Angler Name : John & Laura
E-Mail :
Boat Name: TIDERUNNER
Date Fished: 5/30/04
Location: inshore wrecks
Fishing Method: bottom
Specie: Black Sea Bass
Size: up too 2lbs
Bait or Lure: clams
Water Depth: 75
Water Temp.: 60 too 64
Information : We hits some wrecks for about 5 hours of fishing.Not a great day but we put afew in the box. Had hard time grappling up do to the tide against the wind. The one pice structure we anchored on we got caught in a old gill net what a mess took 2 hour to get the anchor back. Finally I had to jump in the water to cut it loose. Needless to say a very memorable Memorial day. PS the ocean is cold. Peace!!

Angler Name : Art Congdon
E-Mail : mbroth1@comcast.net
Boat Name: TENACIOUS
Date Fished: 5/30/04
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: Clamming
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: none
Bait or Lure: clam
Water Depth: 12-25 ft
Water Temp.: 61
Information : Capt Bernie Roth hosted the Art Congdon charter from Forest City Pa. for a day of striper fishing. Stopped at Shrewsbury Rocks and trolled on the way to Raritan bay with no bites. Tried the ocean off the hook during the outgoing with no bites. Moved to Romer shoal for the incoming with no bites. Just one of those days. Jigged a few bluefish along the beach.

Angler Name : Roland,Kirk,Ian,Terrance,Gary
E-Mail : rolandkrumbein@optonline.net
Boat Name: "Sorry Charlie"
Date Fished: 5/30/2004
Location: 50 Miles SE Manasquan
Fishing Method: Drift, Chum
Specie: Blue Shark
Size: up to 150#
Bait or Lure: Bluefish
Water Depth: 150
Water Temp.: 60.5
Information : Roland Krumbein " Sorry Charlie " out of Hoffmans Marina Along With Ian, Kirk, Gary and Terrance Ventured offshore about 50 miles southeast of Manasquan inlet into 61 degree water setting up and releasing about a dozen blue dogs, Action was non stop with 3 on at once hopefully water will warm a bit and we will pull a mako down there this weekend.

Angler Name : Frank
E-Mail : nfd270@aol.com
Boat Name:
Date Fished: 5/30/04
Location: Brick Beach
Fishing Method: Surf
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 20 lbs
Bait or Lure: Fresh Clams
Water Depth: ?
Water Temp.: around 62
Information : Started fishing around 4pm with high tide around 5. wasen't in the water for 10 mins when i caught my first striper 26" which i released,caught another around 30 mins later around the same size.things slowed until the out going tide and then i caught a 35" 20 pounder which went in the cooler and i called it a night

Angler Name : chris
E-Mail :
Boat Name: chicken of the sea
Date Fished: 05/30/04
Location: north of sr inlet
Fishing Method: livelining bunker
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 35#
Bait or Lure: live bunker
Water Depth: varied
Water Temp.: 61
Information : Out early and planning to do some trolling for bass. Never made it. Snagged live bunker and fed them to 5 bass and a monster blue. Small fish was pushing 20# and the big fish taped 47" long with a 25" girth (35 pounds), my father's first ever striper. 2 others were pushing the scale down to 30#. I was back at the dock in time for breakfast. God Bless Our Troops and God Bless America!!!!!

Angler Name : Joe & Blair
E-Mail :
Boat Name: We'll Sea
Date Fished: May 30
Location: Shrewsbury Rocks / Off Deal
Fishing Method: Drift
Specie: Fluke
Size: 24"
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 39 ft
Water Temp.:
Information : Took a quick run to shake down the boat and drop a few lines while we were out there. No luck at the Shrewsbury Rocks, but drifted off of Deal on the way back - went 3 for 3 - one fluke and two keeper sea bass in less than 20 minutes - lot's of boats out there that day - ocean was perfect.....

Angler Name : John Light
E-Mail : captpaul@bountyhuntercharters.com
Boat Name: Bounty Hunter
Date Fished: 5/30/2004
Location:
Fishing Method: Clamming
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: Up to 44" (29lbs)
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 40 Ft.
Water Temp.: 62 Degrees
Information : Capt. Paul's charters continue to beat up on the Big Stripers Today it was the John Light charter taking on the big fish. The early morning bite produced 6 Keepers and 6 Bonus fish within the first 2 hours of fishing. The 4 largest fish came in at 44"(29lbs), 43"(28lbs), 42"(26lbs) and 41"(23lbs) none of the fish were under 36". After putting their catch in the box the group went on to release another dozen big fish before calling it a day. All the fish were caught on Clam baits while the Bounty Hunter was anchored in 40 Ft.

Angler Name : Mike
E-Mail :
Boat Name: Boy Toy
Date Fished: 5/30/04
Location: Sea Bright Area
Fishing Method: Bait
Specie: Fluke
Size: Up to 5 lbs
Bait or Lure: Squid and Spearing
Water Depth: Various
Water Temp.: 62 Surface
Information : Frank and I took the boys out on what was a really beauitiful day on the water. Started SE of Sandy Hook on some lumps in 40-55 ft of water for a decent pick of Sea Bass. Then we headed further south up along the beach for a pick of fluke for the balance of the day. Caught fish everywhere from 20 to 50 feet. Was surprised to get mostly keeper fluke... Came home with 15 fluke and over 25 nice sea bass. Great way to start the season! Take your kids fishin...

Angler Name : Steve Lowe
E-Mail :
Boat Name: Megan Beth
Date Fished: 5/30/04
Location: 13 miles SE Of Manasquan
Fishing Method: bottom
Specie: Black Sea Bass
Size: 3lbs
Bait or Lure: clam/squid
Water Depth: 75
Water Temp.: 57
Information : The Steve Lowe group was aboard the Megan Beth for a day of Sea Bass fishing. Stopping on four different wrecks South of Manasquan.All four wrecks had fish on them but the inshore wrecks were better then the deep water wrecks.A good catch of fish were put in the cooler.

Angler Name : smiley
E-Mail :
Boat Name: bumper
Date Fished: 5 30 04
Location: off manasquan
Fishing Method: bait
Specie: Black Sea Bass
Size: 12" to 24"
Bait or Lure: clam
Water Depth: 50 60
Water Temp.: ?
Information : fish bit good all day till slack then picked up agian 5 guys we had 100 nice seabass

Angler Name : Mike K
E-Mail : N/A
Boat Name: Retriever
Date Fished: 5-30-04
Location: Red Church
Fishing Method: Chunks
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 3 up to 35 lbs
Bait or Lure: Heads only
Water Depth: 25'
Water Temp.: 60
Information : Ron put Me on some great fish. live lined a few bunkers with no luck. Fish just wanted head. Also landed 3 keeper Fluke and some nice sea bass. A NICE day on the water.

Angler Name : Buckthefluke
E-Mail : bill@durstcorp.com
Boat Name: brown eyed babe II
Date Fished: 5/30/04
Location: 1-1/2 mi off manasquan inlet
Fishing Method: troll
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 20-30 lbs
Bait or Lure: shads
Water Depth: 70'
Water Temp.: 63
Information : Took The Mrs. Out To The Scene Of The Crime. Repeat Of Yesterday.Trolled Shads From Squan Bell To Manto.Caught 4 Bass Smallest Was 18 LBS.The Wife Got A 40" 30 Lb Another Beautiful Day.Peace!!!!

Angler Name : Scott D
E-Mail : landsdusky@earthlink.net
Boat Name: Reel Time
Date Fished: 5/28/04
Location: Roamer Shoal
Fishing Method: Clamming and Chunking
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: Up to 45"
Bait or Lure: Clams and Bunker
Water Depth: 12-15'
Water Temp.: 60ish
Information : Sorry for the late report...I have been away from the computer for a few days. Set up on Friday morning about 1/4 mile southeast of Roamer Shoal lighthouse with both clams and fresh bunker (dead). We got one 18lb striper within 15 minutes, then nothing. Moved slightly north and had a steady bite of both blues and stripers mostly on the bunker. My friend Joe got our biggest bass to date - 33 lbs. We ended the day with two 18's and a 33. The blues were numerous and all but 2 were released. Bunker schools were very thick around 2PM at the tip of Sandy Hook, but there were no fish under them. -Scott

Angler Name : Keith Taboada
E-Mail : captpaul@bountyhuntercharters.com
Boat Name: Bounty Hunter
Date Fished: 5/28/2004
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: Clamming
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: Up to 40 "
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 20 Ft.
Water Temp.: 60 Degrees
Information : Capt. Paul had the Keith Taboada charter on board the Bounty Hunter and made his way thru the thick morning fog back to Raritan Bay. Setting up in 20 Ft. the day started off slowly as we went into slack tide. As the tide change occured the Bass came on and the charter picked away putting 6 Keepers and 6 Bonus fish up to 40" in the box. Another 11 large bass were released.

Angler Name : JOhn & Laura
E-Mail :
Boat Name: TideRunner
Date Fished: 5/27/04
Location: The Rocks
Fishing Method: Trolling
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 35lbs
Bait or Lure: bunker spoon
Water Depth: 25 Ft
Water Temp.: 63
Information : We headed out early and ran up to the rocks. Boy are some ot those capts. a pain in But. One boat cut me off I had spot to avoid hiding his MORON and it cost us to rigs.Now that's out of the way. We hookup to a nice Bass at 930 am when we got it in the box it was 37 inches 25 lb real fat. Only other knot down was a big blue that chop the 80 lb leader. Weather great wonderful day the be on the Water, Peace!!!!!

Angler Name : "Mac" MacSherry
E-Mail : captpaul@bountyhuntercharters.com
Boat Name: Bounty Hunter
Date Fished: 5/27/2004
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: Clamming
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: Up to 37"
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 30 Ft.
Water Temp.: 60 Degrees
Information : The "Mac" MacSherry charter returned for another day of great Striper fishing. After Capt. Paul set up the Bounty Hunter in 30Ft, the bite was on immediately. The charter had their limit of 5 Keepers and 5 Bonus fish up to 37" within 1 1/2 hours of fishing. Then they went on to release another 13 big fish. A second stop produced one Slot fish.

Angler Name : Sean Mowery
E-Mail : njcharter@aol.com
Boat Name: Canyon Runner
Date Fished: May 27
Location: 20 miles south manasquan
Fishing Method: bottom
Specie: Black Sea Bass
Size: up to 3.5 pounds
Bait or Lure: clams
Water Depth: 65-90
Water Temp.: 59
Information : Captain Phil Dulanie and mate Justin Nighan had the Sean Mowery charter from Holmdel, NJ back out on the Canyon Runner for another shot at the Sea Bass. The bite all year has been on and off but Sean wanted nothing to do with Stripers so we gave it a shot. Fishing 4 different wrecks in 65-95 feet of water produced a slow pick on each wreck with, suprisingly, the best pick on the shallowest wreck. We ended a long day with 75 Sea Bass in the boat up to 3.5 pounds and released another 100 shorts.

Angler Name : Ernie & Bryan
E-Mail : pulcinim@aiov.com
Boat Name: SMOKER
Date Fished: 5-26-04
Location: sandy hook
Fishing Method: drifting
Specie: Fluke
Size: up to 19 in
Bait or Lure: killie and squid
Water Depth: 5 to 20
Water Temp.: 64
Information : Fished on the drop offs in front of officer row and the point of the hook. Caught 12 keepers 15 shorts and75 robbins.Weather was cold, fog and wind,but the fish bit good.

Angler Name : Tom Headley
E-Mail : captpaul@bountyhuntercharters.com
Boat Name: Bounty Hunter
Date Fished: 5/26/2004
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: Clamming
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: Up to 36"
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 30 Ft.
Water Temp.: 59 Degrees
Information : The Tom Headley charter was on board the Bounty Hunter and Capt. Paul made the run up to Raritan Bay. As usual there was a dense fog and the ocean had a roll from the brisk east wind. However that did not stop the Stripers from biting. Setting up in 30 Ft. we had the fish on immediately and the two man charter had their limit of Keepers, Bonus amnd Slot fish within the first hour. We released another 3 dozen Bass and then called it a day. We were back at the dock by noon.

