Hello to all. For those who do not know me, my name is Ken. I attended high school locally and college in state. I have held a position with the **************** for 25 years. My family has been fishing and hunting this area for 5 generations. I live on the former Jenkins Salt Hay Farm that existed circa 1830. I hunt and fish here. TOURNAMENT WINS: 1st Place Rodia’s Bait and Tackle Fall Striper Tournament, 1st place Jim ’s Bait and Tackle Spring Weakfish Tournament, Jim’s Bait and Tackle Mako Tournament, Cape May County Fishing Tournament Weakfish, Smugglers Cove Flounder, Biggest Mako day one during the South Jersey Shark Tournament, Avis Sporting Goods 3 time winner weakfish. Large Mouth Bass Cape May County Tournament, Good Old Boy Flounder Competition-
2006-1st place-202 keepers, 2007-1st place-157 keepers, 2008-1st place-68 keepers. Good Old Boy Speckled Trout Competition-High Hook 2008
One of five boats out of 100 to have three qualifying fish in the Grassy Sound 2008 Flounder tournament. Pending winner : Speckled trout 2008 Cape May County tournament. During the Mid-Atlantic $500,ooo while fishing on John Kelleher ’s 57 ft. ocean yacht, the Clam Dealer, I experienced some of the greatest white marlin action to be found anywhere in the Atlantic Ocean. We also fish the Mid-Atlantic Tuna Tournament . We have not won, but are always in the hunt with large bluefin and yellowfin tuna. 
I battle with a large bluefin tuna on CJs’ boat tight lines.
Spring Weakies all caught in the back Bay of Cape May County, NJ
Ken, nice web site. I hope you have survived winter with some degree of sanity and know you are as anxious for Spring as I am.
You know my other addiction – Fluke, and probably are not surprised of my position on Fluke season. They can make it 20″ and 2 fish or Split Season or any other size and bag limits they want, if they just let me start in mid April.
Great Weakfish pictures. Are they last years? In exchange for sharing knowledge about Spec’s over the last 5 years I hope you view it as only fair that you share a couple of your early Spring Weakfish spots with me. You know I don’t like crowds so spots stay secrets with me.
In any case, I look forward to seeing you and your son again this Spring. I will also be curious to see the results of your survey.
Regards,
George
By: George- Spec's on February 22, 2009
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George, I am definitely ready for spring. Last year all the weakies were caught in late April into mid May. The problem is it takes time to find them. At one time they would return to the same spots every year. Now you have to find them. Then stay on them. The bite may only last a couple of weeks. When I catch my first or see my first weakie I will drop you a line. I will start fishing when the water hits 55 degrees. I will fish every fishable day for weakfish until flounder season opens. Keep a few days to the side to be used on short notice. The weakfish season is now shorter than the spec season. They show up first north of where we usually fish. If you come down before any have been caught you can help scout . I can tell you where they may show first. Ken
By: kensdock on February 23, 2009
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Ken,
Great site!!
By: sherri on March 3, 2009
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Thanks Sherri, You should put some time to the side for a sunny warm spring day fishing trip/ Elise’s special cocktails. Hope all is well, Ken
By: kensdock on March 3, 2009
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Ken,
Nice fishing with you the other day. I lost two more fish after you left. I had to replace the hooks the next day. Thanks for the photo.
Chuck G
By: Chuck Greyhosky on May 28, 2009
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Chuck, If you catch a weakfish in that area please let me know. AS of 6-4-09 no weakfish have been caught in that spot. Thank you, Ken
By: kensdock on June 4, 2009
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Ken
I will let you know. I plan on hitting it hard Sat. through Monday.
Chuck
By: Chuck Greyhosky on June 5, 2009
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interested in the live bait you talked about on the bass barn
By: keith on June 10, 2009
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Keith, The live bait is 2-6 pound eels. Let me know if you want some and I will set a few pots.
By: kensdock on June 10, 2009
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How do we get in contact with you about this shark bait you posted on bass barn thanks alex alexrepin@comcast.net
By: alex on June 10, 2009
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Ken, I fished last Sat. through Monday. Alot of high water in the back. NO weakfish caught. Picked a few bass in Cape May. Talked to guys fishing the jetties with bloodworms without success.
By: Chuck Greyhosky on June 12, 2009
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Hey Ken….
You are making Jonny a local STAR! Thanks for the great pictures and thanks to ALL who make this the best time of his Summer. I think I will I have to come sometime because you guys are having all the FUN!
All My Love From Kentucky
Dawn
PS
Tell Jonny I LOVE HIM AND HAVE FUN!!!!!
By: Dawn on June 16, 2009
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Dawn, between fishing and the board walk Jon has been out like a light about 10:00. I am not sure who likes the board walk more Elise or Jon. Dawn you are welcome anytime, although the area is best in the summer.
Hope all is well, Ken PS Jon loves you back!
By: kensdock on June 16, 2009
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Enjoy your website.I fished the back bays and the Del Bay for years and to me they are the best! Moved to S Carolina and sorely miss fishing your area. Nothing like it. My best to you!
By: Jim Silva on July 4, 2009
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Thank you Jim. Jim, How is the fishing in South Carolina ? I am interested in the speckled trout. The weakfish here have really dropped off to the point you make the AC press if you catch one. We do get a short shot at the speckled trout but all the conditions have to be right. Some years they do not show. Best, Ken
By: kensdock on July 5, 2009
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Ken, Can you send me your email. I haven’t been able to find it and I was going to send you those wreck numbers we talked about in the spring. Let me know which ones you need. Dan
By: Dan on October 8, 2009
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Kmcder465@comcast.net Dan, The closer to the inlet the better.
I hope all is well,
Ken
By: kensdock on October 10, 2009
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Did you get the numbers I sent?
Yes I did. Thank you Dan.
Ken
By: Dan on October 21, 2009
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Ken
I will be fishing N.Wildwood the last week in Oct. I will probably have my white avalanche. I will spend some time looking for trout but will likely target stripers. If you see me stop and chat. Will be working the sod banks.
Chuck
By: Chuck Greyhosky on October 19, 2009
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Chuck
You picked a good week to join the hunt. Not much going on right now. I am going in the morning to look for the first trout.
Ken
By: kensdock on October 21, 2009
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