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2004 Fishing Reports

We will be sailing out of Point Pleasant May thru October and South Jersey Marina in Cape May November and December. Those fall bass trips and great blackfish trips are starting to book up so don`t wait to long.

09/17-18/04
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Mates Mike Montorio and Archie Perdue were aboard for the Ray Osterhout charter that included John K. Lamb, John Waterman, Vincent J Eats, and Jack Richardson. We were headed for the Carteret Canyon when we got a call from the Fintastic and the Canyon Runner to let us know there was a good troll bite in the Lindenkohl. We switched our heading and got to the Lindey just after the bite. Trolling we found a good reading of bait and set up for the night chunk, knowing we had to get out of there at first light because of the impending weather. The first bite came at 8:30 and then another. by nights end we had boated seven and a half nice yellowfin and 12 Mahi that went to 14 pounds. The half came from a shark attack. We arrived at the inlet just in time to be greeted by the cold front and strong north winds.

09/16-17/04
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Archie Perdue and Scott Forfor mated the Bill Dowhanik party that included Tom Wicki, Bud Maginnis, John N. Dolan, and David W. Ferurer to the Lindenkohl Canyon. We Trolled 6 nice Mahi and then set up for the chunk. We went 1 for 4 on the night. Not a good trip.

09/12-13/04
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
We had the Dr. Jim Hutchins party and upon the advice from Capt. John of the Purple Jet we went to the Lindenkohl. Arriving at the area John told us to look we found a lot of bait readings and settled down for the night. ( right on Johns numbers ) the first three bites were bluesharks dispacthing the last of the three around 2 am. At 2:45 the first tuna bit and then we had a slow pick untill 4 am. from then on we had two and three on until 5 am. We put 13 in the boat and lost around 18 fish. Nice yellowfin 60 to 90 pounds. At daybreak we trolled and lost a bigeye in lobster gear all in all a very nice trip. The charter included Omar Aly, Art Garcia, Bryon Garcia, and Robert Hafetz.

09/11-12/04
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
We had the Paul Ginondonto group out and we to the west side where there was a good troll bite going. Just before dark we went three for four and one for two on longfins. During the nite we had yellowfins up behind the boat pulled the hook on the first one and fighting the second to the boat. Just before we tried to gaff the fish a large blueshark grabbed it first and then the bite was over. We then trolled two more longfins in the morning before heading to the dock. The charter included Ray Albecker, William Watt, Santo Miele, and Jeffery Degeraars

09/10-11/04
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
We had the John Novak party out and went to the Hudson Trolled a yellowfin and a longfin during the afternoon. During the nite we chunked one longfin and two yellowfins. All of this was on the east wall by the 100 square. The party was made up by John, John Jr., and Ben Novak, Billy Rosa, Dave Citer, and Joe Riccobono.

08/27-28/04
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Capt Bob and Mate Rich Andrews had the Jeff Ragovin party out for and overnite canyon trip. Upon arriving at the Toms Canyon we trolled south to find the temp. break. Moving about six miles we found a four degree change and worked that area for the rest of the afternoon. Boating one of three fish. Setting up for the nite we released a small swordfish and boated two yellowfin tuna. Getting up on the troll in the morning we once again found the break and boated two more yellowfin. It was another night when some boats did real well and most boats didn`t. The charter was mase up of Jeff Ragovin, Mike Sbabo, Brian Lewis, and Mark Wycallis.

08/24-25/04
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Tuesday into Wednesday we had the two man charter of Ray Osborne and Steve Chalmas back to the same area, however the fishing had changed. We had two fish on the troll and yellow fin and long fin and than went one for three on the chunk. Once again we lost another big swordfish. What a difference a day makes.

08/22-23/04
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Sunday into Monday we took the Phil Nicholson party out for an overnight trip to the Cartert Canyon. Upon arriving we trolled five yellowfins and then set up for the night. At 2 a.m. our swordfish line went off and we fought the fish for 35 minutes bringing it to the boat three times, but pulled the hook on the 200 lb plus fish just out of reach. Soon after that we had a mad dog bite that lasted 1 and 1/2 hours and boated 16 yellowfins bringing our total to 21. Not bad for our first overnight trip of the season. The charter was made up by Phil Nicholson, Scott Salter, Larry Perfetto, Jim MacAuary, Joe and Jeff Diguglielmo.