Angler Name : Capt. Ron
E-Mail : captainron@monmouth.com
Boat Name: FISHERMEN
Date Fished: 5/26/04
Location: ocean
Fishing Method: Rod andReel
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: slots to large
Bait or Lure: clams
Water Depth: 20ft
Water Temp.: 62 degrees
Information : Very nasty going out this morning with the last of the outgoing and strong east wind. Read loads of fish when we arrived in the area. Hade 2 on immediately and held 2 to 3 on all morning. Limited out by 11:30. Andy Chang from Flushing, NY had the big one at 25 pounds. Very nice size pool fish all week, 34,29,27 and a few 25 pounders. Still lots of slots to fill that space also. Water temp 62 in the Ocean. Weather looks great for the next few days! Capt. Ron

Angler Name : Ron Matlack
E-Mail : captpaul@bountyhuntercharters.com
Boat Name: Bounty Hunter
Date Fished: 5/25/2004
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: Clamming
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: Up to 38"
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 20 Ft.
Water Temp.: 60 Degrees
Information : The Ron Matlack charter was on board the Bounty Hunter and once again we found ourselves in a dense fog which blanketed the Raritan Bay area. Setting up in 20 Ft. We had nothing to show for our effort after 2 hours. Making a short move we found a solid read of Bass and drifted the area with Clam baits. We picked away at the Stripers and over the next couple of hours we put 6 Keepers and 6 Bonus fish up to 38" in the boat. As has been the case lately we did not catch a Slot fish.

Angler Name : Glen Kistler
E-Mail : njcharter@aol.com
Boat Name: Canyon Runner
Date Fished: May 25
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: Clammiong
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: up to 38"
Bait or Lure: clams
Water Depth: 15
Water Temp.: 64
Information : Captain Phil Dulanie and mate Justin Nighan had the Glen Kistler charter from Harrisburg, PA out on the Canyon Runner Tuesday and got in on some good striper fishing up in Raritan Bay. Going straight to the anchor today seemed like a bad idea after 3 hours with no bass but at 10:30am they came on and the charter limited out with keepers and bonus fish and added 4 slots. In addition, they also went on to release 20+ stripers all between 33" and 38". All the action was on clams in 12 feet of water. For all our pictures please go to www.canyonrunner.com

Angler Name : Capt. Ron
E-Mail : captainron@monmouth.com
Boat Name: FISHERMEN
Date Fished: 5/25/04
Location: ocean
Fishing Method: Rod and Reel
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: Slots to Larger fish
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 20ft
Water Temp.: 63
Information : Water temp moved up to 63 today, very nice all day bite with larger fish again. Biggest was a 25 pounder caught by Charles Olah of Alpha, NJ. Several fish in the 20 lb. Class. Fish came on Strong in the last hour just before the change of tide. Plenty of slots mixed in also. Capt. Ron

Angler Name : Capt. Ron
E-Mail : captainron@monmouth.com
Boat Name: FISHERMEN
Date Fished: 5/24/04
Location: Ocean
Fishing Method: Rod andReel
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: Slots to Medium fish
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 20ft
Water Temp.: 60degrees
Information : A nice steady pick today with more slots than we have seen in a while. Looked like a new body of fish with long slender males coming in. No real big fish today, largest was 16 pounds caught by Bryan Ellis of Hacketstown, NJ. Capt. Ron

Angler Name : Joe Sensale
E-Mail : captpaul@bountyhuntercharters.com
Boat Name: Bounty Hunter
Date Fished: 5/24/2004
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: Clamming
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: Up to 39"
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 25 Ft.
Water Temp.: 60 Degrees
Information : Capt. Paul returned to Striper fishing with the Joe Sensale charter. With a zero visibility fog situation in the AM, the decision not to Troll Spoons but to bait fish with Clams was the way to go. With the Bounty Hunter anchored in 25 Ft. of water the charter went on to catch their limit of 5 Keepers and 5 Bonus fish up to 39" within the first 2 hours of fishing. They then went on to catch and release another 20+ big fish. No Slot fish were caught today. www.bountyhuntercharters.com

Angler Name : Bill Marchioni
E-Mail : njcharter@aol.com
Boat Name: Canyon Runner
Date Fished: May 24
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: clams
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 37.5 pounds
Bait or Lure: bunker spoon
Water Depth: 25
Water Temp.: 65
Information : Some days it is not quantity that matters but quality. Today, Monday, we should have headed home after the first striper was boated. Capt. Phil Dulanie and Justin Nighan put the Bill Marchioni charter from Randolph, NJ into a quick troll bite on spoons at the Shrewsbury Rocks and the first fish made the trip as a 44" fat striper was boated on the first pass Back at the dock it weighed 37.5 pounds. Unfortunately it did not foreshadow a great trip. The bite slowed on the Rocks and we moved to Romer Shoal and then back to the Rocks and ended the day with 6 bass including one of 22 pounds and a dozen blues.

Angler Name : cee beaver
E-Mail : shitbird@earthlink.net
Boat Name: capt robbins
Date Fished: 5/24/04
Location: south and east of sea isle city
Fishing Method: top and bottom rigs
Specie: Black Sea Bass
Size: up to six lbs
Bait or Lure: clam
Water Depth: 50-95'
Water Temp.: 55 f.
Information : the beev went for a day on the cr to test the sea bass waters amid the glowing reports of sea bass mayhem the fishing was steady but far from an all out bail and most of patrons seemed near or at the limit by days end. many patrons tried to support the steel industry with the aray of metal top and bottoms rigs. the weather was outstanding and the service was top notch both pools were taken by a 5 and 6 lb beauties. it took many >8anchors to achieve the limits and late in the afternoon {2pm}the boat turned offshore to make the day for everyone and we got back to the dock about 5:30. the bottom line is the quality of sea bass fishing varies on how many mouths have to be fed. if you have to limit a small party, it is 150 keepers, if it is 60 meat fisherman, 1500 keepers. the beav

Angler Name : Steve
E-Mail : Lessel
Boat Name: Megan Beth
Date Fished: 5/23/04
Location: 15 miles SE of Manasquan
Fishing Method: Bottom
Specie: Black Sea Bass
Size: 2.5 lbs
Bait or Lure: Squid,clams,crabs
Water Depth: 75
Water Temp.: 60
Information : Fished for different wrecks 15 miles SE of Manasquan. Very slow pick as the fish were there but they would not bite. Water temp on the bottom was in the 40's. Managed a few Sea Bass before switching over to get some small blues along the beach.

Angler Name : Jon Murray
E-Mail :
Boat Name: 4 Reelin'
Date Fished: 5/23/04
Location: outside Barnegat
Fishing Method: troll
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 38", 23lbs
Bait or Lure: swimming plug
Water Depth:
Water Temp.: 54
Information : Hit the reef for seabass, 1 short in 1/2 hour. Then moved inshore to troll plugs and hooked up with a nice 23# bass. That was it for the day. Marked TONS of bait on the FF. When this water warms up a little.....

Angler Name : Bob
E-Mail :
Boat Name: Bass Addict
Date Fished: 5/22 and 5/23
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: Bait fishing
Specie: Striped Bass
Size:
Bait or Lure:
Water Depth:
Water Temp.:
Information : Fished the bay both Saturday and Sunday. Crowds were insane, but we were able to get away from the heaviest concentration of boats and managed almost 120 bass between the two days. Shows there must still be lots of fish around.

Angler Name : Michael Becker
E-Mail : mbecker@aol.com
Boat Name:
Date Fished: 05/23/04
Location: Ocean City Beach
Fishing Method: Surf
Specie: Northern Kingfish
Size: Small
Bait or Lure: Bloodworms
Water Depth:
Water Temp.:
Information : We picked up a few kingfish in the surf early Sunday morning but then a tremendous amount of seaweed washed in to end the fishing.

Angler Name : Fernando
E-Mail : nethawk73@yahoo.com
Boat Name:
Date Fished: 5/23/04
Location: point pleasant on beach
Fishing Method: surf
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 20 lbs and 37 inches
Bait or Lure: clam
Water Depth:
Water Temp.:
Information : We fished from morning to late afternoon. Took the striper on the outgoing tide. No other fish were being caught on the beach. My friend Ruben helped me drag him ashore. Great way way to start the warm season.

Angler Name : Mike Copeman
E-Mail :
Boat Name: RENEGADE
Date Fished: 05/23/04
Location: Asbury/Long Branch
Fishing Method: Casting/Jigging
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: Upto 30 lbs
Bait or Lure: Storm Shads, Braid Jigs
Water Depth: 65-70
Water Temp.: 62
Information : Fishing Saturday morning with zero visibility and a 4:30 am start we took our time running north in the thick fog. We ran offshore and when we slowed down off Asbury/Long Branch by 6:00 am the bass were up on top chasing tinker macks and rainfish. Every cast produced a bass till 8:30am All bass were over 15 lbs with many in the 20-30lb class. No trolling was necessary and by 8:30am the bass went down, the fog cleared and the bluefish moved in and we headed for home. Heaviest went 31 & 30. By far the largest Bass seen in such large quantites.

Angler Name : Mark Crescenzo
E-Mail : markoutdoors@hotmail.com
Boat Name: Pipe Dream
Date Fished: 5/23/04
Location: Shrews Rocks
Fishing Method: Chunking
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: up to 27 pounds
Bait or Lure: bunker chunks
Water Depth: 22-25'
Water Temp.: 58 deg f
Information : Hit a great afternoon bite (3pm) and had solid hookups for 2hours. Thankfully no bluefish. The troll produced nothing outside but the chunks really turned on the bite inside. All total boated 11 fish many over 25pounds and lost a few even bigger. Had a great afternoon and .... no competition. Only one other boat in sight a few hundred yards away trolling

Angler Name : Werner Sprie
E-Mail : captpaul@bountyhuntercharters.com
Boat Name: Bounty Hunter
Date Fished: 5/23/2004
Location: Inshore Wrecks
Fishing Method: Bottom Fishing
Specie: Black Sea Bass
Size: Up to 3 Lbs.
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 90 Ft.
Water Temp.: 58 Degrees (Surface)
Information : Werner Sprie was on the Bounty Hunter today and we decided to pass on the Striper fishing and do some reconnaissance on the Inshore wrecks. Hoping that the Seabass bite would be ready to start we stopped on 7 pieces,read fish on most, but they only bit on two. We managed to put 3 dozen good size Seabass in the boat. The bottom temperature has to come up another 2 to 3 degrees before we get into some solid action.

Angler Name : Capt. ron
E-Mail : captainron@monmouth.com
Boat Name: FISHERMEN
Date Fished: 5/23/04
Location: Ocean
Fishing Method: Rod and Reel
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: Up to 25 pounds
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 20ft
Water Temp.: 61degrees
Information : A slow pick to start the day, had about an hour of nice fishing then it died. Not the hot fishing of the past few weeks but good enough. Largest fish was a 25 pounder caught by a first timer, he made his Dad very proud. Nice catch of fish on Saturday afternoon with Capt. Bob also. Had the largest of the year yesterday with a 34 pounder caught by one of the guys from the local CSCA of Stonypoint NY. Capt. Ron

Angler Name : Joe Girondo
E-Mail : mbroth1@comcast.net
Boat Name: Tenacious
Date Fished: 5/23/04
Location: Raritan Bay/ Shrewsbury Rocks
Fishing Method: Clamming/trolling
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 33"
Bait or Lure: clams/spoons
Water Depth: 10-60 ft
Water Temp.: 61
Information : Capt Bernie Roth hosted the Joe Girondo charter from Consohocken Pa. for a day of striper fishing. We began trolling the rocks and boated one striper and several bluefish on spoons. We then moved to raritan bay to try clamming and boated one striper in very slow action. We trolled the rocks again on the way home and dropped two heavy fish on spoons halfway to the boat. It was just not our day.

