou
E-Mail : Osprey30@aol.com
Boat Name: Dream Seeker
Date Fished: 6/23/03
Location: Asbury Park
Fishing Method: Drifting
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 30lbs +
Bait or Lure: Live Bunker
Water Depth: 40-45 Ft.
Water Temp.: 68F
Information : Left the dock at 5:30PM and spotted bunker in small schools. Snagged enough toput out 6 lines nothing until about 8:15PM. I got the first 30 pounder, Capt. Bob hit the second immediatly and beat mine by 2 Lbs. had 2 more pick-ups but couldn't set the hook #6 octerpus were too small. I will us 8 circles next time. We had a great time with a beautiful bunch of friends until the attendent dropped the Railroad Bridge on Bob's 40 ft. Ocean Express. If it wasn't for the quick action of the Capt. we would all have wound up on the bottom of the Manasquan River.Seems the attendent forgot to hit the siren.

Angler Name : Tom Novak
E-Mail :
Boat Name: S.T. Barb
Date Fished: 6/23/03
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: drift
Specie: Fluke
Size: 19"
Bait or Lure: fluke belly and kellies
Water Depth: 15-60 ft
Water Temp.:
Information : We struggkled when we got out due to the strong current which forced us to use 6 and 8 onces. Ended up with 6 keepers near the naval pier. Too many shorts.

Angler Name : JOHN
E-Mail :
Boat Name: GIZMO
Date Fished: 6-22-03
Location: OLD ORCHARD
Fishing Method: LIVE AND BUNKER CHUNKS
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 36"
Bait or Lure:
Water Depth: 20 FT
Water Temp.: 63 F
Information : FISHED WITH MY REGULAR CREW. FISHED BUNKERS AT ANCHOR. SLOW PICK SUNDAY AM IN THE RAIN. HAD 3 NICE FISH OVER 29" LOTS OF LOST FISH ON THE WHOLE BUNKERS. AFTER THE TIDE CHANGED CONDITIONS WERE POOR.

Angler Name : Ed Gensinger, Paul Willams, Sal La Marca
E-Mail : Captgen33@aol.com
Boat Name: CYNTHIA ANN
Date Fished: 6/22/03
Location: 35 miles out
Fishing Method: Drifting
Specie: Blue Shark
Size: to 150 Lbs
Bait or Lure: Blue Fish Fillet
Water Depth: 175
Water Temp.: 54
Information : Released on Blue Shark.

Angler Name : Andy Sokol
E-Mail : Skolmann@aol.com
Boat Name: Sea Hunter
Date Fished: 6-22-03
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: Drift
Specie: Fluke
Size: Up to 21"s
Bait or Lure: Spearing/Belly
Water Depth:
Water Temp.:
Information : Saw the sun and made a run for the boat. We fished various locals in the bay. Steady pick throughout the afternoon. I totaled 9 fluke of which 5 were keepers and my son Jason was 1 for 2, but his one was the big one of the day at 21"s. Boat was 3/4 full and perhaps 45-50 keepers for the boat.

Angler Name :
E-Mail : seadog2323@aol.com
Boat Name: red robin
Date Fished: 6/22
Location: barnagat ridge south
Fishing Method: troll & jig
Specie: Bluefish
Size: 8-10
Bait or Lure: everything
Water Depth: 57-65
Water Temp.: 60.1
Information : Fished the ridge. Blues are there found a huge school busting the top about half way back to the inlet. Sharked for 2 hours after seeing a big mark on fishfinder but it was a no go. Tightlines

Angler Name : Ron Long
E-Mail : jronlongjr@aol.com
Boat Name: Impestious
Date Fished: 06/22/2003
Location: Near Asbury
Fishing Method: Trolling
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 36 LB 44 inch
Bait or Lure: strech 25
Water Depth: 40 feet
Water Temp.: 60
Information : Was out on my buddies beatiful Shamrock and hit a cow!! Thanks Lou for my bigest Bass to date!!

Angler Name : Bob S.
E-Mail : bsyankees@aol.com
Boat Name:
Date Fished: 6/22/2003
Location: Deal
Fishing Method: surf
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 35" 16lbs
Bait or Lure: clam
Water Depth: 4-5 ft.
Water Temp.: 60
Information : A lot of bigger fish around shrewsberry rocks just have to wait for the bunker to come in and you'll have a good time! tight lines.

Angler Name : Ron Racioppi
E-Mail :
Boat Name: double diamond
Date Fished: 6/22/03
Location: 20 miles South east of resor
Fishing Method: chum
Specie: Blue Shark
Size: to 200lbs
Bait or Lure: mackerel
Water Depth: 200
Water Temp.: 59
Information : After the mako mania,JCSA,and Brett bailey tournaments were all postponed we went shark fishing anyway in flat calm conditions with the Group from Ron Jon heating and cooling. Saw a lot of life but no temperature breaks. The guys went 4 for 6 on bluesharks up to 200 lbs. The drift died in the afternoon and after that bites were hard to come by.

Angler Name : Ron Matlack
E-Mail : captpaul@bountyhuntercharters.com
Boat Name: Bounty Hunter
Date Fished: 06/22/2003
Location: Inshore Wrecks
Fishing Method: Bottom Fishing
Specie: Black Sea Bass
Size: Up to 4 1/2 Lbs
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 80 Ft.
Water Temp.: 62 Degrees
Information : Capt. Paul had the Ron Matlack charter on board the Bounty Hunter today and wasted no time getting back to the wrecks south of Manasquan Making 4 drops on structure in 80 Ft. of water the 5 man charter wasted no time filling the fish box with a limit catch of large Seabass. Ced Vohden had the hot hand today landing the largest Seabass a 4 1/2 pounder along with a 7 Lb. Tog.

Angler Name : Steve Lowe
E-Mail :
Boat Name: Megan Beth
Date Fished: 6/22/03
Location: 15 miles NE of Manasquan
Fishing Method: Chumming
Specie: Bluefish
Size: 10-12 lbs.
Bait or Lure: Bunker/Butterfish
Water Depth: 120 ft.
Water Temp.: 58
Information : The Steve Lowe party was aboard the Megan Beth for a day of Bluefishing. The group caught their limit in the matter of hours with fish ranging from 4 to 12 lbs. The fish were feeding on Sandeels, Squid, and Rainfish. After catching our limit of Bluefish, we stopped on a local wreck and we caught a couple dozen Sea Bass to top off the catch before returning to the dock.

Angler Name : Kevin
E-Mail : kevinorcutt@zenith-products.com
Boat Name: Doris Mae IV
Date Fished: Sunday 6/22
Location: Ridge
Fishing Method: bait and Jig
Specie: Bluefish
Size: up to 10 pounds
Bait or Lure: butterfish - diamond jigs
Water Depth: ?
Water Temp.: ?
Information : Speeding ticket for going 75 in a 55 on route 72...$98.00, fare aboard the Doris Mae ....$38, replacement of a St. Croix rod snaped in half at the 3rd eyelet thanks to Mr. Bluefish...$128, six metal jigs...$15, dozen wireleader hooks $5, enough bluefish blood to paint my basement......Priceless! Great fishing on the Doris Mae on Sunday - light crowd about 25 or so with favorable conditions - no rain just overcast. All the greasy bastards you wanted.. bait or jigging! Anything that I put in the water worked - could of used beef jerky! Big boat and nice mates. Was a little surprised the Capt. took us back in and were at dock by 1:00 (trip posted as 8-2)guess he figured we had killed enough! Go get um this week with that funny orange thing up in the sky!