08/22/04
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
We fished the Mid Atlantic 500 this past week and had some great action. we raised a total of 16 White Marlin and 2 Blue Marlin releasing 2 Whites. We boated four out of five Yellowfins going to 90 pounds and a bunch of mahi. The great bite on the last day was in the Baltimore Canyon and we were a little further north but still had a great day. I wanted to thank the crew of Joe Parisi, Greg and Scott Forfar,Bob Gold,Bob (big bucks )Picton, Bob ( reel life ) Prezewski,Keith and Kenny Kurck, Carl and Mike La Manna, who switched out days to make our trips a little easier.

08/06/04
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Capt Bob and mate Bob Picton took the Paul Oleyar party bluefishing. The party consisting of Paul,Bob Pyskadlo,Dan madden, Jack Muldowney, and Joel & Adam Sanders ( all from Bucks County, Pa. ) had a great trip. On the way to the Mud Bouy we went over a good reading of fish and stopped. As soon as the anchor came tight we had four fish on. the charter kept only 8 fish releasing all the rest.

08/04/04
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
We had a crew trip out for half day fluking and caught 18 keeper fluke with one going 7.4 pounds and another going 6 .9 pounds. Not bad for three hours of fishing. Hats off to Joe Parisi, Bob Picton Sr. and Bob Picton Jr.

08/03/04
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Capt Bob and mate Bob Picton took the Kurt Rebane party out for a combination bluefish and fluke trip. Heading to 17 fathoms we stopped on a few readings and after a slow start had a steady pick of blues all morning. The charter of Kurt, Tim Pierce,Jeremy Lieberman, and Ed Sbrecco ( uncle Ed ) released all the blues. We then went in closer to shore just off the Shrewsbury Rocks and caught Sea Bass and a couple of keeper fluke. The largest Sea Bass caught by Kurt weighed 6 1/2 pounds.

08/01/04
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Capt Bob and Mate Scott Forfar took the Russ Wilson charter to the canyon for a day troll trip. With some reports of fish in the Lindenkohl we headed south. Arriving at daybreak we started to work the 100 fathom line. Seeing no signs of life we worked the edge and found a half sunken canoe. Passing this we hooked four large dolphine boating three of the bulls. The largest was 20 pounds. Working up to the Carteret and off to the 500 line produced nothing. Working back in towards the 40 fathom line we started to hook small Bluefin tuna. Still working in we continued to get the smaller fish and then at days end we caught a 35 pounder.

07/30/04
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Capt Bob Konz and mate Bob Picton took the Charles Kerry charter for a day of flounder fishing. With Charles,Chas Jr,Jack Duh,and George ( jigs )we headed south. With wind against the tide the fishing was slow, however the ones we caught were worth the trip. We then got a call and headed back north. We had a lot of action but it was 6 to 1 throwbacks to keepers.

07/24/04
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
With the prediction of bad weather our charter that was coming up from Key largo Fla. decided to stay home in the sun. I can`t blame them. Having already entered the Point Pleasant Elks Fluke Tournament, we decided to fish any way. Capt Bob Konz, Greg and Scott Forfar, Bob ( real life ) and Bob Picton Sr. and Jr took a ride to the south off our inlet. The fishing was pretty good until the wind came up and we couldn`t hold bottm even with 20 ozs. We finished up the day with 24 keeper fluke the largest going around 4 pounds.

07/23/04
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Capt Bob Konz and mate Rich Andrews took the James Dagget party out for a combination shark and inshore tuna trip. Leaving the dock at 5:45am. We headed out to the glory hole where we had great action trolling small blue fins Around 10 am. We set up a drift for sharks. After 2 hours we had a screamer and fought the fish for 20 minutes. Getting to fish that was definitely a Mako with in 100 feet of the boat something happen to us that never happened before. The cable part of our shark rig just split. The mako was around 200 pounds. Moving back up the slick to where we had the mako, we put the lines back in the water. Rich trying to let out the short line had a shark grab it as he was letting it out. After a short fight we released this 90-pound blue shark.

07/17/04
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Capt Bob Konz and mate Scott Forfar took the Party headed by Tim Grell from Merrill Lynch out for a day of blue fishing. Leaving the dock late around 8 am. We headed to the farms. With such a large crowd there we stayed to the north of the fleet. With in 10 minutes we were into the bluefish, even catching them on a fly rod. Great Action. We were back at the dock by 1pm.