Angler Name : Peter Cocci
E-Mail : sutureguy@aol.com
Boat Name: Captain Robbins
Date Fished: 5-23-2004
Location: NE Cape May Reef...Wrecks
Fishing Method: bottom
Specie: Black Sea Bass
Size: up to 5 pounds
Bait or Lure: Clam, Squid
Water Depth: 60'
Water Temp.: 55 degress approx
Information : Another nice day on the Capt Robbins. Moderate pick of sea bass. I got 13 keepers, 2 3lb fish, others plump keepers. Bass still a little scattered on structure. Also some tog caught aboard. Pool winner was a huge sea bass 24" 5 lb approx. This boat works hard to get you fish!

Angler Name : Dave P.
E-Mail : LUCKYDBP74@AOL.COM
Boat Name:
Date Fished: 5/23
Location: Knoll
Fishing Method: anchored
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 22"-31"
Bait or Lure: clams
Water Depth: 22'
Water Temp.: ?
Information : Teamed up with other Capt. Dave from P'burg, NJ. and caught about 10 stripers and 10 blues. Action was from 6-9:00am but then petered out to nothing. Most boats I could see didn't have any action at all.

Angler Name : T&A SPERRUZZIO
E-Mail : MFSUPPLY@HOTMAIL
Boat Name:
Date Fished: 5-22-04
Location: SANDY HOOK BAY
Fishing Method: TROLLING/BAIT
Specie: Fluke
Size: 18"
Bait or Lure: STRETCH 25
Water Depth: 26
Water Temp.: 63
Information : CAUGHT A FLUKE TROLLING A STRETCH 25 ALONG WITH 1 SLOT BASS. CAUGHT ABOUT 20-30 BLUES CASTING SPOONS.

Angler Name : Bob Charlton
E-Mail : captpaul@bountyhuntercharters.com
Boat Name: Bounty Hunter
Date Fished: 5/22/2004
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: Trolling & Clamming
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: Up to 37"
Bait or Lure: Spoons, Shad Rigs,Clams
Water Depth: 10 to 30 Ft.
Water Temp.: 63 Degrees
Information : Capt. Paul had the Bob Charlton charter on the Bounty Hunter and every one was in for a big surprise when the large concentration of Stripers we had been Spooning for the past 5 days disappeared. Trolling spoons for 2 hours did not produce a single fish. Some smaller Bass were being caught on Shad rigs in the area so we switched to rigs. An hour later we had "Zero". We decided to switch to Clams and the first two spots yielded nothing. Finally, as our patience and bait was running out the third drop produced 6 Keeper Bass & 2 Slot fish plus a couple of Blues to bail us out.

Angler Name : Anthony
E-Mail :
Boat Name: Darlene M
Date Fished: 5/22/04
Location: Monmouth Beach/Shrews Rocks
Fishing Method: jig
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: Up to 30LBS
Bait or Lure: Ava's/Storm Shads
Water Depth:
Water Temp.:
Information : We were off Monmouth beach jigging bass under schools of bunker. Most of the fish were in the high teens with the largest going 30 1/2 lbs. It was good solid fishing until ammatures show up and put the bait down such as a small Topaz with a green boot stripe and green sunshade on the tower did. Once that happened we had to do some searching to find the school again which we did off away from the other boats.

Angler Name : MIKE G..the grinch
E-Mail : mickrah@aol.com
Boat Name: crack a dawn
Date Fished: sat. 5/22/04
Location: raritan bay
Fishing Method: clams
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: up to 38
Bait or Lure: clams all evening
Water Depth: don"t know
Water Temp.: same
Information : left the dock 3:00p.m. got into good action about 6: p.m.about 16 keepers.....1.38.1.32 plus 1. 32.....and then some....captain and mate did a great job....these guys know thier s...t

Angler Name : Greg, Steve, Tommy, Chris
E-Mail :
Boat Name: Mom's Kitchen
Date Fished: 05/22/2004
Location: Sea Girt to the S. Rocks
Fishing Method: Drifting
Specie: Bluefish
Size: 5 lbs
Bait or Lure: Diamond Jigs
Water Depth: 30-40
Water Temp.: 58
Information : Started in Sea Girt, and went all the way up to the Rocks before we found blues feeding on bunker and spearing. After getting our fill of bluefishing, we tried our luck at fluking, or I should say "skating"!! Anyone had any luck fluking yet?

Angler Name : Dave Maur
E-Mail : mriccardo@nac.net
Boat Name: CASTAWAY
Date Fished: 5/22
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: Bunker Chunked
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: up to 25lbs
Bait or Lure: Fresh Bunker
Water Depth: 20'
Water Temp.: 61
Information : Capt. Mike Riccardo had the Dave Maur Charter aboard the Castaway Saturday night for a great night of bunker chunking. After a brief stop on the way out to get all the bunker we needed, we anchored in 20 feet of water. Using only the heads as baits the charter had no problem limiting out on bass up to 25lbs.

Angler Name : Ted Sak
E-Mail : mbroth1@comcast.net
Boat Name: TENACIOUS
Date Fished: 5/22/04
Location: Shrewsbury Rocks
Fishing Method: Trolling/jigging
Specie: Bluefish
Size: 3-8 lbs
Bait or Lure: umbrella rigs/jigs
Water Depth: 20-60 ft
Water Temp.: 60
Information : Captain Bernie Roth hosted the Ted Sak charter from Doylestown Pa. for a day of Bluefishing. Originally scheduled as a Striper/Bluefish trip, because of the late start we decided to set our sites on bluefish. They started jigging off asbury and began boating 2-4 lb fish. We moved to the Rocks and trolling umbrella rigs the action was non stop for three hours on larger blues to 8 lbs. Ted's and his brother's sons aged 7, 10 and 14 tired thenselves out boating and releasing most of the fish. Highlight of the trip was when the youngest son boated a 15 lb striper which he will never forget.

Angler Name : Bernie M
E-Mail : bmazzocc@aol.com
Boat Name:
Date Fished: 5/22/04
Location: ibsp
Fishing Method: surf,jetty
Specie: Bluefish
Size: 2-5lbs
Bait or Lure: metal jigs, poppers,bucktails
Water Depth: up to my knees
Water Temp.: cold enough to make my feet numb
Information : caught and released about 20. the action stopped around 10:00am

Angler Name : Capt. Ron
E-Mail : captainron@monmouth.com
Boat Name: FISHERMEN
Date Fished: 5/22/04
Location: ocean
Fishing Method: Rod and Reel
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: larger fish
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 20ft
Water Temp.: 61
Information : William Bennett and the Local CSCA from Stonypoint NY were out with us today, the morning fishing found a pick on some nice fish. The largest of the year so far at 46 inches and 34 pounds. Not much of a bite into slack and only a few more when the tide ran. It did take a long time to get some current today, so that doesn't help. Had a 15lb. Blackfish that was released (loaded with roe) and a few small blues and Fluke. Thanks, capt. ron

Angler Name : Larry R.
E-Mail : dogfsh@AOL.COM
Boat Name: Anna Lee
Date Fished: 5/20/04
Location: reach, shoal
Fishing Method: chumming, jigs
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 25" - 33"
Bait or Lure: clams, jigs
Water Depth: 21
Water Temp.:
Information : Started in reach at #19, nothing going on. Moved to old orchard caught 13 bass 1 short 3 slots 9 keepers. Lost the tide and tried trolling with only 1 bluefish hitting. Moved to shoal no bites. Big school of blues chasing spearing, jigged about 25 in 1 1/2 hrs. Went home early and left them bitting great day to be out. Tight Lines

Angler Name : Sam, John M., and John S.
E-Mail : messisa2000@yahoo.com
Boat Name: All Hooked Up
Date Fished: 05/20/2004
Location: Wrecks
Fishing Method: Bottom
Specie: Tautog
Size: Up to 3.5 lbs.
Bait or Lure: Clam/ Greenies
Water Depth: 60-80'
Water Temp.: 60
Information : Tried another day of wreck fishing and it proved to be somewhat slow once again fishing the reefs off of LBI. We managed to put a few nice tog and and sea bass in the boat after trying 3 or 4 different wrecks. Beautiful day to be out on the water. Due to extremely warm weather and water temp. on the rise, we may try our hand at some sharking next week.

Angler Name : Jon Murray
E-Mail :
Boat Name: K-Kat
Date Fished: 05/20/04
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: Troll
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 18-32lbs
Bait or Lure: Bunker Spoons
Water Depth:
Water Temp.: 60
Information : Had a great day off from work fishing on the K-Kat with my co-workers from QDP, Mike Torres, Jim Scippione, Bill Breeding & Stew McElhone. The weather was perfect and the fishing was even better! We all had our keeper & bonus fish within 2-1/2 hours with most of the fish in the mid twenty pound range. Captain Ken & mate Chris did an outstanding job as all anglers caught their largest stripers to date!

Angler Name : Stan Elias
E-Mail : captpaul@bountyhuntercharters.com
Boat Name: Bounty Hunter
Date Fished: 5/20/2004
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: Trolling
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: Up to 42"
Bait or Lure: Spoons
Water Depth: 15 to 30 Ft.
Water Temp.: 56 Degrees
Information : Stan Elias had his family on the Bounty Hunter and Capt. Paul wasted no time getting the group into a hot Spoon bite. The fish were on our Spoons within minutes of getting them in the water and the bite continued for 3 hours. The charter put their limit catch of 6 keepers and 6 bonus fish in the box then went on to release big fish for an hour. Our three largest for the day were 38", 39" and a 42" Bass caught by Stan. Once again we could not catch a Slot fish.

Angler Name : Capt. Ron
E-Mail : captainron@monmouth.com
Boat Name: FISHERMEN
Date Fished: 5/20/04
Location: ocean
Fishing Method: Rod and Reel
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: slots to 20lb
Bait or Lure: clams
Water Depth: 20
Water Temp.: 61
Information : Not very good at all today, only a handfull of fish. The morning bite produced a dozen fish on 4 different drops. Thought the change of tide would do it for us, like the past few days, but no go. Finished up at Romar Bar with a few Blues and 2 more Bass. First bad day in 3 weeks, not to shabby. Looking for better things tommorrow. Capt. Ron

Angler Name : Bill C & Dan E
E-Mail : cline7mm@aol.com
Boat Name:
Date Fished: 5/19/04
Location: icw wildwood
Fishing Method: jig
Specie: Fluke
Size: up to 19 1/2
Bait or Lure: shad dart/ minnow
Water Depth: 15'
Water Temp.: 58
Information : Fish were hitting very lite had to let them hold it for about 30 sec or they just had the tail. Then the tide turned to outgoing and you couldnt get past the blues up to 3lbs.

Angler Name : kevin
E-Mail : wjkov@aol.com
Boat Name: phantom
Date Fished: 5/19
Location: flynns knoll/ rhomar shoal
Fishing Method: troll/ clam
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 28-39 inches
Bait or Lure: clams/ bunker spoons
Water Depth: 10-20 feet
Water Temp.: 54
Information : charterd the phantom out of highlands today and started out real slow. first drop all we had were 2 bluefish, from there we decided to troll by the rhomar shoal which only produced more bluefish. one of the bluefish was a monster witch weighed in 20 1/2 pounds. from there we tried clamming again for the last hour of the trip and it ended up saving the day. we caught 13 bass largest one went 20-25 pounds.

