The early rise was tough but quickly forgotten. The sun peeked from the crystal blue atlantic. The outgoing tide formed an eddy in front of me. Moments later I felt the distinct thump of a weakfish hit. Great way to start the day! Flounder fishing on tap this afternoon. Update to follow.
Tag: Cape May fishing
Hot back bay summer flounder bite today
The key today was the right bait (artificial) , and the presentation. I found the flounder in very shallow water. I reached the bag limit in less than one hour. Captain Gary on the double touch also limited out today fishing in deeper back bay water. Today was an excellent day…
Today’s back bay summer flounder trip
I made my first flounder trip today. The water was 55 – 59 degrees with a 5-10 NNE wind. Two hours of fishing produced 4 keeper flounder and 7 shorts. Planning on fishing for weakfish during both sides of the low tide later today. I am on a quest to catch weakfish from different spots…
Black drum bite is hot on the Jersey side, Summer flounder
Slaughter beach on the Delaware Side of the bay is still producing black drum. That spot is a 12 mile run from the Cape May canal. The good news for fishermen docked in NJ is the black drum have set up on our side of the bay. Bob Lasko and crew boated nine black…
The amazing Weakfish come back, On The Water Magazine May issue
What is unbelievably refreshing is how resilient the weakfish have proved to be. Considering in 2009 Dr. Jamie Geiger of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, suggested that the weakfish stock may have fallen to such lows that managers might wish to consider invoking the provisions of the Endangered Species Act as one of the management…
Kensdock Report: Last U.S. smelting plant closing will cost outdoor sportsmen
The closing of the last United States lead processing plant will force all lead to be shipped in from over seas, with the exception of recycled lead. The closing is a direct result of a 1000% increase in new U.S. DEP requirements. Do not blame President Obama, the rules were set in motion before he was…
Kensdock Report: Jimmy Fee catching weakfish, On The Water TV Sunday Jan.19
Cape May County, NJ weakfish late June 2013. The weakfish has carved a special place within many saltwater fishermen. If you are one of them, do not miss this week’s episode of On The Water fishing show. Sunday at 10AM on Comcast SportsNet New England. The show is all about the fish that are found in…
Kensdock Report: Governor Chris Christie
Love him or hate him, Chris Christie is New Jersey’s most popular Governor in the history of New Jersey. There are many reasons for his overwhelming popularity. However, the fact that he is a very likeable person is surely part of it. Our Dayna and Governor Chris Christie.
Kensdock Report: North Jersey beaches hold Stripers
The beach fishing is obviously not happening in Cape May County…
Kensdock Report: Cape May co. stripers, red drum and specks
Today I was sitting on my couch looking across the sound, wondering when the migratory fish are going to show up. I have been fishing hard and often, so far I have not seen or caught any migratory fish. I made it out today in-between wind gust and rain, once again I caught resident fish. The…