Angler Name : Tom ONeil
E-Mail : njcharter@aol.com
Boat Name: Canyon Runner
Date Fished: June 22
Location:
Fishing Method: Chumming
Specie: Blue Shark
Size: 100-250
Bait or Lure: Blues
Water Depth: 220
Water Temp.: 68
Information : Captain Phil Dulanie and mates Mike Zajac and Justin Nighan had the Tom O'Neil charter out Sunday for a shot at another Thresher but it did not happen today. We did catch and release two big blue sharks and drop another to provide some action but nothing will be put on the scales today.

Angler Name : Chris Kosty
E-Mail : captpaul@bountyhuntercharters.com
Boat Name: Bounty Hunter
Date Fished: 06/21/2003
Location: Inshore Wrecks
Fishing Method: Bottom Fishing
Specie: Black Sea Bass
Size: Up to 3 1/2 Lbs.
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 65 to 80 Ft.
Water Temp.: 60 Degrees
Information : A rough ocean with 20 to 25 Knot ESE winds along with rain did not stop the Chris Kosty charter from enjoying a banner day of Seabass fishing. Capt. Paul put the Bounty Hunter on 3 wrecks in 65 to 80 Ft. of water and the large Seabass bit like mad dogs. By 11 AM the fish box was full with a limit catch of Seabass up to 3 1/2 Lbs. and we were on our way home.

Angler Name : bill donovan
E-Mail : billd@appliedinfogroup.com
Boat Name: Dauntless
Date Fished: Sat June 21
Location: inshore wrecks
Fishing Method: bait /clamsand squid
Specie: Black Sea Bass
Size: 12" to 3 pounds
Bait or Lure: clams
Water Depth: 50 -60 ft
Water Temp.: ?
Information : Best Seabass fishing I had in a long time 40 keepers actually gave 15 to a nieghbor after I limited out and threw back 30 fish Larger fish seemed to like high hook had a few ind the 2-3 pound class They hit rightthrough the lousy weather(Thunde and lightning

Angler Name : john yenshaw
E-Mail : riverranch 1@yahoo.com
Boat Name: nans pride
Date Fished: 6 21 03
Location: raritan bay
Fishing Method: anchor
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: up to 29 inches
Bait or Lure: clams
Water Depth: 20
Water Temp.: `
Information : went out saturday evening for another try forstripers got about 10 on clams in backof raritan bay it didnt even rain that much there still there!

Angler Name : chris
E-Mail :
Boat Name: MISS MADELINE
Date Fished: 06/21/2003
Location: NORTH OF S.R. INLET
Fishing Method: TROLL
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 20 LBS APPROX
Bait or Lure: SHAD RIG
Water Depth:
Water Temp.:
Information : WHAT A DIFFERENCE ONE DAY MAKES. WENT OUT IN CRAAPY, RAINY, AND FOGGY CONDITIONS TO TRY A REPEAT OF YESTERDAY. COULDN'T FIND ANY LARGE SCHOOLS OF BUNKER - MANAGED 1 NICE BASS ON THE TROLL. THE WHALE WAS STILL AROUND - OFF DEAL. BEATS WORKING

Angler Name : Ray Walter
E-Mail : captpaul@bountyhuntercharters.com
Boat Name: Bounty Hunter
Date Fished: 06/20/2003
Location: Inshore Wrecks
Fishing Method: Bottom Fishing
Specie: Black Sea Bass
Size: Up to 4 Lbs.
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 60 to 85 Ft.
Water Temp.: 60 Degrees
Information : The Ray Walter charter was on board the Bounty Hunter today and Capt. Paul ran to the wrecks 15 Miles south of Manasquan. Making 3 drops in 60 to 85 Ft. of water the charter went to work and filled the fish box with large Seabass up to 4 Lbs. The Seabass fishing is at it's peak right now and hopefully will hold up into early July.

Angler Name : CHRIS
E-Mail :
Boat Name: MISS MADELINE
Date Fished: 06/20/2003
Location: NORTH OF S.R. INLET
Fishing Method: LIVELINING
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 20-34 POUNDS
Bait or Lure: BUNKER
Water Depth:
Water Temp.:
Information : HEADED OUT EARLY AND FOUND THE BUNKER - CAUGHT 6 NICE BASS IN ABOUT AN HOUR. ALSO HAD A LARGE WHALE FEEDING RIGHT NEXT TO THE BOAT FOR NEARLY AN HOUR - ALL WITHIN A COUPLE HUNDRED YARDS OF THE BEACH. GREAT BASS FISHING - THIS CAN'T LAST.

Angler Name : Tony C
E-Mail : tcava1@hotmail.com
Boat Name: The Dauntless
Date Fished: 6/20
Location: Wrecks south of Manasquan
Fishing Method: Bottom, Clam
Specie: Black Sea Bass
Size: Up to 3 lbs
Bait or Lure: Clam
Water Depth: 75 feet
Water Temp.: Mid 50's ?
Information : On what turned out to be a decent day weather-wise, had 8 hours of fishing on a fine boat, The Dauntless out of Pt. Pleasant. Boxed a limit of Sea bass to 3+ lbs and learned a great new technique making this fishing that much more fun. Thanks to Paul, the Jig-Master-General, for showing me the ropes on jigging sea bass. The guy was amazing at hooking up with an Ava-27 and a chartreuse Finesse dropper. Too bad so many of the fair weather fisherman stayed home

Angler Name : Roland, Kirk, Harold
E-Mail : rkrumbei@optonline.net
Boat Name: "Sorry Charlie "
Date Fished: 6/20/03
Location: 60 Miles Southeast Of Manasquan
Fishing Method: Drifting, Chumming
Specie: Blue Shark
Size: to 150 Lbs
Bait or Lure: Mackerel, Bluefish filets
Water Depth: 180-220
Water Temp.: 59.5
Information : Blue sharks and all the big bluefish ya want, Where are the Mako's ? had "Kirk" the Mako Specialist aboard but he most enjoyed the "28 Pursuit's" nice smooth ride offshore. 60 miles of solid fog... but calm seas catch em next time....

Angler Name : Brad Kooker
E-Mail :
Boat Name: Megan Beth
Date Fished: 6/20/03
Location: 14 miles SE. of Manasquan
Fishing Method: Bottom
Specie: Black Sea Bass
Size: 2.5 lbs.
Bait or Lure: Squid and clams
Water Depth: 75 ft.
Water Temp.: 61
Information : Brad Kooker group was aboard the Megan Beth with Capt. Dan McGivney. Stopping on 5 different wrecks we managed to fill a cooler full of Sea Bass. The bite was slow on the first four spots, where all the wrecks were loaded with Dogfish. Stopping on the last wreck, closer to home, we only had a few Dogfish and were able to load up on the Sea Bass.

Angler Name : John Kirwan
E-Mail : njcharter@aol.com
Boat Name: Canyon Runner
Date Fished: June 20
Location: 20 miles SE of Manasquan
Fishing Method: Bottom
Specie: Black Sea Bass
Size: up to 3.5 pounds
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 75-90
Water Temp.: 61
Information : Capt. Phil Dulanie and mate Justin Nighan did their last inshore trip of the season (until November) on Friday with the John Kirwan charter from Short Hills, NJ. Stopping on one wreck in 90 feet of water produced a decent bite of Sea Bass up to 4 pounds. By 10:30 am the charter had all they wanted and we were on our way home.