Angler Name : Steve Senff
E-Mail : NJTunaman1666@aol.com
Boat Name: K-Kat
Date Fished: 5/19/04
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: Trolling
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 18 lbs. - 31 lbs.
Bait or Lure: Bunker spoon
Water Depth: 20'
Water Temp.: 25'
Information : Another great day of fishing on the K-Kat. As usual Capt. Ken and mate Chris did a wonderful job in finding the fish. Despte the rain the fishing was great. If you want to catch fish make sure that you give the K-Kat a try.

Angler Name : Tom Headley
E-Mail : captpaul@bountyhuntercharters.com
Boat Name: Bounty Hunter
Date Fished: 05/19/2004
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: Trolling
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: Up to 44" (32 lbs.)
Bait or Lure: Spoons
Water Depth: 15 to 35 Ft.
Water Temp.: 56 Degrees
Information : Tom Headley and his charter were on the Bounty Hunter and Capt. Paul got them up to Raritan Bay to get in on the great Spoon trolling. The charter had their 4 keepers and 4 bonus fish within the first 2 hours. Nothing remotely resembling a Slot fish could be found. Our smallest fish for the day was a 34" bass. Our two largest were a 41" (26lbs) and a 44" (32lb) Bass which was caught by Tom. The charter went on to release another 16 big Bass. Spooning does not get any better than it is right now.

Angler Name : Capt. Ron
E-Mail : captainron@monmouth.com
Boat Name: FISHERMEN
Date Fished: 5/19/04
Location: ocean
Fishing Method: Rod and Reel
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: Slots to 29 pounds
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 20 ft
Water Temp.: 61degrees
Information : The change of tide today wasn't the hot and heavy action of yesterday. We had a nice pick of fish most of the day, with shots of 2 to 3 at a time. Things got to a dismal pick for the last 1 1/2 hours of the day. All in all we still had a nice catch of fish. Dan Sullivan of Stanhope, NJ topped Mondays big fish of 27 pounds and 42 inches with a 29 pound, 44 inch fish. A real good looking Bass! I normally don't gaff fish, but this one woundn't fit in the net! Capt. Ron

Angler Name : John & John P
E-Mail :
Boat Name: Tide Runner
Date Fished: 5/18/04
Location: inshore Wreck
Fishing Method: Bottom
Specie: Weakfish
Size: up to 3 lbs
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 75 ft
Water Temp.: 60
Information : Waited for the fog to lift and headed to one of my favoite inshore wreck. Sea Bass were slow to respond but the black fising was OK put 6 nice black fish and 5 sea bass in the box in 3 hours. Not the greatest day but alot of fun. Ocean turned nasty about 2 pm Peace!!!!!

Angler Name : mark crescenzo
E-Mail : markoutdoors@hotmail.com
Boat Name: Heavy Metal
Date Fished: 5/18/04
Location: Old Orchard
Fishing Method: Chunking Clams
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: up to 22 pounds
Bait or Lure: Clam bellies
Water Depth: 22'
Water Temp.: 57 deg f
Information : Had a solid early bite before slack tide, caught fish through the slack and shortly after the switch. Only a few blues and biggest fish of day went 38" and 22 pounds. Last drop produced a 29" weakfish. All total 7 bass (only one slot), 1 weakie and five blues. Trolling spoons in the Reach only produced bluefish.

Angler Name : Todd Polumbo
E-Mail : njcharter@aol.com
Boat Name: Canyon Runner
Date Fished: May 18
Location: 20 S. Manasquan
Fishing Method: bottom
Specie: Black Sea Bass
Size: up to 4 pounds
Bait or Lure: clams
Water Depth: 90
Water Temp.: 57
Information : Captain Phil Dulanie and mate Justin Nighan took the Todd Polumbo charter from Danbury, Conn out for a day of wreck fishing Tuesday. Fishing in 90 feet of water we fought tough conditions all day with a hard south wind and south current which shut down the bite. We hit two wrecks and pulled a dozen big sea bass all between 2.5 and 4 pounds off the first but nothing else. A move to the second wreck produced 80+ fish but only a couple more dozen sea bass for the box.

Angler Name : FishHead
E-Mail :
Boat Name:
Date Fished: May 18
Location: Flynn's Knoll
Fishing Method: Chumming (Clams)
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 24" to 36"
Bait or Lure: Clams/Fishfinder rigs
Water Depth: Approx 22'
Water Temp.:
Information : Lots of action on the AM outgoing tide. Amazing day, lotsa fun. Can't remeber when we have had so many quality fish

Angler Name : Mark Kacek
E-Mail : captpaul@bountyhuntercharters.com
Boat Name: Bounty Hunter
Date Fished: 5/18/2004
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: Clamming
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: Up to 42" (27lbs)
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 20 Ft.
Water Temp.: 55 Degrees
Information : The Mark Kacek charter was aboard the Bounty Hunter today. The charter elected to fish with Clam baits and pass on the Spoon trolling. Capt. Paul set up in 20 Ft. of water and the fishing was very good. By 10AM we had our 5 keeper bass along with 5 Bonus fish, the largest a 42" Striper that tipped the scale at 27 Lbs. 3 Slot fish were added to the catch along with a half dozen Blues. Another 11 large Bass were released.

Angler Name : Capt. Ron
E-Mail : captainron@monmouth.com
Boat Name: FISHERMEN
Date Fished: 5/18/04
Location: Ocean
Fishing Method: Rod and Reel
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: Slots to 18 pounds
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 20ft
Water Temp.: 56
Information : Excellant morning bite, caught the last of the incoming tide, a nice pick right through the change. First hour of the Outgoing was non stop with 3 to 4 on most of the time. Limited out by 10:30am. Fish were completely gorged with clam chum, don't know how they could swallow another piece! Capt. Ron

Angler Name : Werner & Wolfgang Sprie
E-Mail : captpaul@bountyhuntercharters.com
Boat Name: Bounty Hunter
Date Fished: 5/17/2004
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: Trolling & Clamming
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: Up to 39"
Bait or Lure: Spoons & Clams
Water Depth: 10 To 25 Ft.
Water Temp.: 55 Degrees
Information : Werner & Wolgang Sprie returned for their second Charter over the past 3 Days. Setting up with Clam baits they landed 11 nice size Stripers the largest a 36" fish plus a dozen Blues. Switching over to trolling Spoons the bite was not as good as it has been over the past several days. They did manage however to land 4 Bass up to 39". As usual all the Bass & Blues were released.

Angler Name : Sid Gold
E-Mail : sidgold@optonlinelnet
Boat Name: Can Do Too
Date Fished: 5/17/2004
Location: Rartaran Bay
Fishing Method: Claming
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 28-36"
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 24'
Water Temp.: 54
Information : Caught the limit with Captain Jim Foy and Leslie Knox and Bill, Foggy day and wind picked up after 11:00 AM Took about 3 hours to get the 8 Strippers We released about 18 Blue fish and kept a very large Skate. Pity the sun did NOT shine or come out !

Angler Name : Pat Ryan
E-Mail : njcharter@aol.com
Boat Name: Canyon Runner
Date Fished: May 17
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: Plugging
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: up to 36"
Bait or Lure: Mann Plugs
Water Depth: 12-20
Water Temp.: 55
Information : Captain Phil Dulanie and Joe LaRosa fought through the fog and wind again on Monday to put the Pat Ryan charter from Philadelphia, PA into bass. Unfortunately they could just not get them to turn on on the troll up in Raritan Bay and worked their way back to the Shrewsbury Rocks. On the Rocks they ended up saving the trip with 6 Stripers to 37” and a dozen bluefish.

Angler Name : Ed Karam
E-Mail : mriccardo@nac.net
Boat Name: CASTAWAY
Date Fished: 5/17
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: clam
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: up to 33"
Bait or Lure: clams
Water Depth:
Water Temp.:
Information : Capt. Mike Riccardo had the Ed Karam party out tonight for a good pull of stripers. Anchoring on the New York side of Raritan Bay, the charter had no problem limiting out on bass up to 33 inches in the first hour. A move over to the Jersey side of the bay in search of slot fish was unproductive. The four man charter had over 20 bass all on the New York side. All of the fish were caught on clams.

Angler Name : T.S.
E-Mail :
Boat Name: fisaholic
Date Fished: 5/17
Location: 120ft-100 ft wrecks
Fishing Method: anchor
Specie: Ling (AKA Red Hake)
Size: 3-5lbs
Bait or Lure: clam,bergall
Water Depth: 120-100
Water Temp.: 50
Information : got out @ 7 am,headed straight out for deep water wreck out of atlantic highlands.anchored up on first wreck lots of life on screen but not much action,a few short blackfish,and about 8 ling.headed in to shallower wreck,what a day ,non stop bite on clams,4 blackfish over 4 lbs. and aproxamatly 40 to 50 ling between three anglers.also about 8 winter flatties hangin on the deep structure,one went at least 2.5 lbs.all in all a great day of wreck fishing with just two drops from 9am to 5,wish every wreck was like this.

Angler Name : Capt. Ron
E-Mail : captainron@monmouth.com
Boat Name: FISHERMEN
Date Fished: 5/17/04
Location: Ocean/Bay
Fishing Method: Rod and Reel
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: Medium to Large fish
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 20ft
Water Temp.: 60
Information : Morning bite on the change of tide was hot for an hour and a half, a few slots but mostly larger fish. Pete Ronne from Syracuse NY drove 6 hours to catch the big one today at 43 inches, 27 pounds. Hard South wind against the outgoing made it to uncomfortable to fish. Ended up back in the bay. Lack of life there today, nothing like the past few days. Water temp in the bay is in the 60's, don't know if that was it or if it was just one of those days. Capt. Ron

Angler Name : Ryan
E-Mail : rydawg80@hotmail.com
Boat Name: Free Spirit
Date Fished: 5/16/04
Location: Great bay,LE inlet
Fishing Method: Lures/Bait
Specie: Bluefish
Size: 1-4lbs
Bait or Lure: Metal,strips of fresh blue
Water Depth: N/A
Water Temp.: id say in 50s
Information : Left the dock around 6 and found first school 1/4mile from the inlet around 6:15. These fish werent feeding to hard but we magaged a few 1-2 lbers. Took a ride to the inlet where it was the most bluefish ive ever seen. They were 1-4lbs. Everywhere you looked there were blues. I was watching the blues eat the rainfish thats how many there were. The 3 of us ended up with our limit and decided to try fluke in Grassy Channel. One short and a few missed. Best day blue fishing ever though! PS. Strips of fresh bluefish caught the bigger blues and had nice hits while fishing for fluke. Tight Lines

Angler Name : Joe & Carol Duffy
E-Mail : captpaul@bountyhuntercharters.com
Boat Name: Bounty Hunter
Date Fished: 05/16/2004
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: Trolling
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: Up to 38"
Bait or Lure: Spoons
Water Depth: 15 to 35 Ft.
Water Temp.: 55 Degrees
Information : The Joe Duffy family was on board the Bounty Hunter today and Capt. Paul headed back to Raritan Bay. Trolling Spoons in 15 to 35 Ft. of water the charter enjoyed a slow steady pick of Bass up to 38". When we started for home at 1PM we had a limit catch in the box made up of 6 keepers and 6 Bonus fish. There were no Slot fish caught today.

Angler Name : Brian
E-Mail : bstrope@optonline.net
Boat Name: Hakuna Matata
Date Fished: 5/16/04
Location: Monmouth Beach
Fishing Method: Casting/Jigging
Specie: Bluefish
Size: 2-4 pounds
Bait or Lure: Diamond Jig/A27's
Water Depth: 30 Feet
Water Temp.:
Information : Moving north out of Shark River we saw a large flock of gulls working the water right off of Monmouth Beach. We moved up on them and found the waters boiling with fish, We had plently of company with the charter boats and smaller craft all taking advantage of the feeding frenzy. You couldn't "Not" catch a bluefish!