07/16/04
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Capt Bob and Mate Bob Picton took the Peter Germinarial party out for a combination of bluefish and blue fin tuna. The first part of the day we anchored at the Farms and caught all the bluefish you could handle until 9 am. Then we moved off to the Glory hole and trolled a few small blue fins and one Bonita. Pretty good trip.

07/11/04
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Capt Bob and mates Greg and Scott Forfar took the new Jersey Fishing Show out for a day of sharking. Special quests today were Dave Szolt # 79 and Wayne Chrebet # 80 of the New York Jets. We went out to the triple wreck area and started a drift. Soon the wind changed and we had to make a move to cover more productive terrain. Just after the move to 185 foot waters we had a mako in the slick. The mako took the high bait and Wayne Chrebet fought the fish for fifteen minutes before boating it. It only made one jump but was still a beautiful sight. That was the only action we had all day but still a successful trip.

07/10/04
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Capt Bob and mate Bob Gold took the Howard Garfield party consisting of Chris Franus, Paul Garfield, David Garfield, Marty Winnick, and Stan Winnick out for sharks. With the water temp up to 74 degrees we decided to go to deeper water. Traveling 53 miles south east of our inlet we found nice water and a good drift. We missed our first mako when it jumped and spit the hook. We lost our second mako two hours later when it hit the deep line and skyrocketed with out peeling any line. By the time we could get the line tight the fish was gone. This one was around 150. Fifteen minutes later trying to get the lines back in the water the lone bait took off. After setting the hook Howard took over and the fight was on. Going around the charter twice we finally boated the big thresher. It weighed in at Hoffmans Marina at 474 pounds. Great way to end the day.

07/09/04
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Capt Bob and mate Bob Picton took the Greg Mattes party late afternoon bluefishing. Going north east of our inlet around 14 miles we found some good readings. Right after the line came tight on the anchor the fish were there. None stop till 8:30 p.m. and we were done.

07/08/04
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Capt Bob and mate Scott Forfar took the Rich Mullen party down to the fingers for a day of shark fishing. The conditions were good with a 4 1/2 mile drift and bluish water. The only thing missing were the sharks. We had one small Mako ( maybe bluefish size ) play with our floats and then come close and take baits close to the boat. Great pictures but that's was it.

07/06/04
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Our first trip of the day was a 1/2 day fluke excursion. Capt Bob and mate Bob Picton took Alan Iverson of the Phiadelphia 76ers to the red church for some early afternoon action. Alan and his uncle Greg put 6 keepers in the boat. We returned to the dock and picked up two more passengers for an early evening of bluefishing. Going to 17 fathoms proofed to be the ticket as Alan and party boated there limit of 60 bluefish by 8:30 p.m. and we were back at the dock by 10.

07/05/04
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Capt Bob Konz and mate Bob Picton took the Tom Miller party out for fluke. The strong south wind had cooled the water off to 65 degrees. We caught a lot of skates and short fluke, but did manage to put 12 keepers in the boat. All in all it wasn`t too bad.

06/28/04
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Capt Bob Konz and mate Bob ( big bucks ) Picton took the Dr Jim Hutchins party out for a mixed trip. First we snagged bunkers off Bay Head and tried for Stripers. Than we drifted for Fluke only catching a few shorts and a lot of skates. We moved off the beach and tried for some Fluke and Sea Bass at one wreck area with no life in sight. We then moved to a wreck in 90 feet of water and caught some sea bass and then two more wrecks with no life. Tough day.

06/27/04
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Capt Bob Konz and mate Scott Forfar took the Rick Hunt charter out for our last day of JCSA`s tournament. We fished north of the Glory Hole and finally hooked a mako towards the end of the day, only to have the hook pull when we got to the leader. On the way home we got a call from a boat that was having a problem with a large fish. We went to assist the Tough Luck who had a large Thesher Shark tied to it`s side. We pulled this 400 plus fish in the transom door and dropped it off at Hoffmans anchorage for them.

06/26/04
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
After fixing the bad injector we were up and running for JCSA`s mako fever tournament. Our tournament crew was once againg together and we fished the triple wreck area. With no drift at all we managed to hook one blue shark. That was it.

