Scott's Daily Fishing Report

JUST A Reminder: We get a lot of calls this time of year about the regs. The state and feds are still bouncing them around at this time. As soon as the state finalizes them and publishes the changes, we will publish them in the regulations section of the site. This can occur as late as the end of May/early June in some years.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 /\/\/\ 5:28pm

Word is we have a new Beach Haven Inlet? You can see it, looking East, from the top of the fifth bridge on Great Bay Blvd. It will be interesting to see if it gets bigger or if it fills back in.
Some anglers took advantage of the nice day and hit Graveling Point. No new news to pass along. Lots of worms ordered for the weekend and I hope to have fresh clams delivered on Friday too.

Sea Ya

Name: Eric Czekalski
Boat Name: N/A
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Report Details
Date of Trip: 03/14/2010
Location of Trip: Winding River Park, Toms River NJ
Species Sought: Panfish
Time of Day Fished: Late Afternoon
Tide Fished: Non-Tidal Waters (Fresh)
Weather Conditions: Cloudy/Light Rain
Wind Conditions: Do not know info Do not know info
Sea Conditions: Do not know info
Primary Bait: (Other)
Secondary Bait: Nightcrawlers
Lure Used: No Lures Used (Rig or Hook Only)
Fishing Report:
I decided to get the line wet yesterday afternoon at Winding River Park in Toms River. I fished for about and hour or so and I caught a 'Jumbo' Yellow Perch from shore. It was 12.5" long and weighed 15oz. I used a grub worm (dug from my backyard) to catch this fish with a #6 hook (bottom fishing).
~Eric Czekalski

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 /\/\/\ 5:15pm

Weighed in the first keeper striper off Graveling Point this evening, caught around 4:15pm by Ken Smith, winner of the $100.00 annual prize. He said he also caught a couple of other fish. It's finally time, folks! I'll get the picture work done and striper page updated tomorrow.
Sea Ya ~ MizMo

Sunday, March 14, 2010 /\/\/\ 1:09pm

Welcome to the day after. Some were flooded, others lost trees, sheds and anything else that mother nature could have taken away with 75mph gusts. I WAS SO GLAD to see a calm lagoon at daybreak. Yesterday, at 3:00pm, I thought we were royaly screwed. I watched the tide climb about an inch every five minutes while the wind was holding a 65mph North East blow. Fortunately, the big blow only lasted about an hour. Otherwise, I think we would have seen another December 12th 1992 flood stage storm.
Fishing at Graveling Point has been out of the question since Graveling has been under two to three feet of water and a high surf the past couple of days.
Sea Ya

Saturday, March 13, 2010 /\/\/\ 3:43pm

Due to the severity of this storm and the increasing brown-outs, we are closing early today at 4pm.
Sea Ya ~ MizMo

Friday, March 12, 2010 /\/\/\ 5:08pm

Still in a holding pattern, awaiting that first fish. Otherwise uneventful.
Sea Ya ~ MizMo

Name: Michael Molteg
Email: mmkmmn@optonline.net
Phone: 732- 5252 -1617
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Report Details
Date of Trip: 3/6/10
Location of Trip: farrington lake
Species Sought: white perch, yellow perch and blue gill
Time of Day Fished: Late Afternoon
Tide Fished: Non-Tidal Waters (Fresh)
Weather Conditions: Sunny
Wind Conditions: Do not know info Do not know info
Sea Conditions: less than 2 ft.
Primary Bait: Artificials Only
Secondary Bait: Nightcrawlers
Lure Used: Plastic/Softbait
Fishing Report:
I caught 2 nice sizw blue gill
~Michael Molteg

Thursday, March 11, 2010 /\/\/\ 5:18pm

I saw signs of angler activity today, boats on trailors and bottom painting getting done. Too bad that is all about to end for another week. Rain, lots of it, will put the breaks on any ambition to do outside boat and yard work. On the good side, lots of fifty degree rain will bring up the water temperature and that means catching action too.
There were quite a few anglers hitting the point. They were trying their luck knowing that today was likely the last dry day. The bass were still chilly and offered no action today.
Sea Ya

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 /\/\/\ 5:05pm

We had quite a flurry of bait sales today. Anglers were picking up bloodworms for bassing and grass shrimp as a back up bait for the white perch fishing. The catching is still slow as we need a warm weather streak. Five days of fifty to sixty degree rain might just be the trick to kick off the catching.
Sea Ya