Angler Name :
E-Mail : captbob@aluresportfishing.com
Boat Name: A-LURE
Date Fished: May 16, 2004
Location: South of Manasquan Inlet
Fishing Method: bait
Specie: Tautog
Size:
Bait or Lure: clams and green crabs
Water Depth:
Water Temp.:
Information : The crew of the A-lure took the Bernie O`brien Jr. charter tog fishing on wrecks south of the inlet. Starting in 75 feet of water we managed a slow pick. Moving to a wreck in 90 feet we did the same. Moving closer to home we stopped at a wreck in 55 feet of water and have a good bite the rest of the day. No large Tog but we did catch our limit. The largest fish was 4 pounds and the bite was better on clams. We did put a few Sea Bass in the boat were not fishing for them.

Angler Name : Teel
E-Mail : ateel7@snip.net
Boat Name: Char-Sea
Date Fished: 5/16/04
Location: 28-Mile Wreck (Varanger)
Fishing Method: Sharking/Chumming
Specie: Bluefish
Size:
Bait or Lure: Mackerel
Water Depth: 130
Water Temp.: 59.5
Information : Turned out to be such a nice day that we decided to try some early sharking....calm and sunny... 15 minutes after setting up slick....had a 30tw go off....never saw anything and line was cut off on a lobster pot right on the wreck...rest of the day we just had big bluefish in the slick..caught a bunch along with a spiny dogfish...put out a couple live....no takers....oh yeah....water temp was avg. 58-59...highest we had was 59.8

Angler Name : Lenny Nicaretta
E-Mail : Lenny@aldocarpets.com
Boat Name: Wahoo
Date Fished: 5/16/04
Location: BB Buoy
Fishing Method: Casting
Specie: Weakfish
Size: 9lbs
Bait or Lure: Fin s
Water Depth: 8.50
Water Temp.: 56
Information : ALSO PICKED UP 6 COCKTAIL BLUES

Angler Name : Capt. Ron
E-Mail : captainron@monmouth.com
Boat Name: FISHERMEN
Date Fished: 5/16/04
Location: Ocean
Fishing Method: Rod and Reel
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: medium fish
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 14 to 20 ft
Water Temp.: 56
Information : The morning bite was very slow due to the lack of current in the bay. Didn't want to waste to much time waiting, sometimes in the bay it just doesn't happen. Went back into the Ocean and had a decent, all day pick on Medium size fish. Had a few shots of 4 or 5 at a time, good enough fishing for anyone. 20 pounder was the largest today.

Angler Name : Canyon Runner Crew
E-Mail : njcharter@aol.com
Boat Name: Canyon Runner
Date Fished: May 16
Location: 20 miles SE of Manasquan
Fishing Method: Bottom
Specie: Black Sea Bass
Size: up to 4 pounds
Bait or Lure: clams
Water Depth: 75-90
Water Temp.: 59
Information : The Canyon Runner crew took a fun trip on Sunday and decided to stay away from the striper crowds by hitting a wreck for Sea Bass. As soon as the anchor came tight we had a decent pick of Sea Bass in 90 feet of water and had a good pick until the wind came out of the south and everything shut down. We ended the trip with 75 Sea Bass in the Box and released at least 100+ shorts. We were fishing 15-20 miles south of Manasquan Inlet

Angler Name : Jim Mcquire
E-Mail : mbroth1@comcast.net
Boat Name: TENACIOUS
Date Fished: 5/16/2004
Location: Raritan Reach
Fishing Method: Clamming
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 38"
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 26 ft
Water Temp.: 65
Information : Capt Bernie Roth hosted the Jim Mcquire charter from Yardville NJ for a day of Striper fishing. Their results were a repeat of Fridays trip and they managed to boat their limit of 28" and bonus fish by 11:30 am.They continued fishing for slot fish and boated five by 12:30 when they decided to head home with 21 stripers on ice. A half dozen bluefish were also boated. The big surprise was the water temp going to 65 degrees.

Angler Name : Dave
E-Mail :
Boat Name: Solty Dog
Date Fished: 5-16-04
Location: Toms River
Fishing Method: Trolling
Specie: Bluefish
Size: 1 - 2 lbs.
Bait or Lure: Lure
Water Depth: 8 ft.
Water Temp.: 76
Information : Picked up five bluefish trolling across mouth of river. I can't remember when bluefish were in this area in May. Should be an interesting season. Have fun.

Angler Name : Jim
E-Mail : JimmyA1Boy@aol.com
Boat Name: Little Boat
Date Fished: May 16, 2004
Location: Manasquan River between inlet and Railroad
Fishing Method: drift
Specie: Fluke
Size: 14"to17"
Bait or Lure: Spearing/squid/Bucktail teaser
Water Depth: 20' to 4'
Water Temp.: ????????
Information : Seemed like everybody was catching Blues. We caught 6 flatties total; all but one was short. We had a few blues on rattle traps and a few blues on the fluke rigs. We only fished for 3 hours and caught a dozen fish total(not Bad). Nice day to be on the water.

Angler Name : CAPT BRUCE MILLER
E-Mail : CPTMARLIN1@AOL.COM
Boat Name: MIRAGE
Date Fished: 5/15/04
Location: SHREWSBURY ROCKS/THE REACH S.H.
Fishing Method: TROLLING & CLAMMING
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 12 TO 26 LBS.
Bait or Lure: SHAD RIGS, BUNKER SPOONS,CLAMS
Water Depth: 30 TO 60 FT
Water Temp.: 58 TO 60 DEG.
Information : FISHED THE NJ SPORTFISHING BASS TOURNY , MYSELF, CAPT. BURT GREENE, JARRED POLARA,& JOE CONNELLY. STARTED AT THE ROCKS (EARLY), TROLLED A FEW BASS THERE IN 1 HR. THEN MOVED UP TO THE REACH AND CLAMMED.WOUND UP WITH 30 BASS, KEEPING JUST 4 AND RELEASING 20 BLUEFISH. OUR BIGGEST WAS GOOD FOR 2ND PLACE (26 LBS) IN THE TOURNY!THAT WAS CAUGHT BY JARRED POLARA OF TOMS RIVER WHILE TROLLIUNG BUNKER SPOONS ON THE ROCKS..

Angler Name : Casey
E-Mail : skins_553@yahoo.com
Boat Name: Go Fluke Yourself
Date Fished: 5/15/04
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: Chunking
Specie: Bluefish
Size: 6 between 8-11lbs
Bait or Lure: bunker
Water Depth: 22ft
Water Temp.: 62 degrees
Information : The morning fog was extremely dense. We finally were able to see at about 8:30. We headed over to Staten Island and the action began. We lost about 15 hooks within a half an hour. The blues were viscious and were bending swivels. We ended up with 6 and lost about 25.

Angler Name : Vinnie Corsale
E-Mail :
Boat Name: Lucky Loralie
Date Fished: 5/15/04
Location: Sandy Hook Bay
Fishing Method: Chum
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 31''
Bait or Lure: Bunker chunks
Water Depth: 25'-30'
Water Temp.:
Information : Richie, Johnny, and I got out about 8AM. We anchored up and started chumming. Started to hooking into fish right away, mostly bluefish. Richie did manage to hook and land a 31" stripper. Must say had a great time just being out with my Buddies on the water catching and releasing all the bluefish. Looking forward to our next trip.

Angler Name : Bob Lewis
E-Mail : tlewis1167@aol.com
Boat Name: TOP DOG
Date Fished: 5-15-04
Location: Shrewsbury Rocks
Fishing Method: trolling
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 30-32 in.
Bait or Lure: shad rigs and stretch 25
Water Depth: 20-45 ft.
Water Temp.: 57.7
Information : We headed up to the rocks to hunt for stripers.Got a 32in. right away and then the blues came in.THey were breaking water everywhere chasing spearing and cigar minnows wich they coughed up all over the cockpit.They averaged about 2-4lbs. but we did land one over 10lbs.Boated one more striper before heading back to Clarks.Nice day on the water but too many blues with the lures we were using,try bunker spoons off the downrigger next time to avoid the blues.

Angler Name : cap Jay V
E-Mail : acevpetdic@aol.com
Boat Name: Searay Fisher
Date Fished: 5/15/04
Location: Raritan
Fishing Method: chumming
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 32'
Bait or Lure: bunker
Water Depth: 15'
Water Temp.: 50's
Information : went out Saturday morning, foggy, had to wait it out. finally got out, bunker everywere, snagged 50 bunker. anchored up. caught huge blues, no striper. moved to another spot. anchored up. nailed a huge weak fish 32' 13lbs. took a whole bunker. finished up with 30 huge blues, 1 huge weak fish. good day. remeber Time on Water = FISH.

Angler Name : fast eddie and big joe
E-Mail : esmith2494@aol
Boat Name: Two Dirty
Date Fished: 5/15
Location: raritan reach
Fishing Method: live lining bunker
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 22-38lbs
Bait or Lure: fresh bunker
Water Depth: 17ft.
Water Temp.: 64.7
Information : Left morgan at 6;00 in heavy fog zero visibility. After 45min of cruising the fog lifted and we realized we were only a 1/4 mile from where we came out of the inlet. This is with rader and GPS.We ran over to great kills harbor and snaged and netted some bunker. Set up on the west side of the reach channel and the bite was on! It was fast furious, all big cows .We realesed all 18.Whitty get your boat in the water, i don't think your kiyak could handle this kind of action. TIGHT LINES

Angler Name : Tom Gratton
E-Mail : mriccardo@nac.net
Boat Name: CASTAWAY
Date Fished: 5/15
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: clam
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: up to 36"
Bait or Lure: clams
Water Depth:
Water Temp.:
Information : Capt. Mike Riccardo had the Tom Gratton charter out on the Castaway Saturday morning. Trolling bunker spoons only produced one bass and a load of bluefish. A switch over to clamming the 4 man charter had non stop action for the rest of the day. Over 30 bass were boated up 36 inches.

Angler Name : Samuel Bermudez
E-Mail : samb@va-designs.com
Boat Name: Displays
Date Fished: 5/15/04
Location: knolls
Fishing Method: Chunking
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 35" Striped Bass
Bait or Lure: Clams Bunkers
Water Depth: 20'
Water Temp.: 39
Information : Yes we had a good day on sat got out about 11.00 am got to the spot.Stared chunking 10 mins into the chunking got a first hit 35"inch striped bass 25 pounds ,it was a good start by 3.00 pm we limited out caught 10 fish....my son little sam 10 years old caught 5 fish all by himself.dad was proud of his little man......everybody out fishing enjoy @ lots of luck to all.......fish on

Angler Name : Werner & Wolfgang Sprie
E-Mail : captpaul@bountyhuntercharters.com
Boat Name: Bounty Hunter
Date Fished: 5/15/2004
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: Trolling
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: Up to 39"
Bait or Lure: Spoons
Water Depth: 10 to 30 Ft.
Water Temp.: 55 Degrees
Information : Release Fishermen Werner and Wolfgang Sprie were back on board the Bounty Hunter and Capt. Paul returned to Raritan Bay to get them into the hot Spoon fishing. Working in 10 to 30 Ft. of water the charter landed and released 17 Stripers up to 39" (24 Lbs.) along with a handful of Bluefish. I am now booking Bluefish & Fluke charters for July. If your planning on booking a day out on the water check out my website on NauticalNet and give me a call.

Angler Name : Capt. ron
E-Mail : captainron@monmouth.com
Boat Name: FISHERMEN
Date Fished: 5/15/04
Location: Bay
Fishing Method: Rod and Reel
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: Slots to 23 pounds
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 20ft
Water Temp.: 56
Information : Loads of boat traffic today. Started out with a pick in the AM until it got to crowded. Made a 2 mile move and found a very nice pile of larger fish 14 to 23 pounds. Fish came on hard as the current started to finally run. A great body of fish this year!