Angler Name :
E-Mail :
Boat Name: Charter Boat Freedom
Date Fished: 6/20/03
Location: Deal Area
Fishing Method: Troll and live line
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 26 to 32
Bait or Lure: Bunker
Water Depth: 15 to 30
Water Temp.:
Information : Capt. Jim Spellman and mate Greg Tonkovich had the Larry Toma party aboard for a day of fishing on friday. After getting blown out from the Jersey Coast Shark Tourny. the charter decided to try thier luck with Striped Bass. As always Capt. Jim put them on the fish. No easy task as the boat traffic was incredible. Other anglers on board were Larry's son Alex and Bill Sulucas. If anyone is looking for a great boat and a great crew give Capt.Jim a call at 732-223-7154 you won't be disapointed.

Angler Name : Scott Crawford
E-Mail : njcharter@aol.com
Boat Name: Canyon Runner
Date Fished: June 19
Location: Triple Wrecks
Fishing Method: Chumming
Specie: Thresher Shark
Size: 447 Pounds
Bait or Lure: Mackerel
Water Depth: 180
Water Temp.: 59
Information : Captain Phil Dulanie and mate Justin Nighan once again headed back offshore on the Canyon Runner and out did their selves this time. Fishing with the Scott Crawford charter from Westfield, NJ they ran 55 miles southeast of Manasquan in the area of the Triple Wrecks and set up in 180 feet of water. With a decent drift we had the blue sharks to the boat fairly quickly and released 2 before noon. 30 minutes thereafter the mid-range bait, down 50 feet with a whole mackerel took off. Justin set-up on him and the 4-man charter each got several chances over the next hour and half to stand-up and fight a very large Thresher. However, once leader and along side the boat the Thresher was quickly subdued. Back at Hoffman’s Marina she weighed in at 447 pounds. After two big Thresher in one week we can just about get the door shut on the fridge and should be eating great for the next month. Just kidding - but if anyone wants some stop by Clark's Landing tomorrow as we have about 70 pounds the charter left behind packed out and on ice.

Angler Name : Mark Lukenda
E-Mail : captpaul@bountyhuntercharters.com
Boat Name: Bounty Hunter
Date Fished: 06/19/2003
Location: Inshore Wrecks
Fishing Method: Bottom Fishing
Specie: Black Sea Bass
Size: Up to 4 1/2 Lbs.
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 70 Ft.
Water Temp.: 60 Degrees
Information : Capt. Paul's charters have enjoyed some good Seabass fishing over the past few weeks but today the Mark Lukenda charter enjoyed a great day of Seabass fishing. Putting the Bounty Hunter on top of a small snag 23 miles south of Manasquan Inlet it was one stop shopping. Today was the first day this season that we pulled 150 Seabass up to 4 1/2 Lbs. off a single drop. It was non stop and the limit catch was in the box within 3 Hrs. Capt. Paul will stay with the Seabass as long as the numbers and quality last. We still have some days available for early July. If you want to get in on this great fishing give us a call.

Angler Name : Rudolph Merva
E-Mail : njcharter@aol.com
Boat Name: Canyon Runner
Date Fished: June 17
Location: Triple Wrecks
Fishing Method: Chumming
Specie: Thresher Shark
Size: 215 Pounds
Bait or Lure: Mackerel
Water Depth: 220
Water Temp.: 58
Information : Captain Phil Dulanie and mate Justin Nighan once again headed offshore targeting sharks with the Rudolph Merva charter from The Slovac Republic. Setting up around the triple wrecks it was not long before the long bait was taken and a Thresher erupted from the water. Unfortunately it got wrapped in the wire and we never got the hook in him. However, shortly thereafter the short rod went off 20 feet from the boat and this Thresher again came out of the water but this time the hook held. An hour and a half later the 215-pound Thresher was secured along side and boated. He took a whole mackerel bait in 58-degree water.

Angler Name : Ryan
E-Mail : Rydawg80@hotmail.com
Boat Name: none
Date Fished: 6/13,6/14,6/15,6/16,6/17
Location: ocean city/margate
Fishing Method: dock/boat
Specie: Weakfish
Size: stripers 24-31 flounder 13-16 1/3
Bait or Lure: mackrel
Water Depth: none
Water Temp.: none
Information : Friday Night fished dead end street in ocean city..with in five minutes got a 26 inch stripers...fished for a few more hours and ended up with 2 more stripers at 31inches a short flounder and a blue. Saturday fished the same spot and got 2 more stripers one at 24 and one at 26. Sunday fished same spot and got one blue and one short flounder. Monday fished for 30 mins(to windy) got one short flounder...everything was caught on MACKERAL Tuesday fished the Keeper in margate...got 4 robins,2 skates, 3 throw backs.great boat to fish on for the family... See ya..Ryan

Angler Name : Joe Sensale
E-Mail : captpaul@bountyhuntercharters.com
Boat Name: Bounty Hunter
Date Fished: 06/17/2003
Location: Inshore Wrecks
Fishing Method: Bottom Fishing
Specie: Black Sea Bass
Size: Up to 3 1/2 Lbs.
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 90 Ft.
Water Temp.: 59 Degrees
Information : The Joe Sensale charter enjoyed a day of Seabass fishing on board the Bounty Hunter. Capt. Paul worked 4 wrecks in 90 Ft.of water south of Manasquan and the 6 man charter had no problem filling the fish box with a limit catch of Seabass up to 3 1/2 Lbs. 4 large Tog topped of the catch.

Angler Name : John Denar
E-Mail : njcharter@aol.com
Boat Name: Canyon Runner
Date Fished: June 16
Location: Off Belmar
Fishing Method: Plugging
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 22, 23, 24, 25, 29 & 33 Pounds
Bait or Lure: Mann Plugs
Water Depth: 20 feet
Water Temp.: 65
Information : Captain Phil Dulanie and mate Justin Nighan tried to get in on some of the great Striper fishing live lining bunker along the beach on Monday with the John Denar charter from Rockland County but 25+ northeast winds and 6 foot seas ended that hope. However, trolling plugs in the same general area produced almost as well as the charter took their limit of big Bass plus a couple bonus fish. Stripers of 22, 23, 24, 25, 29 & 33 pounds were boated. Many Bass just as large were lost due to the horrible conditions. Chartreuse Mann plugs produced all the Bass plus another dozen big bluefish. The charter handled the rough conditions like pros.

Angler Name : MIKE WILSON
E-Mail : mwilson@itcmed.com
Boat Name: CANDYLYNN
Date Fished: 06-16-2003
Location: RARITANBAY/SANDY HOOK
Fishing Method: BOTTOM
Specie: Fluke
Size: ALL SHORTS
Bait or Lure: SPEERING/UNCLE JOSH
Water Depth: 25-55 FT.
Water Temp.: 60
Information : WENT FLUKING FROM THE ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS MARINA. GREAT TO SEE THE SUN AGAIN, THE WEATHER WAS GREAT. WALLY TRIED OUR BEST TO FIND SOME LARGE FLUKE, BUT ALL THE FISH ARE SO SPREAD OUT AFTER THE STORM. MANAGED TOFIND A FEW THROW BACKS EACH STOP. IT LOOKS LIKE MOST ARE NEAR-VERY NEAR THE BEACH, BUT THE WAVES AND DRIFT MADE IT HARD TO STAY OFF OF IT. SAW ONE BOAT BEACHED ON THE WAY IN AT LOW TIDE. I DID CATCH THE LARGEST OYSTER CRACKER I EVER SAW. MUST HAVE WEIGHED 10 POUNDS, BUT I REALLY DON'T WANT TO CATCH ONE OF THOSE AGAIN SEE YOU GUYS NEXT WEEK!

