I spent this morning scouting for weakfish. I found the water temperature in key locations to be marginal at best, 57 degrees. I found 60 degree water on the out going, but the area was covered in 3 pound bluefish and summer flounder.The water temperature needs to hold at 59 degrees for three consecutive days,…
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NJ Red drum and speckled trout
I fished numerous areas for them, and applied a ridiculous amount of effort. I found clean water, baitfish and the correct water temperature, not a hit. Not even a rumor of a New Jersey red drum or speckled trout being caught, to spite prime conditions this past week. The only way I avoid getting skunked, is by…
How much effort does it take ?
There is a pretty good swing in the amount of effort it takes to catch fish. When you have the right conditions and knowledge coupled with a large number of fish, your chances of catching fish are best. As the fish numbers decreases, the amount of effort, knowledge and time it takes to…
Cape May County ‘s resident striped bass
Striped bass fishing in Cape May County, NJ has been dependent upon our local striper population, so far this season. The conditions necessary for the migratory fish to show up , wind direction, water temperature and other factors, have not lined up yet and may not. Mother nature dictates the conditions, every year is unique.…
October weakfish
Obviously, there are still a few weakfish remaining in the back waters. My son caught 3, to 25″ last night. He also hooked some nice stripers and a few flounder. I was out today in the back water striper fishing. No pictures today due to the driving rain. It was a real hunt to find…
Striped bass in late September and early October
The Striped bass can be very elusive this time of the year in Cape May co., NJ, but they are here. This is a transition period between summer and fall fishing. The bluefish are still just about everywhere, they are from the snapper size to about 3 pounds. They are making it difficult to fish…