New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife recently released the results of their annual study of New Jersey’s largest estuary, the Delaware Bay. The study is funded by the sport fishing restoration act, a federal excise tax return. http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/artdelbaystudy15.htm Unfortunately, New Jersey residents do not get their fair share of the fund , reason, NJ…
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Winter sidestep
Endless views of beautiful horse pastures and cattle ranches, as we twisted our way to the old Florida bayou .We were headed to a cold weather fishing spot, located deep in red-neck country. The weather could have been a little warmer, it was chilly running the boat. However, it wasn’t long before the red hot…
The untold weakfish story
The Fishermen magazine published a story recently about what happened to the weakfish in the Delaware Bay. The story was missing a couple of very important facts. Maybe” they were cut by the editor , explain later. The most glaring fact, is the warning issued by the Atlantic Marine fishery biologist prior to the collapse…
Governor Christie has supported the freedom of outdoor traditions in NJ
I turned onto the Country road, heading toward the sportsmen’s club, when I noticed the unmarked NJ State Police vehicle. At that point, I knew the Governor would be attending our meeting. I was impressed, usually a politico will send a proxy to a small meeting, or a letter beginning with I am sorry. Governor…
Quick note on NJ summer flounder regulations
Cape May, New Jersey’s residents and tourist will benefit from a resent approval by the Atlantic States Fisheries Commission . New Jersey will now be in a separate region for summer flounder management. This will allow NJMFC to change the summer flounder size limit in the Delaware bay from 18″ to 17″ with a 4…
Payoff
How did releasing this fish pay off? In June 2015, I caught a 9.01 pound weakfish, in the same general area. I kept this one, and entered the weakie in the statewide Beach-n-boat fishing tournament. I can’t be certain it was the same fish, and chances are it wasn’t. Regardless,it did paid off. They haven’t…
On the way to Cape May ♫ down striped bass way♫
December red hot stripers bass bite in Cape May co. NJ
I was out and about Sunday. I found lines at the fish cleaning stations, including Felix with two 48″ striped bass. How long will this excellent December Striped bass bite last?
December Striped Bass in Cape May co., NJ
The striped bass fishing finally turned on here. The rips, Delaware Bay chunking, and the Ocean trolling bite , have all produced limit plus catches.You still have to be tuned in, or you will catch nothing. Skill Sharp fishermen have been running up the numbers. The average size Striper has been running about 40″. A…
Thanksgiving” Striped Bass
After an extremely slow fall striper bite here in Cape May County, NJ, the striped bass bite has turned red-hot this week. A few local sharpies had been catching them prior to this week, but failed to contain the information (words out). At this point, it is just look for the fleet. Trolling is the…