Angler Name : John & Laura
E-Mail :
Boat Name: TIDERRUNNER
Date Fished: 5/15/04
Location: bell Bouy Manasuan Inlet
Fishing Method: jigging
Specie: Bluefish
Size: 2to 3 lbs
Bait or Lure: ava green tail
Water Depth: 25 to 40 ft
Water Temp.: 58 to 60
Information : We fished from 1 to 4 pm. Was not able to get out in the morning. We put 20 blues in the box. Frist trip of the season. If all works out weather wise tues. Heading up north to try for some bass. Another great day to be on the WATER. Peace!

Angler Name : KIL
E-Mail :
Boat Name: Prowler V
Date Fished: 5/15/04
Location: Scottland, and Rariton Bay
Fishing Method: Bait
Specie: Weakfish
Size:
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth:
Water Temp.:
Information : Started the day off bottom fishing, and picked at some short sea bass and black fish, ended up with a few ling, a few bluefish and a keeper blackfish. Then went out in the evening for the Stripers. Fishing was steady on boat, current was in favor of the opposite side of the boat, but still managed two keepers. Pool was 20lbs, lots of bass in the 10 to 15 range. LOTS of bunker out there now, Blues are here, as well as lots of Bass.

Angler Name : Dave P.
E-Mail : luckydbp74@aol.com
Boat Name: Fins on Feathers
Date Fished: 5/14/04
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: anchored
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 34"
Bait or Lure: clams
Water Depth: 20'
Water Temp.: ?
Information : Wasted 1-1/2 hrs of fishing time at the beginning of our trip trying to find bunker for bait and got zero. Started fishing with clams 2-1/2 hrs into our trip. The fish weren't where they were the day before and we didn't really move to far to find them. Ended up with 2 slot fish and 4 keepers and 1 blue and a couple of shorts and a skate. Not a good trip.

Angler Name : Tony Pizzella, Arty Berkey
E-Mail : mriccardo@nac.net
Boat Name: CASTAWAY
Date Fished: 5/14
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: Troll, Clam
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: up to 40"
Bait or Lure: Bunker Spoons, Clams
Water Depth:
Water Temp.:
Information : Capt. Mike Riccardo had the Tony Pizzella charter out Friday morning. Trolling bunker spoons gave the charter steady action with bass up to 40 inches. A switch over to clamming around noon continued to produce a good pick.By the end of the day the charter boated 22 stripers. Went back out for a night trip with the Arty Berkey party. Clamming in 16 feet of water the 4 man charter caught over 20 stripers up to 35 inches.

Angler Name : Todd Moyer
E-Mail : tmoyer@bloomsburgmills.net
Boat Name: FIN-ADDICT
Date Fished: 5/14/04
Location: Sandy Hook / Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: Trolling / Chumming
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: To 39"
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 14'
Water Temp.: 52
Information : First trip of the season. Miserable weather with a strong east wind and fog made fishing difficult. Managed two bass to 39" on clams on the flats of Keyport. Many blues on the troll to 5 lbs. Finished the day drifting for fluke with killies and squid on the back side of Sandy Hook and managed three keepers to 20".

Angler Name : John Shipley
E-Mail : stjude@comcast.net
Boat Name: saint Jude
Date Fished: 5/14/04
Location: sandy hook
Fishing Method: clam gobbin
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: up to 34 inches
Bait or Lure: clam
Water Depth: 12 ft
Water Temp.: 57
Information : Dr. joe and I braved the fog for a rewarding catch of stripers up at the hook. 'bout 20 fish were caught in 2 hours once we found an edge away from the fleet, Thanks to captain Joe Miele on his new 32 topaz for the tips.

Angler Name : Roger L. Miller
E-Mail : rmo9@ptd.net
Boat Name: Cobia 174CC
Date Fished: May 14, 2004
Location: Old Orchard
Fishing Method: Anchor /Clams
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 31-33"
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 21-29'
Water Temp.:
Information : Got in the water at 7:30 AM launching out of Keyport. I brought Bob, and Tony from Spring Valley with me. The fog was thick and got brutal on the way in at 6:30 PM. We caught three stripers (one each) over 30", nice fish. Lots of blues, all good size. I caught a slot striper too. We had too many bait run-offs (blues) and lack of setting the hook right! Fun day on the water. A big thanks to the two guys on the walk-around 201, out of Keyport for allowing an easy tag ride into port through the fog.

Angler Name : RICH VERDERAMO
E-Mail : richverdi@optonline.net
Boat Name: ORACLE
Date Fished: 05/14/2004
Location: RAITAN BAY
Fishing Method: CLAMS, ANCHORED
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: SHORTS TO 18 LBS.
Bait or Lure: CLAMS
Water Depth: 20 FEET
Water Temp.: 60
Information : FISHED IN SOME BAD FOG. WAS ABLE TO GET 12 FISH 5 WERE SHORTS. ONE 18 LB. AND 16 LB. TOAL KEEPERS FOR JIM GAUTIER,RAY SPAGNOLA AND MYSELF WAS 7 FISH. GOOD DAY FISHING BUT CRAZY WINDS AND FOG. MAYBE BETTER WEATHER NEXT WEEK.

Angler Name : Chris Ozempco
E-Mail : captpete@hyperstripercharters.com
Boat Name: hyper striper
Date Fished: 5/14
Location: raritan bay
Fishing Method: bait
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: to 23lbs
Bait or Lure:
Water Depth:
Water Temp.:
Information : The Chris Ozempco party from Cranford had a great day on Friday.Thank God for the fog as boat traffic on nice days is ridiculous.The party of 5 was in release mode by 8am keeping the bonus limit and releasing until we pulled the plug by 11am.

Angler Name : Sam DeFeo
E-Mail : njcharter@aol.com
Boat Name: Canyon Runner
Date Fished: May 14
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: troll
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: up to 37"
Bait or Lure: Mann Plugs
Water Depth: 25
Water Temp.: 56
Information : Captain Phil Dulanie and Adam LaRosa took the Sam DeFeo charter from DeFeo Dodge in Jersey City out on the Canyon Runner Friday for a shot at Stripers in Raritan Bay. Unfortunately both the weather and the Stripers had an off day as we had to the fight our way up there in heavy fog and 15-20 NE winds only to find out the Stripers were not on the feed. Fortunately the charter toughed it out and we picked at fish all in on the troll on both bunker spoons and Mann Plugs with the plugs working best. At days ends we had 8 bass from 31" to 37". The big fish was also a fat one and weighed 21 pounds. We also added 15 bluefish.

Angler Name : Bill Haines
E-Mail : captpaul@bountyhuntercharters.com
Boat Name: Bounty Hunter
Date Fished: 5/14/2004
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: Clamming & Trolling
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: Up to 39"
Bait or Lure: Clams & Spoons
Water Depth: 25 Ft.
Water Temp.: 55 Degrees
Information : Capt. Paul had the Bill Haines charter on board the Bounty Hunter and split the day between Trolling Spoons and Clamming. A zero visibility fog along with wind against the tide conditions made for very difficult fishing. We did take 3 Bass up to 39" while trolling Spoons. On anchor and using Clam Baits we picked away slowly and caught another 9 Keepers and one Slot ending up with 13 Bass for the day.

Angler Name : Brian Adelung
E-Mail : mbroth1@comcast.net
Boat Name: TENACIOUS
Date Fished: 5/14/04
Location: Raritan Reach
Fishing Method: Clams
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 38"
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 24 ft
Water Temp.: 57
Information : Captain Bernie Roth hosted the Brian Adelung charter from South Brunswick for a day of striper fishing. Brians charter continued their excellent record of limiting out on stripers in the 28 and bonus categories by 11:30 am. They continued fishing for slot fish till 12:30 but could only boat five while another dozen larger fish were released. They headed home looking forward to the next trip.

Angler Name : Thomas Thomasian
E-Mail : Thomchristi@aol.com
Boat Name: Tom-A-Hawk
Date Fished: 5/12/04
Location: Raritan Reach
Fishing Method: Live Bunker
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 18-22 lbs
Bait or Lure: Live Bunker
Water Depth: 22 Feet
Water Temp.:
Information : We had fish the minute the baits hit the water until the live well was empty.Get out there!!

Angler Name : Capt. Darren
E-Mail : dsv174@optonline.net
Boat Name: Mary Lou Crew
Date Fished: 05/12/04
Location: Shrewbury Rocks
Fishing Method: Trolling
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 20lbs
Bait or Lure: Bunker Spoons/Shad Rigs
Water Depth: 50 feet
Water Temp.: 56
Information : Had the Mary Lou Crew out for another bang up day of striper fishing. We fished with four guys onboard and had bass up to 20 lbs the smallest one was 13lbs. We also caught our share of bluefish. The boat traffic was a little heavy and caused the fish to go down deep, but with the hard work of the mate Phil Mancini he was able to keep the rods bent!!! Great weather and decent ocean conditions. Till next trip!!

Angler Name : PAT ZIGRAND
E-Mail : HOOKEYE7@MSN.COM
Boat Name: HOOKEYE
Date Fished: MAY 12, 2004
Location: MANAQUAN RIVER
Fishing Method: ROD AND REEL
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 32" 17.3LBS
Bait or Lure: LIVE HERRING
Water Depth: UNDER TRAIN BRIDGE
Water Temp.: 64
Information : MY DAD FINALLY GOT HIS KEEPER STRIPED BASS USING A LIVE HERRING UNDER THE TRAIN BRIDGE IN MANASQUAN.

Angler Name : Sam, John M., John S., Joe, and Butch
E-Mail :
Boat Name: All Hooked Up
Date Fished: May 12, 2004
Location: Ocean
Fishing Method: Bottom
Specie: Blackfish
Size: 5 lbs.
Bait or Lure: Clam, Greenies, and Squid
Water Depth: 80'
Water Temp.: 56
Information : First voyage of the year produced quality not quantity. We toggled up on the first wreck where we have caught some nice fish in previous years and NOT EVEN A BITE!!!!! What the heck was going on? We made a change to another wreck after an hour or so to slightly shallower water and started to pick at 'em pretty good. I would say the tog got the better of us on this fine day after at least a dozen broke us off in the wreck, guess we were a little rusty after that long winter layoff. We'll get 'em next week though, should break wide open with the warmer weather the past week. No one was fishing out front, we had the whole ocean to ourselves...it was great!!!! Guess everyone is still fishing for the bass. Catch 'em up.

Angler Name : mark crescenzo
E-Mail : markotutdoors@hotmail.com
Boat Name: Ashley Nicole
Date Fished: May 12, 2004
Location: Deal to Mon Beach
Fishing Method: Casting, Live Lining, Trolling
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: up to 19 lbs
Bait or Lure: Clams, herring
Water Depth: 12' - 40'
Water Temp.: 50 deg f
Information : What an afternoon. We came up on fish busting allover the surface and figured they were blues on bunker. What a surprise as the fish were all bass on rainfish. Action on top lasted about an hour then settled down. They readily ate herring and unweighted clam baits. When the surface action was over stretch 25's took a bunch more fish. Small blues added to the bass catch of 14 fish.

Angler Name : SCOTT& CRAIG TARNOSKI
E-Mail :
Boat Name: SHREIK
Date Fished: 05-12-05
Location: SANDY HOOK\ RIPS
Fishing Method: TROLL
Specie: Bluefish
Size: 2LB - 10LBS
Bait or Lure: BUNKER SPOONS & TUBES
Water Depth: 15' - 60'
Water Temp.: 59 -61
Information : BLUE BLUES BLUES THE LAST 3 HOURS OF LIGHT WE COULD NOT KEEP LINE IN THE WATER LONG ENOUGH TO GET A BASS.