06/21/04
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Allan Iverson had a trip booked for night blues, but the wind was blowing around 25 knts so we decided to fish up the river and try for some stripers. Chunking at the mouth of the canal we caught absolutely nothing. We also wound up with a mechanical problem.

06/20/04
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Capt Bob and the crew were out for the went back to the same spot we fished yesterday but the conditions had changed. Instead of the 70 degree blue water that was there Sat. it was green and 65 degrees. Moving further south to the 24 fathom hole we had two small makos. Moving to a spot 18 miles away where we had caught a 288 pound mako years ago produced nothing at all.

06/19/04
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Capt Bob Konz and our tournament crew were aboard for Mako Mania. Greg and Scott Forfar, Bob Picton Sr and Jr, Keith Kurck, and Archie Perdue. We went south to a spot where Scott and the crew of the Tin Knocker caught the winning Mako in 2000. We hooked three Makos losing two with in sight of the boat. At the end of the day we landed a 76 inch Mako. At the weigh in we were told it was the longest fish of the day. The biologist that was there dold us it had just given birth the day before. This fish only weighed 106 pounds. At this lenght this fish should have weighed 250 of more.

06/18/04
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Caapt Bob Konz and mate Rob Scott took the Steve Detling party back to the same spot as the day before. The conditions were a little worse so we anchored. The action was a little slower boating 25 bluefish and no dogfish.

06/17/04
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Capt Bob Konz and mate Rob Scott took the Russ Wilson party out for a day of bluefishing. With the reports of a slow pick east of our inlet we decided to go south. Just past the separtion bouy ( Barnegat to Ambrose ) we found some fish. It was none stop action on the charter. Once we got past the dogfish the blues would bite. We caught around 200 dog fish and 60 blues by 11 am. After being tired out we left for home early.

06/14/04
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Capt Bob Konz and mate Tom Kelly took the Ciero Ribando party for stripers. With the strong south wind it proved to be a tough day. We trolled only two stripers the largest was 18 pounds and droped two more. Then snagging bunkers off Asbury Park and drifting produced nothing else for the day.

06/13/04
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
The same crew went out the last day of the tournament and we fished by an area known as the cigar. With many other boats there and not having any action we moved further offshore close to where we fished the day before. After being there an hour we caught another Mako around 130 pounds and then released five more blue sharks. Leaving for home 77 miles right from there we arrived around eight pm.

06/12/04
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
The crew consisting of Bob Konz, Scott and Greg Forfar, Bob Pickton, Bob Gold, Archie Perdue, and Keith . We went 52 miles and only caught two blue sharks. Moving in about eight miles around noon proved to be the ticket. We release a blue shark then another and at the end of the day we boated and Mako that weighed 177 pounds. Not large enough for any money but still a nice fish.

06/11/04
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
We fished the South Jersey Shark Tourny and it was called after an hour due to rough weather.

06/07/04
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Capt Bob Konz and mate Rich Andrews took the Dr Jim Hutchins party out for a day of striper fishing. We started out where we left off on Fri. with no results. We ran up the beach later in the morning and snagged some bunkers and than ran up past Capt Phil to the rocks. The second drift proved to be great with four stipers on at one time. Losing two but catching two more in 15 minutes. After that blitz the fish vanished. Going back to Long Branch we drifted and lost two more. Finishing the day back where we started we lost one and landed one more to end the day. The largest was 31 pounds.

06/04/04
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Capt Bob Konz and mate Rich Andrews took the Adam Barausky party Striper fishing. Adam, mark Friedrich, Chris and Steve Kamnitsis limited out by 7:30 a.m. and then went on to release six more large Stripers. The largest three fish were 33lbs,30lbs, and 28 lbs with the largest fish 42 inches in length.

05/27/04
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Capt Bob Konz and mate Tom Kelly took the Jim Leck party tog fishing. Going north off Long Branch proved to be slow, so we headed south to a wreck 13 miles south of our inlet. There the bite was steady all day but with large Sea Bass and just a few Tog. The group consisting of Jim Leck,Steve Hamak,Ray Balderacchi,Tim Sprague,Mark Tompkins, and Bob Leinhart caught their limit of Sea Bass and eight keeper Tog releaseing many shorts,

05/26/04
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Capt Bob Konz and mate Rich Andrews took Harry Keleshian and Wille nunes Papedes to the hook Striper fishing. After a slow start the two man charter limited out , including bonus fish. The largest went 18 pounds.