Angler Name : AJ
E-Mail : Sk8er7202002@yahoo.com
Boat Name: n/a
Date Fished: 6/16/03
Location: jetti left of spy house peir
Fishing Method: bait
Specie: Fluke
Size: up to 17 "
Bait or Lure: killies
Water Depth: ?
Water Temp.: ?
Information : fished all day and caught nothing. Then i moved 50 ft. to the end of the jetti and caught 3 fluke right when i got there. the first one was not even worth measuring (too small) The second one was 17" then i caught a horshoe crab then i caught a 16" fluke. kept the 17" i think most of the fluke are close to the shore because it is warmer than the ocean. Channels on low tide.

Angler Name : William and Darrin Bradley
E-Mail : dbradley72@lycos.com
Boat Name: Equity One
Date Fished: 6/14/2003
Location: Manasquan Ridge Area
Fishing Method: Drift
Specie: Fluke
Size: Up to 5.55 ponds
Bait or Lure: Squid, Sand eel, spearing
Water Depth: 55 to 68
Water Temp.: 63
Information : Took the Equity One out for the JCAA Fluke tourney. Caught a 5.55 pounder good enough for fifth for the port of Manasquan. All in all caught 15 fish. Pretty good day.

Angler Name : Archie Perdue
E-Mail : captbob@aluresportfishing.com
Boat Name: A-LURE
Date Fished: June 12,13,14
Location: Cape May
Fishing Method: chuming
Specie: S-Fin Mako Shark
Size: 328 lbs
Bait or Lure: bluefish
Water Depth: 180
Water Temp.: 59.9
Information : Capt Bob Konz took Steve and John Godlewski and Archie Perdue to Cape May for the South Jersey Shark Tournament on Wed. June 11 so we could fish a day before and look for some water and a good place to fish during the tournament. The rest of the crew consisting of Greg and Scott Forfar,Bob Prezewoznik, and Bob Gold arriving Thurs, nite to fish the Tourn. on Fri and Sat. Finding nice clean water but 59.9 degrees we set up for five hours of sharking. Around 11:30 a.m. we had a double hook up of a 150 lb mako and a smaller blue shark, releasing both. we stayed and hooked 4 more blue sharks and at 1:30 p.m. we hooked another fish, this time we knew it was larger. Archie Perdue on the rod for 1/2 hour finally boated this 328 pound mako. With Steve wiring, John gaffing, and Capt Bob coming off the bridge to shoot it. A great fish but a day to soon, as a 204 was the only qualifing mako to be landed during the tournament. The next two days produced a total of 12 blue sharks ( all released ) and another mako around 150 lbs, to small for the tourny.

Angler Name : Jack singh
E-Mail :
Boat Name: Double diamond
Date Fished: 6/14/03
Location: asbury park
Fishing Method: bait
Specie: Black Sea Bass
Size: to 4 lbs
Bait or Lure: clam
Water Depth: 70
Water Temp.: 61
Information : Started out the day in the school of bunker just north of the inlet. Tried some livelining and had a couple of bluefish bites right away and lost one bass. After that the crowd of boats was too much and the bite died. Ran offshore a bit and went for seabass which bit very well. Action was nonstop, and we quickly loaded the box with quality fish to 4 lbs. Porgies and bluefish were also mixed in.

Angler Name : Capt. John, George & Bob
E-Mail :
Boat Name: Reel Fun
Date Fished: 6/14/03
Location: Earle Pier, Bug Light, TC
Fishing Method: Drifting
Specie: Fluke
Size: to 3#'s
Bait or Lure: Squid/Spearing, Squid/Killie
Water Depth: 18-21'
Water Temp.: 62
Information : Fished the JCAA Tournament out of Sandy Hook. Dense fog early in the morning, so tried 1 drift each on the Shrewsbury and the Oceanic Bridge...slim pickins. MOved out to R2 and picked up 1 keeper. Moved again to TC...2 more keepers. Bug Light was a mob scene, with VERY fast current. Moved over to Belfor flats.........bingo! Nice drift speed and lot less weekend warriors. 10 keepers total to 3.6 lb's & 1 Bluefish..(dummy) Fished deep water at the TC looking for Tournament winner, but got blanked. Congratulations to the Sandy Hook winner (7.1 lb's???)

Angler Name : Don Eckloff
E-Mail : drgddc@aol.com
Boat Name: RAGE
Date Fished: 06/14/2003
Location: Just off Spring Lake
Fishing Method: Live Lining bunker
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 42 lbs
Bait or Lure: live bunker
Water Depth: 25ft
Water Temp.:
Information : We started the day late (about 11:30 am) but the bass were still inhaling live bunker off Spring Lake. Don Eckloff snagged a bunker on a 7/0 weighted treble and it was nailed on its descent to the bottom by a 42 pound striper.

Angler Name : Joe Church
E-Mail :
Boat Name: Megan Beth
Date Fished: 6/14
Location: 5 miles North of Manasquan
Fishing Method: drifting
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 39lbs
Bait or Lure: Bunker
Water Depth: 25
Water Temp.: 58
Information : Joe Church and Dean Demark booked the Megan Beth to fish the Mako Mania Tournament. After hearing of no sharks and a poor forcast Joe and Dean decided to wait until next weekend to go Shark fishing.Instead they wanted Striped Bass. After getting a late start and a call from Mike Kelly of the Players, we were able to boat two bass before the bite died out completly. The fished weighed 31.25lbs and 39.45lbs. On the way home we stopped on a local wreck to put 40 sea bass in the cooler before returning to the dock.

Angler Name : Jim Reinknecht
E-Mail : bender@spacerobots.org
Boat Name: Aggravation Plus
Date Fished: 6/14/03
Location: Sandy Hook
Fishing Method: Bottom
Specie: Fluke
Size: up to 19"
Bait or Lure: Killies/Squid
Water Depth: to 50'
Water Temp.: 66degrees
Information : Brought clams and a bucket of clam bellies and anchored off Flynns Knoll to try and pick off some of the stripers, and produced no fish other than sea robins and a short fluke. Switched to fluke, and the wind and currents caused drifts to be very difficult inside the hook. Some fish were caught near the ammo pier, but mostly shorts. 6 keepers to 19" were caught near the tip of the hook and the false tip. The fish seem to be VERY close to the beach, in under 45' of water. Drifting was almost impossible, had to use the motor to keep from drifting up on the beach, but there were fish there! A few shorts, but mostly keepers. Nothing spectacular in size, but keepers are still tasty!

Angler Name : Joe Della Fave
E-Mail : captpaul@bountyhuntercharters.com
Boat Name: Bounty Hunter
Date Fished: 06/14/2003
Location: Inshore Wrecks
Fishing Method: Bottom Fishing
Specie: Black Sea Bass
Size: Up to 4 Lbs.
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 90 Ft.
Water Temp.: 58 Degrees
Information : Capt. Paul ran the Bounty Hunter 20 Miles south of Manasquan with the Joe Della Fave charter. We anchored on 4 wrecks in 80 to 90 Ft. of water and the 6 man charter proceeded to fill the fish box with a limit catch of large Seabass. The largest 6 fish were in the 4 Lb. class and we had another 3 dozen that reached 3 Lbs.