Angler Name : Dave Tolchin
E-Mail : njcharter@aol.com
Boat Name: Canyon Runner
Date Fished: May 12
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: Trolling
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: up to 42"
Bait or Lure: Bunker Spoons
Water Depth: 15
Water Temp.: 55
Information : Captain Phil Dulanie and mate Joe Dalik were back at it today with the Dave Tolchin charter from Parlin, NJ and today had the guys on the boat that could handle the proper tackle to go after these big bass hanging out in Raritan Bay. Trolling Montauk Bunker Spoons produced instant and constant action all day with bass no smaller then 33” and almost all were between 35” and 42”. White spoons seemed to work best and the 6 man crew finished the day with limits of keeper and bonus tags for everyone. They lost just as many bass as they caught as you usually have to accept that downside when fishing the spoons. As most of the other boats have been reporting, there are no slots to be found in this body of fish.

Angler Name : Tom Headley
E-Mail : captpaul@bountyhuntercharters.com
Boat Name: Bounty Hunter
Date Fished: 05/12/2004
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: Trolling
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: Up to 42'' (31 Lbs)
Bait or Lure: Spoons
Water Depth: 15 to 30 Ft.
Water Temp.: 55 Degrees
Information : Capt. Paul had the Tom Headley charter on board the Bounty Hunter and headed back to Raritan Bay. The morning started off slowly with a pick of Bass in the 33" to 36" range. After the tide change the big boys came out to play and we had a 2 hour non stop bite of Bass up to 42" (31lbs). The charter limited out with 10 large Bass. 40"(21Lbs), 41" (27Lbs)& 42"(31lbs.) being the three largest. Another 13 Bass up to 20 lbs were released. Only one Slot fish was landed today.

Angler Name : Charlie Martino
E-Mail : njtackle@aol.com
Boat Name: Light Tackle
Date Fished: 5/12/04
Location: Sandy Hook
Fishing Method: chunking and live lining
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 18 to 22 lbs
Bait or Lure: bunker
Water Depth:
Water Temp.:
Information : K & B Slaughter House crew from PA limited out on striped bass- 18 to 24 lbs. Loads of bunker live lining and chunking.

Angler Name : Capt. Ron
E-Mail : captainron@monmouth.com
Boat Name: FISHERMEN
Date Fished: 5/12/04
Location: ocean
Fishing Method: rod and reel
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: Slots to 22 pounds
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 19ft
Water Temp.: 51
Information : A very good morning bite on the 2 hours of the outgoing tide. Had the longest fish of the year so far at 42 inches, but not the heavyiest, that one was 22 pounds. Water temp up to 51 degress. Also caught several large Blackfish on the clams. If you like Bassin, now is the time.

Angler Name : Jeff Harcharick
E-Mail : mriccardo@nac.net
Boat Name: CASTAWAY
Date Fished: 5/11
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: Liveline
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: up to 41"
Bait or Lure: Live Bunker
Water Depth: 27 ft
Water Temp.:
Information : Capt. Mike Riccardo had the Jeff Harcharick charter aboard the Castaway on Tuesday for a great day of striper fishing. Livelining bunker in 27 feet of water the 4 man party caught 19 bass between 31 and 41 inches. 8 of the fish were between 35 and 41 inches.

Angler Name : Ray
E-Mail : rfinnila@optonline.net
Boat Name: Mo' Money Too
Date Fished: 5/11/04
Location: Flynn's Knoll
Fishing Method: Chunking Clams
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 30" & 32"
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 20 feet
Water Temp.: 51.7 degrees
Information : We began fishing halfway on the afternoon, outgoing tide. There was a cool southerly breeze. Anchored up and dropped our clams into the water. Caught two stripers, and a bluefish. A relief from the warms air inland. Tight lines.

Angler Name : Joe Scott
E-Mail : njcharter@aol.com
Boat Name: Canyon Runner
Date Fished: May 11
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: Trolling
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: up to 35"
Bait or Lure: Mann Plugs
Water Depth: 15
Water Temp.: 55
Information : Captain Phil Dulanie and mate Joe Dalik took the Joe Scott charter from Jersey City, NJ up to Raritan Bay on Tuesday and got Joe's four children, Trishten (13) Brianna (12) Naaya (8) and Branden (6) into a hot bite of Stipers. Joe reeled in the first fish caught trolling chartruse Mann Swimming plugs and then Joe’s kids handled the rest. Unfortunately it seemed every bass was over 32” and the kids had a tough time reeling them in. We must have lost 15 bass between 33-40 inches but it did not matter as everyone had a great day and everyone at the very least boated at least one bass over 32”. In addition, a stop on the Shrewsbury Rocks produced a few bluefish but no bass.

Angler Name : Ed Meyers
E-Mail : captpaul@bountyhuntercharters.com
Boat Name: Bounty Hunter
Date Fished: 5/11/2004
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: Trolling & Clamming
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: Up to 43" (31 Lbs)
Bait or Lure: Spoons & Clams
Water Depth: 25 to 35 Ft.
Water Temp.: 55 Degrees
Information : Capt. Paul put the Ed Meyers charter into some of the best Striper fishing of the Spring. Trolling Spoons the charter had their limit of Keepers and Bonus fish in the first hour. All the fish were big,ranging in size from 34" up to 43". The 3 largest fish were 42", 42" & 43" weighing 27, 28, & 31 Lbs. in that order. Another 11 fish up to 25 Lbs. were released In an effort to catch our Slot limit we anchored in 25Ft. and gave the Clams a try. The best we could do was 3 Slots. Another 21 fish were to large and had to be released. The charter assured us that they were not upset having to go home 1 Slot short.

Angler Name : Capt. Ron
E-Mail : captainron@monmouth.com
Boat Name: FISHERMEN
Date Fished: 5/11/04
Location: ocean
Fishing Method: Rod andReel
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: Slots to 19 Pounds
Bait or Lure: Calms
Water Depth: 19ft
Water Temp.: 50.4
Information : Caught the last of the outgoing this morning, very slow pick for the first hour. The incoming was back to the good fishing of the past few days. Mostly larger fish, but we still managed to fill the slots. Caught the first dog fish of the season and plenty of blues in the area. Great weather for the rest of the week, come on down. Capt. Ron

Angler Name : Terry Rivers
E-Mail : njcharter@aol.com
Boat Name: Canyon Runner
Date Fished: May 10
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: Chumming
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: up to 33"
Bait or Lure: clams
Water Depth: 15
Water Temp.: 52
Information : Captain Phil Dulanie and mate Joe Dalik had the Terry Rivers charter from Philadelphia, PA out on the Canyon Runner Monday and pulled our first few bass of the year off the Shrewsbury Rocks. However, that fishing was not that consistent so we headed up to Raritan Bay where the charter got in on some decent clamming action. The charter limited out on slots and keepers and released an addition 12 bass before the trip was over. In addition, on the Rocks they boated 6 bluefish – also our first of the year

Angler Name : Werner & Wolfgang Sprie
E-Mail : captpaul@bountyhuntercharters.com
Boat Name: Bounty Hunter
Date Fished: 05/10/2004
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: Trolling
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: Up to 42" (25 Lbs)
Bait or Lure: Spoons
Water Depth: 35 Ft.
Water Temp.: 54 Degrees
Information : Werner & Wolfgang Sprie were back on the Bounty Hunter for a rare weekday charter. Anchoring on Romer Shoal for an hour in the AM our Clam baits produced 2 Stripers, both 30" fish which were quickly released. We then moved into the bay for some Spoon Trolling. It was a good decision since the big Stripers were on the Spoons immediately. The charter put 13 Bass in the boat, all large fish ranging in size from 33" up to 42" The 2 largest a 40" and a 42" Bass weighed in at 23 and 25 lbs. repectively. All the Bass were released.

Angler Name : Tim Valente
E-Mail : valente66@cs.com
Boat Name: The Fisherman
Date Fished: 5/10/04
Location: Flynn''s knoll
Fishing Method: chum clams
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: slots and over 28
Bait or Lure: clam
Water Depth: 19
Water Temp.: 49
Information : Fished with Capt Ron for the day. Hammered the stripers. All 8 I caught were over 24, 3 slots and 5 over 28. I never caught so many keeper size bass in one day. Skates were a problem, but the bass were worth it. Great job on Capt Ron's and Bob's(our mate) part. Fun day had by all!!!

Angler Name : frank barreca ben forcillo
E-Mail : striperfrank@lycos.com
Boat Name: cimmeron
Date Fished: 5-10-04
Location: shark river
Fishing Method: bucktailing
Specie: Fluke
Size: 9 keepers to 20 inches
Bait or Lure: mackeral and spearing
Water Depth: 8 to 15 feet
Water Temp.: 48 to 51
Information : good day on water took a while to get them going but mid high tide they started biting

Angler Name : Joe
E-Mail : bodie1995@hotmail.com
Boat Name: Aquahull
Date Fished: 5/09/04
Location: old orchard
Fishing Method: clamming
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 33+
Bait or Lure: clams
Water Depth: 20
Water Temp.:
Information : Had a great day on the water except couldn't catch a slot fish to save our life. We landed a lot of blue and had our three large stripers within the first hour 14,16,17lbs. Caught and released 15 more stripers and had two that were 20lb.

Angler Name : Rich O'Hara
E-Mail : captpaul@bountyhuntercharters.com
Boat Name: Bounty Hunter
Date Fished: 5/9/2004
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: Clamming
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: Up to 36"
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 12 Ft.
Water Temp.: 53 Degrees
Information : It was the Rich O'Hara charters turn to get in on the hot Raritan Bay Striper fishing. Anchoring the Bounty Hunter in 12 Ft. of water the charter enjoyed a steady pick of Bass for the entire incoming tide. By noon we had all catagories filled plus bonus fish up to 36" and had released another 26 Bass. All the bites came on Clam baits.

Angler Name : paul and debbie
E-Mail : sperck@comcast.net
Boat Name: suzie girl
Date Fished: 05/09/04
Location: sandy hook
Fishing Method: chumming for stripers
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 28 to 33 inches
Bait or Lure: clams
Water Depth: 10 feet
Water Temp.:
Information : great captain and mate ,we would highly recommend it. this boat sails out of belmar .we caught 7 keepers

Angler Name : Charles Martino
E-Mail : njtackle@aol.com
Boat Name: Light Tackle
Date Fished: 5/8/04
Location: Sandy Hook
Fishing Method: chunking and trolling
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 20-30 lbs
Bait or Lure:
Water Depth:
Water Temp.: 53
Information : Anthony Stankovich Auto Body charter with Montreal gang, Domenic, Joe, Nino and Mario limited on bass 31.2 lbs, 29.7 lbs.most of the others in the 18 to 20 lb. bracket. Now is the best time to catch a trophy size bass- 30 lbs and over in weight. e-mail njtackle@aol.com or call 732-988-3632.

Angler Name : brian garlits
E-Mail : bgarlits@hotmail.com
Boat Name: rat bass
Date Fished: 5/8/04
Location: barnegate inlet/sod banks
Fishing Method: drift/anchor
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 2 fish to 36"
Bait or Lure: live herring
Water Depth: 6-30'
Water Temp.: 48 degrees
Information : Strong NE wind kept us inside and the front that cooled things off early Saturday didn't help much either. Bluefish to 4lbs were plentiful in the inlet on metal.

Angler Name : Capt. Tom
E-Mail : OceanMan@hotmail.com
Boat Name: TOM TIME
Date Fished: 05/08/04
Location: Shark River
Fishing Method: bait
Specie: Fluke
Size: short
Bait or Lure: Killie, squid strips
Water Depth: 15'
Water Temp.: 52
Information : Had Capt. Tom's family on the boat today, unfortunately, NO "KEEPERS"! A little windy and a little cool but a good day on the water anyhow. Better luck next time. Tight lines everyone!