05/16/04
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
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.

05/13/04
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Capt Bob Konz and Mate Rich Andrews took the Ciro Ribando party to Raritan Bay for stripers. We got there on the out going tide. It took us a little while to get the fish started. Moving only once we limited out and released seven other fish. The party caught three stripers over twenty pounds.

2003 Fishing Reports

11/23/03
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Capt Bob Konz and mate Scott Forfar took Bob Picton,Bob Przewozwik,Greg Forfar, and Coach stirper fishing Sunday Nov 23. Trolling to the south of our inlet we read a lot of bait, but by 10 a.m. we only had one Striper and one Bluefish. WE ran further south and anchored over a small wreck in 50 feet of water. The tog fishing was very good putting 30 blackfish in the boat. The largest was 5 pounds.

11/21/03
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Friday Nov. 21 Capt Bob Konz and Scott Forfar took the Paul Oleyar charter striper fishing on a late leave. The charter consisted of Paul from Yardley Pa., Joel Sanders from Bryn Mawr Pa., Jim Fairchild from Wayne,Pa.,and Bob Pyskadlo from Newton Square, Pa. The first striper we caught had a tag and measured 34 inches. We caught six keepers with two slot fish. The largest fish was 44 inches and 30 pounds. Great trip for leaving the dock at 10 a.m. Our best bite was late in the afternoon between 3 and 4:30 p.m Capt. Bob www.aluresportfishing.com

11/3,4-5/03
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Sunday Nov 3 The A_LURE made a crew trip to the Hudson looking for the bluefins on the east side. Arriving there around 4 a.m. we drifted till noon with out a bite. Then we started reading the fish under the boat , and in a flash we had one on. Fighting this fish on 50 stand up gear proved to be difficult but 2hours and 15 minutes later we had it in the boat. The bluefin weighed in at 205. Monday Nov 4, Capt Bob and mate Bob Gold took the Joe De Bencik party back to the Hudson. The chater consisted of Joe,Mark, Jessie dixion, Charlie Baker, and Doug Fields. We arrived in the canyon around 3 p.m. and tried to drift. The conditions were a little to fast for that so we anchored in 600 feet of water. We had our first bluefin on in a half hour brought it to the boat and released it. We had our second fish on in another half hour and once again released this fish. These first two fish were around 100 pounds. Around 6 p.m. we had our last fish on and this one was bigger. Fighting this fish for an hour, she hit the deck at 165 pounds. Doing nothing else we decided to move south to get the yellowfin bite in the morning. We boated 7 yellowfins by 10:30 a.m. and left for home. Capt. Bob www.aluresportfishing.com

10/10/03
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Oct 10 Capt Bob Konz and mate Scott Forfar took the Yeadon family striper fishing Fri. Sea conditions were not the best with the steady east wind. We managed one 30 inch striper and a few jumbo blue fish, but the trip was not a very good one. Bob Yeadon, Steve Yeadon,Frank Yeadon and Jeff Leach made up the trip. Capt. Bob www.aluresportfishing.com

10/8-9/03
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Capt Bob Konz and mate Scott Forfar had our only open trip out on Wed and Thur. After trolling with no success we set up on the east wall for a night of chunking. the first three fish to come in were dolphin It started to look like a long night the around 11:30 three rods go off and we were into them. By morning the total was 13 yellowfins and 10 dolphin. We would normaly head home at day break, but with the forcast for the weekend being bad and dot having to come right back out we decided to drift for the bigger fish to the north of us. Capt Brian Orio gave me a call and we set up by him. Ten minutes later we had the first big fish on. after a twenty five minute fight we landed him and 125 tuna. We then lost a real big fish and were on our third bite. This fish we fought for one hour and 67 inch medium tuna. Back at the dock it weighed 175 pounds. The guys did a great job fighting this fish on 50 stand up gear and 80 pound leaders. The trip was made up of Homer Tye, Joe Tremel, Philip P.Maress, Justin Starr, William Nunes Papedes, and Harry Keleshian. All first timers to the canyon.