Angler Name : Terry
E-Mail : bleamc@rcn.com
Boat Name: Fluke you two
Date Fished: 7/14/03
Location: sandy hook bay
Fishing Method: drifing
Specie: Fluke
Size: 2#and up 5#
Bait or Lure: spearing & minnows
Water Depth: 17 ft
Water Temp.: ?
Information : was going for stripers but got fog in.Decided to fluke to fog lifted. First drift 22 inch 3#. Fog lifted went to the fynn's knoll boats every where.Made a couple drifts nothing happen. went back in the ended up with 11 keepers up to 5#

Angler Name : John Strozyk
E-Mail : StrozykF@comcast.net
Boat Name: Doormatt
Date Fished: 06/09/03
Location: Keansburg Bars
Fishing Method: Power drift - off edges of bars
Specie: Fluke
Size: up to 5 1/2 lbs.
Bait or Lure: fluke belly / spearing / killies
Water Depth: 4-13 ft.
Water Temp.: 61-65 degrees
Information : Picked many small fish - while power drifting in the shallower water - spitting up all kinds of grass shrimp. Managed 4 keepers around 2-2/12 pounds each - plus one really good one that went 5 1/2 pounds on my kid's baby scale at home (*my wife wasn't too thrilled). Imagine if the water was clear - still stained like chocolate.

Angler Name : abe miz
E-Mail : abemiz@aol.com
Boat Name:
Date Fished: 6/9
Location: surf,elberon n.j.
Fishing Method: chunking
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 17lbs, 38 inches
Bait or Lure: bunker chunks , fishfinder rig
Water Depth:
Water Temp.:
Information : lost another striper a bit larger in the rocks. Fish seem to be holding in tight of the jetty.no action on the clam baits.

Angler Name : Bill Haines
E-Mail : captpaul@bountyhuntercharters.com
Boat Name: Bounty Hunter
Date Fished: 06/09/2003
Location: Inshore Wrecks
Fishing Method: Bottom Fishing
Specie: Black Sea Bass
Size: Up to 4 Lbs.
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 80 Ft.
Water Temp.: 55 Degrees
Information : The Bill Haines charter got on board the Bounty Hunter this morning and quickly got into the on going Seabass bite. Capt. Paul made 2 stops on small snags 18 miles south of Manasquan Inlet and the 5 man charter had their limit by Noon. The larger fish were in the 3 to 4 Lb. class with a few keeper Tog topping the catch.

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Angler Name : Capt. Darren
E-Mail : dsv174@optonline.net
Boat Name: Mary Lou Crew
Date Fished: 6/7/03
Location: Shrewsbury Rocks
Fishing Method: Troll
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 38-40inch
Bait or Lure: Bunker Spoons
Water Depth: 47 Feet
Water Temp.: 59
Information : Had the Mary Lou Crew out for a striper trip. Trolling at the rocks for 5 hours produced all the bass the crew could handle with the fish ranging from 20-23 pounds. A few very big bluefish to keep things interesting. Came back in heavy rain but decent ocean conditions.

Angler Name : Patrick Ahl
E-Mail :
Boat Name: Double Diamond
Date Fished: 6/7/03
Location: Sandy Hook
Fishing Method: Bait
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: to 34"
Bait or Lure: clams
Water Depth: 20
Water Temp.: 59
Information : What a difference a day makes. Striper fishing for the Patrick Ahl charter dropped off considerably from yesterdays hot bite. Worked the bunker schools but the bite was over by the time we got there at 0730. Tried some more spots working north and wound up in Raritan bay where we clammed for 6 keepers stripers and a few bluefish. It was only a 3/4 day trip today so we had to settle for that.

Angler Name : john yenshaw
E-Mail : river ranch 1@yahoo.com
Boat Name: sand dollar
Date Fished: 6 7 03
Location: raritan bay
Fishing Method: drift
Specie: Winter Flounder
Size: to 20 inches
Bait or Lure: squid killie combo
Water Depth: 10to40
Water Temp.: -
Information : drifted area around the triangle for fluke got about a dozen with 8 being keepers also got 1 slot striper and some small blues all on the bubba rig did not get the weak for the grand slam

Angler Name : Tony Russo
E-Mail :
Boat Name: Megan Beth
Date Fished: 6/07
Location: 14 miles N Of Manasquan
Fishing Method: Trolling
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 25lbs
Bait or Lure: Shad rigs
Water Depth: 50
Water Temp.: 56
Information : The Tony Russo group was aboard the Megan Beth which was suppose to be a day of chumming Blues. After 1 1/2 hours of chumming with no fish at all we decided to go on the troll. After making our first pass we boated a 21 lb Striper. By days end we had a good catch of Bass as well as bluefish. The bass ranged from 18lbs up to 25lbs.

Angler Name : John Nesti
E-Mail : trapperjohnawrs@yahoo.com
Boat Name: Lazy Days
Date Fished: June 7th
Location: Tip of hook
Fishing Method: Claming bass
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: Between 24-29 inches
Bait or Lure: clam bellys-whole clams
Water Depth: 18 feet
Water Temp.: ?
Information : Started at the bottom of the tide and had a steady pick of bass and blues. Pete had his brand new $250 rod ripped outta his hands by a blue fish. 45mins later I fowl hooked the line and we brought both blue fish and rod into the boat. Go figure.

Angler Name : Vito Zerillo
E-Mail : Varipro2k@aol.com
Boat Name: Fintastic
Date Fished: 6/7/2003
Location: SE of Manasquan
Fishing Method: Wreck
Specie: Black Sea Bass
Size: up to 4lbs
Bait or Lure: Clam
Water Depth: 70'
Water Temp.: 55
Information : Captains Joe Patsco and Bruno Giuliari had the Vito Zerillo charter from Union Beach out on the Fintastic for day of Sea Bass fishing. You could not ask for a better trip the 10 charter limited out by 11:30 with the largest fish going 4lbs. Young Anthony Zerillo was high hook and he showed the adults how it was done. Sea Bass fishing doesn't get any better than this.

Angler Name : Paul Willams, Bob Sharack, Ed Gensinger
E-Mail : captgen33@aol.com
Boat Name: CYNTHIA ANN
Date Fished: 6/07/03
Location: Sandy Hook
Fishing Method: Trolling
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: up to 32"
Bait or Lure: Shad Rigs / Streach 25
Water Depth: 22 Ft.
Water Temp.: 61
Information : First trip on the new boat started badly when we lost 3 shad rigs to bluefish and then the bass turned on. Picked 4 bass up to 32" then the rain started and we headed in. When will this weather let up?

Angler Name : Capt. Dick Tuliszewski
E-Mail :
Boat Name: Three-of-Us
Date Fished: 6/7/03
Location: Shrewsbury Rocks
Fishing Method: Trolling
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: none
Bait or Lure: Shads & Strech 25's
Water Depth: 18 - 40 ft
Water Temp.: 58
Information : Headed back north with the Gil Dilts party Saturday morning before the rains came to cash in on the stripers that were hitting hot and heavy on the Shrewsbury Rocks earlier in the week. After 3 hours of nothing but very dirty water and not seeing anything brought in by the other boats working the area, the group headed to the artificial reefs and wrecks and loaded up on very nice black seabass. Headed in during the heavy rain that came in around noon. When are we going to catch a break with this weather? Tight lines!