Angler Name : Jim
E-Mail : JimmyA1Boy@aol.com
Boat Name: Little Boat
Date Fished: 5/8/04
Location: Manasquan River/Mantaloking Bridge
Fishing Method: Ancor
Specie: Winter Flounder
Size: 0
Bait or Lure: clam/ squid
Water Depth: 15-5
Water Temp.: ?????
Information : We Got to Manasquan River around 9 and tried to ancor but couldn't our first few times because of wind and no chain. We Finally held a little bit west of 35. We got two crabs and that was it! By 11:30 we left For the Mantaloking bridge. Not even a bite. We also tried our luck with fluke with the same results. We were back in by 3.(There was no action anywhere).

Angler Name : Werner & Wolfgang Sprie
E-Mail : captpaul@bountyhuntercharters.com
Boat Name: Bounty Hunter
Date Fished: 05/08/2004
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: Clamming & Trolling
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: Up to 36"
Bait or Lure: Clams & Shad Rigs
Water Depth: 12 Ft. to 45 Ft.
Water Temp.: 53 Degrees
Information : Capt. Paul had release fishermen Werner & Wolfgang Sprie on board the Bounty Hunter and headed back to Raritan Bay. A surprise 2 degree overnight drop in water temp. slowed down the clamming considerably. All we had after 3 hours were 8 Bass. Breaking out the Trolling rods and working our way down the beach proved to be more productive as we Trolled another 5 Bass up to 36" along with a dozen Blues in an hour. The troll bites all came on Shad Rigs. All the Bass & Blues were released.

Angler Name : Don Sivertsen, Jason Taylor
E-Mail : mriccardo@nac.net
Boat Name: CASTAWAY
Date Fished: 5/8
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: Troll, Clam
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: up to 38"
Bait or Lure: Bunker Spoons, Clams
Water Depth: 16ft
Water Temp.:
Information : Capt. Mike Riccardo had the Don Sivertsen charter out on the Castaway Saturday morning. Starting out clamming the charter caught 12 bass up to 31 inches. A switch over to trolling bunker spoons produced 7 more bass between 31 and 36 inches. Returned to the same area with the Jason Taylor party for a P.M. trip. Anchoring in 16 feet of water and fishing with clams the charter had non stop action boating over 50 stripers. The largest fish was 38 inches.

Angler Name : Fillet and Release
E-Mail :
Boat Name: The Keeper
Date Fished: 5/8
Location: back bay Margate
Fishing Method: Drifting
Specie: Fluke
Size: 2.6 Lbs.
Bait or Lure: Mackerel- Minnows
Water Depth: 10-15
Water Temp.: 51
Information : Some one forgot to tell the flounder that today was opening day. Over 50 fares on a great boat with a great crew. They tried very hard, but only had 5 keepers. A couple throw backs and a few skates. Weather conditions were not the best. Very strong cold winds on an incoming tide. Snot grass everywhere.

Angler Name : Capt. Ron
E-Mail : captainron@monmouth.com
Boat Name: FISHERMEN
Date Fished: 5/8/04
Location: Ocean
Fishing Method: Rod and Reel
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 24 to 39 inches
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 19 ft.
Water Temp.: 50.2
Information : Had Ed Myer and the Newton First aid Squad out today. Very nice morning bite, boated over 40 fish with the big one going 39 inches and weighting 23 pounds. A very nice spread of fish now, from Sea Bright to Staten Island. Friday was the best fishing I have seen since last year, mainly larger fish and limiting out by 10:30. I like the fact that I offer bonus tags but the guys opt for letting the spawners go...great job to all! Capt. Ron

Angler Name : Ray
E-Mail : rfinnila@optonline.net
Boat Name: Mo' Money Too
Date Fished: 5/8/04
Location: Keansburg Flats
Fishing Method: Anchored, chumming clam bellies
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 27", 32" & 32"
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 21'
Water Temp.:
Information : Fished about 2 hours in the AM at the end of the incoming tide, in a stiff BREEZE. Caught 3 stripers, and had 3 more runoffs without hooking up. First trip of the year, and I couldn't get crew, so I went alone

Angler Name : Dave Smith
E-Mail : captpaul@bountyhuntercharters.com
Boat Name: Bounty Hunter
Date Fished: 05/07/04
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: Clamming
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: Up to 39" (23 lbs)
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 12 Ft.
Water Temp.: 53 Degrees
Information : Capt. Paul had the Dave Smith charter on board the Bounty Hunter and made his way back to Raritan Bay thru the early morning lightning and rain display. Once on anchor in 12 Ft. of water the weather settled down and the Stripers were in a biting mood. The charter proceeded to put a limit catch of Bass up to 39" (23 lbs) in the boat. Total for the day was 18 Bass with another 19 released. All the bites came on Clams.

Angler Name : RICH VERDERAMO
E-Mail : richverdi@optonline.net
Boat Name: ORACLE
Date Fished: 05/07/2004
Location: ROMER SHOAL
Fishing Method: CLAMS
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: SHORTS TO 36"
Bait or Lure: CLAMS
Water Depth: 11 FEET
Water Temp.: 51
Information : CAUGHT ALL FISH IN AM ON INCOMING TIDE. WHEN TIDE CHANGED WE STOPPED CATCHING?

Angler Name :
E-Mail :
Boat Name: chicken little
Date Fished: 5/07/04
Location: sea bright
Fishing Method: jigging
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 25 to 37 inches
Bait or Lure: would have hit a bud can
Water Depth: 30 to 35
Water Temp.: 49
Information : Heading to the Hook we ran into birds off of Sea Bright Had to leave them biting after 2 1/2hrs of non stop action..These fish were big and hungry. Lost count after 2 dozen, but we only had about 3 fish under 30inches the rest were at least 33 and up to 37. Epic day with only one other boat out.

Angler Name : Dave
E-Mail :
Boat Name: Solty Dog
Date Fished: 5-7-04
Location: Barnegat Bay
Fishing Method: drift/troll
Specie: Weakfish
Size: 7 lbs.
Bait or Lure: lure
Water Depth: 9 ft.
Water Temp.: 62
Information : Got one nice weakfish while casting. Also drifted sandworms, but they went untouched. Picked up 5 bluefish to 4lbs. while trolling. Stayed in area between BB & BI bouys.

Angler Name : Troy
E-Mail : tsgtag@msn.com
Boat Name: Our Turn Charters
Date Fished: 05/07/04
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: Clamming
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: To 35"
Bait or Lure: clam
Water Depth: 21'
Water Temp.: 55
Information : Cpt. Rob again had us on the fish in the area of the reach. Lots of fish to 35" on clams. A very nice day.

Angler Name : Ron Massari
E-Mail : njcharter@aol.com
Boat Name: Canyon Runner
Date Fished: May 7
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: clamming
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: up to 30"
Bait or Lure: clams
Water Depth: 15
Water Temp.: 50
Information : Sometimes fishing is just fishing and not catching - no matter what you try. Friday's trip with Dr. Ron Massari was one of these times. Capt. Phil Dulanie and Joe Dalik spent a very frustrating day watching all the other boats in Raritan Bay that day do very well on Stripers while we were striking out. Guys anchored in our slick, up slick or us and along side were all picking bass with a decent frequency while we sucked wind. At the end of day we ended up with 4 bass releasing one short. Almost all the other boats private and charter had 20-40 bass minimum. It was just one of the those days hopefully not to be repeated again for a long time.

Angler Name : Tony C
E-Mail : tcava1@earthlink.net
Boat Name: The Fisherman
Date Fished: 05/07/04
Location: South of R. Bay
Fishing Method: Bait
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: up to 12.0
Bait or Lure: Clammotto
Water Depth: 20
Water Temp.: 49ish
Information : As the saying goes "Get 'em on the Fisherman!!" Capt. Ron, Skipper of The Fisherman out of Atlantic Highlands, did a great job of getting us into some excellent bass fishing. And I do mean excellent! The morning shift had us anchored with the tide running hard and the bite on immediately. Literally within seconds there were 6 fish on all around the boat. By 9:30am 12lb. bass were being released and by 10:00 the boat of 26 fares was limited out save for a few slots which were not-so-abundant. We were back at the dock before 1:00pm with a boat load of happy fishers (and fillets). The afternoon shift was an excellent trip as well just not the same mad dog bite. I perhaps landed 20 bass total for the day up to 12+lbs. Pool winners were in the 15 to 20 lb class. Once again, a great day on the water, thanks to Capt. Ron and the mates, Bob, Robbie and Eddie.

Angler Name : Roger L. Miller
E-Mail : rmo9@ptd.net
Boat Name: Cobia 174CC
Date Fished: May 6, 2004
Location: Raritain Bay
Fishing Method: Troll / Anchor
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 20lbs
Bait or Lure: Stretch/clams
Water Depth: 21-11'
Water Temp.:
Information : Mike and I got out for the first trip of the year, late start on the water at noon.Caught one early in about 17' of water on bright green stretch. slow during the day on the outgong. The wind got heavy as usual, then dusk came and it calmed as usual. However, we were too tired, the bite just seemed to break again at dusk on the incoming, but too tired had to go to work. Going to set out later for next time.

Angler Name : nick masino
E-Mail : nmasino@erac.com
Boat Name: Sea Hunt
Date Fished: 5/6/04
Location: Deleware Bay(Horseshoe)
Fishing Method: clams
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 28 to 48 inches
Bait or Lure: clam
Water Depth: 20
Water Temp.:
Information : COULDN'T ASK FOR BETTER DAY!!!!! Fishing was excellent. Fished the Sea Hunt out of Cape May, NJ. Caught 5 Stripers all over 28 inches and 1 Drum 25lbs. Kept 2 stripers 33 inhes and 48 inches. Biggest striper I ever caught, weighed 44 lbs and 48 inches. Lost pool to a 65 lb Drum. It doesn't matter, I caught the fish of a life time. Couldn't ask for a better day. Fish were biting like crazy all day

Angler Name : Capt. Ron Santee
E-Mail : captainron@monmouth.com
Boat Name: Fishermen
Date Fished: 5/6/04
Location: Ocean
Fishing Method: Clams
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: 24 to 37 inch fish
Bait or Lure: clams
Water Depth: 19 ft.
Water Temp.: 49 degrees
Information : Excellant fishing today, first day of the larger fish this year. Action was good on both tides with perfect fishing conditions. Water temp was back up to 49 degrees (and no south wind). Looking foward to tommorrow. Capt. Ron

Angler Name : Brad Fletcher
E-Mail : captpaul@bountyhuntercharters.com
Boat Name: Bounty Hunter
Date Fished: 05/06/2004
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: Clamming
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: Up to 35"
Bait or Lure: Clams
Water Depth: 15 Ft.
Water Temp.: 53 Degrees
Information : Capt. Paul got the Brad Fletcher charter into the hot Striper fishing in Raritan Bay. Catching the tide changes proved to be the way to go as the 6 man charter had their Slot, Keeper and Bonus Fish by 11 AM. The largest Bass came in at 35". The group finished the day with another 27 Bass released. All the bites came in 15 Ft. of water using Clam baits.

Angler Name : Joe Miller
E-Mail : njcharter@aol.com
Boat Name: Canyon Runner
Date Fished: May 5
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: Clamming
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: up to 35"
Bait or Lure: clams
Water Depth: 15
Water Temp.: 51
Information : Captain Phil Dulanie with Capt. Mike Petrole again working the deck took the Joe Miller charter from Philadelphia up to the Raritan Bay Wednesday. Fishing in 15 feet of water we had a steady pick for most of the day and ended up putting 18 stripers to 35” in the boat and releasing 22. All of the action was again on clams

Angler Name : John Wester
E-Mail : mriccardo@nac.net
Boat Name: CASTAWAY
Date Fished: 5/5
Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method: Troll, Clam
Specie: Striped Bass
Size: up to 38"
Bait or Lure: Bunker Spoons, Clams
Water Depth: 24' 17'
Water Temp.:
Information : Capt. Mike Riccardo had the John Wester charter out on the Castaway on Wednesday. Trolling bunker spoons in the bay in 24 feet of water the charter had a New York limit by 8am. We continued to pull spoons unti