10/6-7/03
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Capt Bob Konz and Scott Forfar had the Dr. James Hutchins party consisting of Omar Aly, Bill Howard, and Ritch Charles back to the same spot as we left that morning. Conditions had changed in the short period that we were gone and the chunk that nihgt only produced 10 bites landing four longfin and one yellowfin. We also lost a big sword fish near the boat when we pulled the hook and another sword that jumped and spit the hook. The troll the following morning produced only fhree dolphin, making the total for the trip four longfin,one yellowfin and four dolphin.

10/5-6/03
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Capt Bob Konz and mate Scott Forfar took the O`brien party to the Lindenkohl Canyon for a chunk troll trip Sun to Mon. Upon arriving we had a knock down and then a yellowfin on. Tolling in the same area we caught a few dolphin and then four lines get hit the same time. Fighting the fish one breaks off then another one. The last two get to the boat and they are 50 pound wahoos, the other two bit the hooks off the lures. Setting up for the chunk in the same area as the troll bite produced yellowfins right away. The total at the end 23 yellowfins 5 dolphins and two wahoo. We also lost a mako and a swordfish. The charter is made up by Bernie O`Brien Jr, Dennis O`Brien, A.J. Pasternak,Jeffery and Frank Georgiana, and Rich Kein.

10/3-4/03
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Capt Bob Konz and mate Scott Forfar took the Brian Pieros party to the Lindendohl Canyon Fri and Sat for a troll chunk trip. Upon arriving at the tip we got three lines in the water and had a 70 pound yellowfin on . We then trolled in the same area for a while catching two dolphin. trolling south we caught a few more dolphin and the had four yellowfins attack our spread. Two hooked on lures with birds and two hit our spreadedr bars but hit the suids with no hooks tearing them off the bars. We landed two of the four. Setting up for the chunk in 530 feet of water produced four more yellowfin,two larger dolphin, and a small swordfish. The party consisted of Brian.Doug Bry,Robert peck. david Stirrs,George Folk,and Neil Petragla.

10/1-2/03
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Capts Bob Konz and Jerry Lanzerotti with mate Tim Egan took a party consisting of Adley Torres,Giovanni Gallo,Robert Gallo,Fred Gallo,Dennis Egan,and Jimmy Massimino to the Lindenkohl Canyon Wed and Thur Oct 1-2 for an overnight trip. The troll bite was slow all afternoon until Giovanni caught a 65 pound Wahoo. We then went three for three on large long fin. We set up for the night chunk just before dark and around 8 p.m. had our first run off on the swordfish line. We fought the sword to the boat and pulled the hook just out of reach of the gaff. The tuna started to bite shortly after and lasted until midnight. We had one more at 3:30 a.m. The final count was 14 yellowfin,3 longfin,a 65 pound wahoo and 4 blue sharks ( released ).

9/21,25,26/03
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Capt Bob and mate Scott Forfar had the Hank Romeu chater to the Lindenkohl last week. The charter was made up of Hank,Thomas Byrne, Robert E Sala, John Reig and Tom. They went 17 for 42 on the chunk and landed 14 mahi mahi Sunday Monday 9/21 22 Capt Bob and Mate Scott took the Russel Wilson party to the Hudson Canyon The party was made up of Russell, Matt Traina, John Hummel,Peter Erskine Sr. and Peter Ersjine Jr. They boated 6 yellowfin on the chunk and trolled 4 dolphin and a wahoo on the troll. Thursday Fri 9/25 26 Capt Bob and mate Tim Egan took the Rick hunt party to the Hudson Canyon. We went five for eleven on the troll, all consisting of longfin. After setting up for the night we drifted and went five for nine on longfin will also landing a 90 pound swordfish and three mahi mahi. we then trolled for a short time in the morning landing a 80 pound yellowfin. Friday Sat 9/26 27 After fueling and cleaning the boat Capt Bob Konz and mates Scott and Greg Forfar headed out for the Vinnie Demaio trip. getting a tip from Capt Dave Dawson of the Tunacious we headed for the Lindenkohl Canyon. Arriving there just before dark we set up for the night chunk. A half hour later we had a run off on our swordfish line and it turned out to be a big blue shark. he then hit a tuna line before heading off to bother someone else. A half hour later we had our first yellowfin in the boat and had a steady pick until 1 am when it shut down. Around three am the fish came back and we had a mad dog bite until six a.m. We stopped fishing and the count was our legal limit of 18 yellowfin 2 longfin and a nice size mahi mahi The three man charter consisted of Vinnie Demaio, Kevin Nash, and Paul Weicher.