Angler Name : Tommy Bartlett
E-Mail : mbroth1@comcast.net
Boat Name: Tenacious
Date Fished: June 7
Location: Sea Girt Reef
Fishing Method: Bottom
Specie: Black Sea Bass
Size: 14 in
Bait or Lure: Squid
Water Depth: 60 ft
Water Temp.: 56
Information : Capt Bernie Roth hosted the Tyrone Hospital Admin team chartered by Tommy Bartlett on Saturday and made a fruitless attempt at clamming on Shrewsbury Rocks before heading to a wreck to catch some action and sea bass. They enjoyed non stop action even in the rain but decided to pack it in when it came down in buckets. They had an enjoyable day despite the rain with plenty of filets for dinner

Angler Name : Paul Hagerman
E-Mail : captpaul@bountyhuntercharters.com
Boat Name: Bounty Hunter
Date Fished: 06/07/2003
Location: Inshore Wrecks
Fishing Method: Bottom Fishing
Specie: Black Sea Bass
Size: Up to 4 Lbs.
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 65 to 90 Ft.
Water Temp.: 56 Degrees
Information : Capt. Paul had the Paul Hagerman charter on board the Bounty Hunter and headed to the inshore wrecks south of Manasquan Inlet. The weather was less than cooperative with a steady rain and increasing wind coming on all morning. The weather did not stop the Seabass from biting. After 4 stops the wet 6 man charter had their limit catch of Seabass up to 4 Lbs. in the box by noon.

Angler Name : Dave Douglass
E-Mail :
Boat Name: Get the Gaff
Date Fished: 6/6/03
Location: Shrewsbury Rocks
Fishing Method: Bottom
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 24"
Bait or Lure: Dark Fluke Bellies
Water Depth: 60'
Water Temp.: 58
Information : Ran up to the rocks to try some fluking and the rocks and sea bass did a number on our tackle and bait. We were reduced to dark fluke bellies and minnows. Marked a lot of bait under the boat and next thing we know the line was screaming. A 20lb bass on a fluke rig!!!!! We had to chase the fish down because of course he hit the ultra light rod. Set up for a couple more drifts and along comes another bass, 24lb once again on a dark fluke belly and a fluke rig. By the end of the day we had 2 Stripers, 4 keeper Fluke and 6 nice Sea Bass, great day of fishing!

Angler Name : Bob Bartlett
E-Mail :
Boat Name: Double Diamond
Date Fished: 6/6/03
Location: Longbranch
Fishing Method: Troll
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 18-37 lbs
Bait or Lure: spoons
Water Depth: 30
Water Temp.: 60
Information : Great trolling trip for the Bob Bartelett charter. Had our first fish a 24lbr. on within 5 minutes of lines in the water. The bite got hot and we could not get two lines out before the first one was bit. All big fish over 20 lbs. We limited out in an hour and continued releasing fish between 38" and 42" all morning. Biggest fish weighed 37lbs, smallest 18. two dozen released over 38" Bite finally ended around 1100.

Angler Name : BRAD
E-Mail : salvelinusfontinalus@hotmail.com
Boat Name: Miss Shelly
Date Fished: 6-6-03
Location: In the not-so-immediate area of Romer Shoal
Fishing Method: Chunking
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 28"+
Bait or Lure: clams
Water Depth: 25'
Water Temp.:
Information : Freakin incredible - the only way to describe our day. Started out with 3 stripers quickly in the morning and then things slacked off a bit, with a few skates getting picked up. Move and headed toward Romer and immediately started nailing the bass. Occasional bluefish mixed in; also picked up a couple of fluke. What a way to spend my 30th B-day!!! Thanks ajr!!!!!

Angler Name : Lee Brancaccio
E-Mail : lbrancaccio@adsutton.com
Boat Name:
Date Fished: 6/6/03
Location: Shrewsbury Rocks
Fishing Method: Trolling
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: All over 31 Inches
Bait or Lure: Chartruse Shad - Umbrella Rig
Water Depth: 33
Water Temp.: 58
Information : Killed the bass. Had our limit in 15 Minutes. had to through back huge fish. Also the blues were good to. Also trolled with a topwater lure and killed the blues. Best Bass fishing I have seen in years.

Angler Name : Lou Green
E-Mail : greenbunch@aol.com
Boat Name: Green Machine
Date Fished: 6/6/03
Location: shrewsbury rocks
Fishing Method: troll
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 33"
Bait or Lure: Shad rigs
Water Depth: 40
Water Temp.: 56
Information : Started trolling around 10:30 AM and immediatly boated a 33" bass on green shad rig. Big blues invaded and chopped up the rigs so a switch to tube umbrella rigs produced another bass and some gators. Flat seas, sunshine and some fish thrown in made for a great day on the water.

Angler Name : Tom Fullen
E-Mail : tfu2594868@aol.com
Boat Name: Fugitive
Date Fished: 6/6/03
Location: Barnegate Bay/North reef
Fishing Method: Cast/drop
Specie: Weakfish
Size: 5lbs
Bait or Lure: Finess/clams
Water Depth:
Water Temp.: 63
Information : Started in the bay casting for weaks. No dice just some blues Worked our way out to the inlet. Not much there either. Saved the day at the north reef. We could have sunk the boat with nice sea bass some up to 6 lbs. We were pulling triples. one fluke, no weaks. water should start to warm up soon.

Angler Name : striper 561
E-Mail :
Boat Name:
Date Fished: 6/6/03
Location: on the highlands bridge
Fishing Method: snag-liveline bunker
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 20 and 35 lb bass
Bait or Lure: live bunker
Water Depth:
Water Temp.:
Information : caught 2 nice bass livelining bunker, bass was after bunker at high tide around 3 in the morning, best of all a bass around 48 lbs was hauled up, they have been getting a lot of big bass here the last couple of weeks

Angler Name : Oggie
E-Mail : oggie1@comcast.net
Boat Name: Fat Boy
Date Fished: 06/06/03
Location: 28 Mile Wreck
Fishing Method: Troll/Chum
Specie: S-Fin Mako Shark
Size: Not so Much
Bait or Lure: Troll Various/Macs Blues
Water Depth: 120-128
Water Temp.: 55-58
Information : Gave it a shot for early mako. Went to the 28 Mile wreck. Too nice of a day to sit home. Figured someone has to get the first one, right. Also wanted to check out the Bluefish selections. Blues 8-10 lbs all you wanted. Sharks none to be seen or heard from

Angler Name : Guy Biondi
E-Mail : njcharter@aol.com
Boat Name: Canyon Runner
Date Fished: June 2, 3, 6
Location:
Fishing Method: Clamming and Bottom
Specie: Black Sea Bass
Size: up to 5 pounds
Bait or Lure: clams
Water Depth: 75
Water Temp.: 54
Information : On Monday Captain Phil Dulanie and mate Justin Nighan had the Guy Biondi charter from Rockland County out on the Canyon Runner and limited out on Sea Bass on the first drop they made in 80 feet of water. Several of the Sea Bass were over 4 pounds and 3 were over 5 pounds. In addition after limiting out we released another 50+ before heading home. On Tuesday fishing was not so hot. The charter refused to go Sea Bass fishing and insisted on Stripers. While we gave it our best shot the Striper fishing never got going. Clamming on the Shoal and trolling on the Rocks only proced a few bass and about a dozen blues for the Tom Becker charter. Easily the worst trip of the year. On Friday the Captain Dulanie was back out on the Sea Bass grounds with Burt Rothenberg in the pit and again easily limited out on Sea Bass. One wreck was all it took and again big Sea Bass made up most of the catch. We were through back 14 and 15 inch fish filling the cooler with primarily 3 pounders.

