Fishing with Dad

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While Earl will deliver just a glancing blow to New Jersey, party boat captains expect the storm to take a bite out of the weekend fishing.

Most expect to be stuck at the dock on Friday, with Saturday’s fishing still a question.

Capt. Bob Bogan of the Gambler out of Point Pleasant said, “I think the worst day is going to be Friday, and I hope to get out Sunday and Monday.”

Capt. Bogan said the fluke fishing is usually good a day or two before a storm and slow a day or two after.

“I’m sure we’re going to lose Friday and [...] Continue Reading…

The big bluefish are here. Had reports of monsters being weighed in at the local bait shops, the biggest one being a 14 pound behemoth blue. Nothing from the fluke fisherman as the shoreline has been quite active because of Earl. I tend to believe that fluke like somewhat calmer waters, but this is definitely good water for bass if they were around. Another gorgeous day, get out there and enjoy.

Fish Without a Doubt: The Cook’s Essential Companion is a wonderful cookbook! The contents include cooking methods and recipes, but I find the sections such as how to buy fish, detailed descriptions of various fishes, and which fish to avoid, equally useful. Somehow this author had taken the mystery out of cooking fish, and the results of his recipes are very good. I’ve owned hundreds of cookbooks, many of which are no longer on my shelves. This one is a keeper.
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The jetty is really the place to be if you want to catch fish. Fluke and snapper blues are hitting throughout the day. Try your luck with a squid, killie combo for the fluke. You can usually throw out about anything for those blues. Earl is starting its way up the coast, get your fishing in now.

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The Orvis Fly-Fishing Guide is the new edition of one of the best books for introducing anyone to the sport of fly fishing, whether the angler wants to shop for equipment at Orvis or Wal-Mart. The information is clearly explained without going into tedious details that novices (and experienced anglers) don’t want. Everything is covered here–from rod types to fly lines to casting basics. The excellent graphics are helpful–especially of the knots. Some books have knot instructions that are impossible to follow–”knot” so here! For someone who wants to start fly fishing, this book would make a great start.

Baits, Rigs & Tackle is handy to have around or in your tackle box. It gives great information on baits and rigs. The illustrations are very good and the advice is sound. I recommend it for all to have as a reference book. It is a great purchase for the fisherman who is just getting started or for a gift for that aspiring fisherman who needs or desires information on a wide variety of setups and general techniques.

I heard there was a 10lb fluke caught at the Island Beach state park jetty yesterday. Shows what a little time and effort can do for you. We might be getting hit with Earl later on this week, so get out there and enjoy this beautiful weather we are having. Spearing are on the move which means that the fishing is starting to pick up. Good blue fish action in the surf has been happening as of late. Get out there and cast some metal.

The end of the 2010 summer flounder season will soon be upon us. It closes at midnight on Monday, Sept. 6.

As always, just as it seems the fluking is picking up, it’s time to put the rods down — or start fishing for something else.

Like last year, this season will be noted for plenty of fish, but not a lot of keepers. Barnegat Bay proved to be especially active, with a lot of trips labeled “flukathons” due to the high number of fish being caught. But again, not many remained in the boat for the ride home.

For those very [...] Continue Reading…