8/8/03
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
With some fresh blood in the boat we once again headed out, but this time a pleasant surprise, only 4 to 6 foot seas. We headed to the tip of the Wilmington and found some blue water, boating 3 tuna to 50 pounds and 3 dolphin and missing one white marlin. The crew Capt Bob Konz,Capt Randy Matlick, Capt Jeff Stolarz, Greg and Scott Forfar,Bob Przewoznik, Bob Picton, and Archie Perdue. My thanks go out to all of the crew who stuck it oput in some bad conditions. Also my hat off the the people of Ocean City MD. It is a great tournament and the people of the city could not have been better. 4:30 in the morning, hundreds of people standing at the inlet cheering all the boats as the went out to sea.
8/6/03
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Conditions were a little better only fishing in 7 to 10 foot seas, but once again the fishing was terrible, only one 30 pound dolphin. This time we were able to take the trip to the scales but with no luck. Same crew fishing.
8/4/03
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Our first day we fished in 12 to 15 foot seas, making it almost impossible to keep the baits in the water. Taking a beating all day and only managing one 45 pound tuna in a tournament with a 50 pound minimum. The crew consisted of Capt Bob Konz,Capt Randy Matlick, Capt Gerry Zagorski,Capt Jeff Stolarz, Bernie O`Brien, and Archie Perdue.
8/2/03
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Capt Bob Konz and mate Archie Perdue took the A-LURE to Ocean City MD. for the White Marlin Open. The trip down was uneventful
7/29/03
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Capt Bob Konz and mate Scott Forfar had the New Jersey Fishing Show out for a half day Fluke and Seabass trip. Little Ericka Cogland out fished us all catching four keeper fluke and some large seabass. Tina Cervasio of fan radio and espn had one keeper and the rest of us could only manage garbage fish. Catch the show on cn8 Sunday August 24 at 11 a.m. Should be interesting.
7/28/03
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Capt bob Konz and Capt Joe Patsco had the Peter Germinarial charter out for Fluke and Seabass. Drifting over wrecks to the south of the inlet captured both, with the seabass going to 3 1/2 pounds.
7/26/03
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
We did a crew trip for fluke and seabass, catching 10 keeper fluke and a bunch of large seabass.
7/25/03
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
The crew of the A-LURE had the Rick Hunt Party out for a combination bluefish - fluke trip The kids did great as the adults tried. All had a great time. These fine sportsman released all the bluefish and only kept the fluke they were going to eat.
7/17/03
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
We fished the first day of the Mid Atlantic Tuna Tournament in the poormans canyon. After the first hour the U.S. Navy told us in no uncertain terms that we had to leave. They were running a live fire exercise and this was part of the containment area. We then fished in shore at the Hot Dog and went one for three on yellowfins. After the first day we were tied for first for about a half hour. The second day we headed all the way up to the Hudson (119 miles ) but missed the inshore bite by about a half hour. Boating three dolphin 31,28, and 21 pounds. Sorry to say there were no prizes for those fish.
7/14/03
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Capt Bob Konz and Capt Joe Patsco had the Peter Germinarial party out. After a rough trip to the triple wreck in four foot head seas we drifted for over five hours with out a touch. We moved to the glory hole and after an hour had a small Mako thake three baits. We released the 60 pounder and then spent another 3 hours with out a bite.

7/12/03
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Sat morning Capt Bob and Mate Greg Forfar left a little late around 8 am this morning We had the band Nemo on board and fished for bluefish. We didn`t have to go far as the fish were only 3 1/2 miles from the inlet. Drifting and putting lines in the water the blues were bitting even before we could get the chum started. loading up by 9:30 a.m. the band decided to call it a short day, as they had a long night. and we were back at the dock by 10.

7/02/03
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Capt Bob Konz and Mate Rich Andrews took the Joe Paulten Family out for a combination bluefish and fluke trip today. First at 17 fathoms fishing was a slow pick but the fish were big 15 pounds and better.After putting two fish in the box the family decided to release the rest. At ten am. we moved to the Klondike and put six keeperr fluke in the box to keep the blues company. Not to bad for a half day trip.