Angler Name : Jon
E-Mail : gianip@aol.com
Boat Name: playmaker
Date Fished: 6/6/03
Location: sea isle ridge
Fishing Method: troll/chunk
Specie: Bluefish
Size: 9-12lbs
Bait or Lure:
Water Depth: 120
Water Temp.: 56
Information : out of corsons inlet to the ridge trolled up blues to 12lbs once we hit it with multi hookups we stopped and set the chum out pick up 10 more headed in early.

Angler Name : bayner
E-Mail : bayner333@erols.com
Boat Name: kath II
Date Fished: 6/6/03
Location: raritan reach
Fishing Method: bunker
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 21lb to 30lb
Bait or Lure: chunks
Water Depth: 40
Water Temp.: 61
Information :

Angler Name : Adam
E-Mail : ibhere5005@hotmail.com
Boat Name: Shore Thing
Date Fished: 6/6/03
Location: Roamers Shoal
Fishing Method: Anchoring/Drifting
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 0000000000!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bait or Lure: clams and bunker chunks
Water Depth: 15 feet
Water Temp.:
Information : Went to Roamers tried anchoring anchor kept breaking loose. then tried to drift and go nothing except about a dozen blues.couldnt get anchor to hold dont know why, and i got nothing but saw everyone around me catching can someone tell me what i am doing wrong. Thanks

Angler Name : John
E-Mail : rockysdad@netzero.com
Boat Name:
Date Fished: 6/6/2003
Location: beach
Fishing Method: jig
Specie: Fluke
Size: 18"
Bait or Lure: squid
Water Depth: 5'
Water Temp.:
Information : Decided to cast from the beach in leonardo. I was using a jig with a 4" sassy. I must have caught over 20 Fluke in about three hours. I only kept 2 for dinner. If I had time I could have cought them all night. No real big ones, but I was using my lightest rod that I had in my truck. I did have one on that I thought I was snagged for a few minutes and then after a few minute he spit the hook. I'll be back until the fish head for deeper water.

Angler Name : Steve Won
E-Mail : captpaul@bountyhuntercharters.com
Boat Name: Bounty Hunter
Date Fished: 6/6/2003
Location: Inshore Wrecks
Fishing Method: Bottom Fishing
Specie: Black Sea Bass
Size: Up to 4 lbs.
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 75 Ft.
Water Temp.: 55 Degrees
Information : It was another great day of Seabass fishing aboard the Bounty Hunter. Today the Steve Won charter got in on the action when Capt. Paul fished 4 drops in 75 Ft. of water. The bite was non stop and the 5 man charter had no problem filling the fish box with a limit catch of Seabass up to 4 Lbs.

Angler Name : Tom Nichols Jr
E-Mail : tinichols@aol.com
Boat Name: Trophy
Date Fished: 6/6/03
Location: Shrewsbury Rocks
Fishing Method: Trolling
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 36"+
Bait or Lure: Shad rigs
Water Depth: 35 to 57
Water Temp.: 57 to 61
Information : Arrived at the rocks around 9:30am. Started trolling and by 10:00am had two fish in the box 39" and 45". The 39" fish had 3/4 of a 8lb bluefish in its belly. The 45" was in the 40lb+ class. Could not find a slot fish. Mr. Weatherman please give us a break.

Angler Name : Skip Smith
E-Mail : smithsm@apic.com
Boat Name: Fishermen Party Boat
Date Fished: 6/6 Magic Hours
Location: Raritan Bay S
Fishing Method: Anchor with Clams
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: Over 28"
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 15-20 feet
Water Temp.:
Information : Caught one nice striper - at least 10 pounds. Action was not fast. About 10 fish caught for 20 anglers. No slot fish - all big ones. Had a great time but the fishing is not as fast as it had been.

Angler Name : Joe
E-Mail :
Boat Name: Frayed Knot
Date Fished: 6/06
Location: Sandy Hook
Fishing Method: Bunker
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 38 Inches
Bait or Lure: Live Bunker
Water Depth:
Water Temp.:
Information : 2nd time out where I found live bunker to snag and off to my favorite spot at the hook. Today brought in few bass weighing in at 23 Lbs and last week had 3 between 25 Lbs and 40 Lbs. Today was the first day I actually kept one because it was so badly gut hooked. If you can find the bunker, you'll get into some big bass. The only draw back is a lot of Blues mixed in when you fish with bunker. Tight lines!

Angler Name : Boomer
E-Mail : rtb560@hotmail.com
Boat Name: Carolyn Ann III
Date Fished: 06-05-03
Location: off Barnegat Inlet
Fishing Method: Bottom Fishing
Specie: Black Sea Bass
Size: 12-15"
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth:
Water Temp.:
Information : great trip and great boat we caught 15-20 fish and many limits on boat. 1 real nice 5-6 lb blackfish

Angler Name : Tom Headley
E-Mail : captpaul@bountyhuntercharters.com
Boat Name: Bounty Hunter
Date Fished: 06/05/2003
Location: Sandy Hook
Fishing Method: Clamming
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: Up to 36"
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 20 Ft.
Water Temp.: 55 Degrees
Information : Capt. Paul had the Tom Headley charter on board the Bounty Hunter and headed back to Sandy Hook. On what could be described as the best day of Striper fishing over the past 2 weeks, The charter proceeded to beat up on Stripers up to 36" non stop for 3 hours. Anchored in 20 Ft. of water the Bass were on the Clam baits in minutes. A limit catch which filled all catagories was in the box for the 4 man charter within the first hour and we went on to release another 40+ Bass before calling it a day. The large body of Stripers stretched from Asbury up to Sandy Hook.

Angler Name : Tony C
E-Mail : tcava1@hotmail.com
Boat Name: The Fisherman
Date Fished: 6/5 am & pm
Location: NY Bite, R.S.
Fishing Method: Bottom, Clam
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 6 to 17+ Lbs
Bait or Lure: Clam
Water Depth: about 12 feet
Water Temp.: 59 to 61
Information : Worked a double shift at pullin' in those striper-the-bass on The Fisherman out of Atlantic Highlands. Did both the 7:30am to 2:30pm and the 3:30pm to 9:30pm trips. Fishing was good. Morning trip had us down the beach bang'en bass up to 18 lbs with the average fish around 9 lbs. Hard to find those slot fish. I managed 10 fish total- up to 12 lbs. Captain Ron made a minor move to drop back on a good pile of fish for a very fast 1 1/2 hour at the end of the trip where I landed 6 of my total. The afternoon trip had us on the shoal with the fleet. For the 10th time this year I got the pool fish at 17+ lbs, landed 4 total and missed another 4. A number of fish were released and we were unable to fill all the slots. It's a good problem to have when the fish are all too big! The Captains Ron and Bob and Mates Frank and Rob, as always, did a fine job and everyone on board caught something.

Angler Name : Jon Murray
E-Mail :
Boat Name: 4 Reelin'
Date Fished: 6/03/03
Location: 5 mi. off Barnegat
Fishing Method: Bottom
Specie: Black Sea Bass
Size: up to 4 lbs.
Bait or Lure: clam / squid
Water Depth: 60
Water Temp.: 56
Information : Fished a small wreck in 60 ft. Put 2 dozen nice seabass in the box and released almost twice that many. Most fish kept were 15+ inches. They seemed to prefer squid over clams. Great way to start the season...FINALLY!!