6/29/03
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Capt Bob Konz and Mate Scott Forfar took Rick Hunt, Mark Halick, and John Van Decker out to the 50 fathom line to look for the big one. We caught some big ones 250 plus but they were the wrong ones the charter fought 25 blue sharks and left with the boat surronded with the blue critters. No Makos

6/28/03
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Capt Bob Konz and Mate Scott Forfar had Ian Wiesenthal and family out for Mako Mania and JCSA tournaments and only caught a 80 pound Mako which was released. The only action of the day. ( very dissapointing )

6/27/03
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Capt Bob Konz and Mate Rich Andrews took Vinnie Demaio and party out for the Jersey Coast Shark Anglers Tourn. We went a few miles south of the Reasor wreck and caught and released six blue sharks. No Makos

6/24-25/03
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
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.

6/23/03
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
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.

6/18/03
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
The crew of the A-LURE had Allen Iverson ( of the 76ers) and his cousin and friend Goldie and Greg night striper fishing. The bite was slow until the top of the tide when it broke wide open. It was a pleasure to have these guys and a lot of fun for all. We limited out including bonus tags.

6/12,13,14/03
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
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.

6/07/03
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Captains Bob Konz and Wayne Bushnell took Harry Keleshion out for a day of striper fishing. First trolling at shrewsbury rocks we caught one slot fish. later moving up to Flynns Knoll we set up with clam baits. Waiting them out we managed to catch stripers to 34 inches and some blue fish. We were only two slot fish away from the limit with bonus tags. On the way back we stopped at the rocks again but only managed some more bluefish. There were some nice fish taken by some other boats there all the way up to 44 pounds.

5/31/03
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Captians Bob Konz and Rich Andrews had the Brian Tighe party out for a combination seabass fluke trip. The crew consisted of Brian Hall,Andy and Zack Felder, Brian Tighe, and Kevin Hall. We stopped at a wreck 16 miles south east of the inlet in 90 feet of water and proceeded to hammer the seabass. After four hours of steady action we moved 16 miles north to set up for fluke. Just after catching the first short the wind came up hard and we were unable to hold bottom. Fishing two more wreck, we filled the cooler with seabass and called it a day.

5/29/03
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Capt Bob Konz had Capt Joe Patsco Of the Fintastic out for a busmans holiday. Capt Joe along with his friends Ed Remlinger and Bill Phillips had a combination trip of stripers and sea bass. the striper fishing was slow today only boating two and bothered by bluefish, dogfish, and skates. The second half of the trip was more productive, landing lots of sea bass. The sea bass fishing right now is out of this world.

5/19/03
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Captains Bob Konz and Wayne Bushnell took the Jim Huchins party to Romar Schoals. The charter consisted of Mark Goudreau, Bob Haffiz, Chris Whittshire, Omar Aly, and Joseph Huh. After anchoring in 11 feet of water around 7:30 a.m. we started to chum clams. We had our first fish on in 15 minutes. It was steady action on the remainder of the in cominmg tide. The difference with this trip from our others was there were a number of larger fish. We had trouble filling the slot size limit while catching and releaseing many larger fish. The majority of stripers were between 31 and 35 inches with Chris Wittshire catching the largest of the day 16 3/4 pounds. We had our limit by 11:30 however we stayed to release many more fish. Pictures of the trip can be seen at www.huhfamily.com along with more pictures of the A-LURE.

5/12/03
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Capt Bob Konz had the Dennis O`brien party out today and hit five wrecks 30 miles south on Manasquan Inlet. The catch was made up of sea bass and blackfish. The wind and tide were against us but we managed to have a decent pick of fish. The blackfish went to 6 pounds and the sea bass were mixed with some throw backs and some very large keepers. The crew was made up of Dennis O`Brien,Bernie O`Brien jr., Rich Smith, Alvin Faluk, and Archie ( Stuff ) Perdue.

5/10/03
Captain Bob Konz Reports:
Capt Bob Konz had the Bob Przewozwik and Greg Forfar party out for the intial run for the A-Lure. We anchored just off the light house on the schoals and within ten minutes had stipers coming over the rail. Bluefish became a problem towards the end of the tide, but by then the party had there limit and had been releasing fish for an hour. We called it a day at 11 a.m. and headed home.

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