Angler Name : Capt Darren
E-Mail : dsv174@optonline.net
Boat Name: Mary Lou Crew
Date Fished: 6/3/03
Location: Shrewbury Rocks
Fishing Method: Trolling
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 17lbs to 20lbs
Bait or Lure: Bunker Spoons
Water Depth: 45 feet
Water Temp.: 59
Information : Had the crew out on 6/3/03 for two hours of trolling for stripers. We had a great catch, putting 4 bass in the boat ranging from 16lbs to 20lbs and one large bluefish. The ocean was flat and there was just a little light rain. A great two hour trip.

Angler Name : JerseyJim
E-Mail : bender@spacerobots.org
Boat Name:
Date Fished: 06/02-06/03
Location: Island Beach State Park
Fishing Method: Surf
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: To 31"
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth:
Water Temp.:
Information : Fished Island Beach for the incoming tides on the afternoon of 6/2 and the morning of 6/3 near A13 / The Shack. The incoming tide seems to be consistantly good fishing, produced 4 stripers to 26" on 6/2 on clams and one small blue on a mullet rig, and one 31" 10lb striper on 6/3 on clams. The best part of the tide so far these last two days has been the early to mid part of the incoming tide, using a Hi-Lo rig with beads on the drop loops. Don't over-cast: the fish are not that far out!

Angler Name : Nathan Kearns
E-Mail :
Boat Name: Mega Beth
Date Fished: 6/02 6/03
Location: 14 miles SE Manasquan
Fishing Method: Bottom
Specie: Black Sea Bass
Size: 4 lbs
Bait or Lure: Clam/ Squid
Water Depth: 75
Water Temp.: 54
Information : The Nathan Kearns was in from Ohio for a two day Sea Bass marathon aboard the Megan Beth. Fishing close by on Monday due to the 10 to 15 knot forcast. (25 knots) we fished a piece 5 miles to the SE. After making two drops we had our limit of Sea Bass with in a few hours, Blue fish spiced the catch as well. On Tuesday we fished a wreck 14 miles to the SE. With no wind or tide we managed to pick away at the Sea bass,until the Dog fish took over and we had to leave the wreck. Stopping on two other locations we managed to put our limit in the boat the second day in a row. Sea Bass fishing could not be better than it is now.

Angler Name : Bill Yaindl
E-Mail : WYaindl@yahoo.com
Boat Name: No Mistakes
Date Fished: 6-3-03
Location: Sandy Hook
Fishing Method: Drift
Specie: Fluke
Size: To 23.5 inches
Bait or Lure: Mackeral strips,spearing
Water Depth: 10-60 ft.
Water Temp.: 55
Information :

Angler Name : Mike Babiak
E-Mail : meb2684@yahoo.com
Boat Name: Queen Mary
Date Fished: 06/03/03
Location: sandy hook
Fishing Method: Jigging
Specie: Bluefish
Size: 3lb to 8lb
Bait or Lure: diamond jig
Water Depth: 15ft
Water Temp.: 53
Information : Went out on the Queen Mary today out of point pleasent and took a long ride north to the north beach of sandy hook,,As soon as we got there about 9am the action started and all of the people maxed out their 15 keepers within the first hour.... it was a beautiful day and the ride was diffently worth it......

Angler Name : Dave
E-Mail :
Boat Name: Solty Dog
Date Fished: 6-3-03
Location: Outside Barnegat Inlet
Fishing Method: Drift
Specie: Striped Bass
Size:
Bait or Lure: Clams/Sandworms
Water Depth: 28 ft.
Water Temp.: 59
Information : Tryed drifting clams and worms just oustside north jetty. Good conditions, no fish. Had a fluke rig out too; only sharks/skates. Moved out 3 miles to deeper water.{60 ft.} Still no fluke.

Angler Name : Frank Lukenda
E-Mail : captpaul@bountyhuntercharters.com
Boat Name: Bounty Hunter
Date Fished: 06/03/2003
Location: Inshore Wrecks
Fishing Method: Bottom Fishing
Specie: Black Sea Bass
Size: Up to 4 lbs.
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 70 Ft.
Water Temp.: 55 Degrees
Information : Capt. Paul switched back to Seabass fishing with the Frank Lukenda charter. Working 3 drops south of Manasquan Inlet quickly produced a limit catch of Seabass for the 6 man charter. All the wrecks were covered with large Seabass and they were eager to bite.

Angler Name : Tom and Greg
E-Mail : gsr135@yahoo.com
Boat Name: Reel Kitchen
Date Fished: 06/02/03
Location: Shrewsberry Rocks
Fishing Method: Trolling
Specie: Bluefish
Size: up to 12 lbs
Bait or Lure: Bunker Spoons, Shad Umbrella Rigs
Water Depth:
Water Temp.:
Information : Trolled the Rocks for a few hours in the afternoon and found nothing but bluefish. Bunker spoons produced only 1 hit, so we switched to the shad rigs and let the blues shred them!!!! Also lost a whole spool of wire and a shad rig on a rock! Oh well, still beats work!!

Angler Name : Ron Antonelli - RAFT
E-Mail : karonaraft@cs.com
Boat Name: karona
Date Fished: mon-6-2
Location: Sandy Hook tip
Fishing Method: clamming-anchored
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 27 - 38 "
Bait or Lure: clams
Water Depth: 23 ft
Water Temp.: 58*
Information : Finally caught another decent Monday, and headed north from Manasquan to the hook with clams and bunker spoons. Passed a few boats trolling at the rocks but continued on, hopeing there were bass to be caught with clams. About a mile short of the tip were hundreds of birds over 4lb blues, and did not mark any larger fish there. Anchored at the tip, 9am, and began tossing clams, top of the high tide, good conditions, and sunshine. After 10 min it was non-stop bass catching, working 2 rods continuously, and it lasted for 3 hrs. Stopped counting after 18 fish, most in the 30-35 inch range. Ran out of clams at 1pm, pulled anchor and headed home. A super bass day, and decent weather. Happy trails.......

Angler Name : JSpoto
E-Mail : JSpoto6449@aol.com
Boat Name: N/A
Date Fished: 6/2/03
Location: Sea Girt
Fishing Method: Bait
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 29"
Bait or Lure: Fresh Clams
Water Depth: Surf
Water Temp.: N/A
Information : Fished the ocean for the first time this year. Caught a 29" bass on fresh clams about 45 minutes in front of the high tide. Turned around for one second and my pole shot out of the sand spike like a roman candle If I didn't look at that moment my new 8'6" St.Croix Rod would be in Roamer Shoals by now. Needless to say I ran into the drink with my pant, shoe, socks and cell phone. Luckily the cellphone survived!What a rush!!!! Tight lines to all!

Angler Name : Dan Olszak
E-Mail : captpaul@bountyhuntercharters,com
Boat Name: Bounty Hunter
Date Fished: 06/02/2003
Location: Hook & Rocks
Fishing Method: Clamming & Trolling
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: Up to 39"
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 25 To 35 Ft.
Water Temp.: 55 Degrees
Information : After 3 days of Seabass fishing, Capt. Paul returned back to the Striper Fishery. Running up to Sandy Hook with the Dan Olszak charter we found the 10 to 15 Knot wind forcast was slightly off by around 10 to 15 Knots. Despite the wind the charter put several Bass in the boat using Clam baits. A decision to move south to the Shrewsbury Rocks proved to be a wise one. Comfortable conditions and good trolling. The limit catch was quickly put in the Box along with several good size Blues. The largest Striper for the day came in at 39" and weighed in at just over 20 Lbs. Red & Green tubes on 1 rig and Red and White glow tubes on the other produced all the trolled fish including the 39" fish.