Sunday, March 7, 2010 /\/\/\ 12:49pm

Bright sunshine feels warm, but get in the shade with the wind and it is chilly. Temperatures are still cold at night, cold enough to put a skim ice on our back lagoon. It's not helping warm the water up much.
There are some smaller stripers being caught up the river. They are mostly being caught by the white perch fishing anglers. Any catching activity is a great fishing day to anyone that has been locked up all Winter. Better days are coming as the weather evolves into spring time temperatures.
Sea Ya

Saturday, March 6, 2010 /\/\/\ 5:14pm

We still have a good quantity of worms in stock for tomorrow. No keeper striped bass from Graveling Point area yet, no reports of shorts. Charlie did say that he heard someone was getting a few white perch there.

I've been working so much on website revision files today that my eyes are blurry, ugh. Getting close to being able to work on overhauling the hunting section, though. Fishing section is almost done.
Sea Ya ~ MizMo

Friday, March 5, 2010 /\/\/\ 4:55pm

Just a reminder that tomorrow is the Sunshine Foundation's fishing seminar over at the LEHT community center. More info via the link in the scrolling news box above.

Status is holding as to Graveling Point and the stripers. Today's flurries mean no rise in water temp; it is more likely to have dropped.
Sea Ya ~ MizMo

Thursday, March 4, 2010 /\/\/\ 5:22pm

Quite a bit more anglers through the store today... Some just doing a little fact finding while others were actually riggin and baiting up with the anticipation of wetting a line over the next couple of days. All we need now is the water temperature to warm up!
Sea Ya

Wednesday, March 3, 2010 /\/\/\ 12:58pm

Yes, we have bloodworms. There is some buzz on the Bass Barn that there are striped bass active somewhere North of the parkway bridge on the Mullica, so maybe we'll see our first Graveling Point fish sooner than anticipated. If possible, we need one of our regulars to do a water temp reading (surface and bottom) when you go out thanks! With the snow melting and creating a cold water run off out of the Pine Barrens; the Mullica River water is really cold. Anglers do catch the occasional striper through the ice while ice fishing on Collins Cove, I guess I wouldn't bet against some sharpee picking a bass out of the river. My best suggestion for the common angler to catch a striper would be to focus efforts where there is warm water. Think Power Plant fish, Beesley's Point Generating Station in Upper Twp, Cape May county, near where the Tuckahoe River and the Egg Harbor River meet or working the Route 9 bridge in Waretown.
For Graveling Point activity, look for forty five degree water temperatures which will only happen after a few weeks of warmer DRY weather.

Enjoyable freshwater fishing read: One Strange Fish Tale recommended by Denny Longcoy
Sea Ya

Sunday, February 28, 2010 /\/\/\ 12:47pm

We are hopeful to see some bloodworms soon, but it's still a whole lot of winter everywhere and I am sure with the storms that the digging conditions --mainly the tides-- haven't been very cooperative for the guys in Maine.
There were a few folks in again for bait and they know that catching isn't very likely, however there is some peace to be found in just wetting the line and they are very content to do just that.
Sea Ya

Saturday, February 27, 2010 /\/\/\ 5:12pm

We are starting to get calls about Graveling Point. Guys...we just had a blizzard. The water temps are near to freezing. There won't be a bite until the water hits 45-55 degrees. Going down there when the water is around 37 degrees is just a good way to get frost bite.

Check out our spring run page to see the previous years catch data to pass the time. It's still a good time to prep...Clean those reels...check over your tackle to see what you need, etc.

For the diehards that just can't wait - we should have bloodworms for bait on Wednesday, so long as the supplier is able to get it and the weather doesn't prevent them from bringing it down to us.
Sea Ya ~ MizMo

Friday, February 26, 2010 /\/\/\ 3:24pm

No worms and crabs today. Imaging that, no bait deliveries during a blizzard. Next Tuesday is a possibility of bait, but looking out the window, I don't expect there will be too much opportunity to dig bait in Maine.
The marshes are a mess with ice and snow too. I just can not get motivated to catch any shrimp or minnows. Give me a couple of fifty degree days, after a few days of no rain, snow or ice, then there is a chance I could find some bait to catch.
Sea Ya

Thursday, February 25, 2010 /\/\/\ 4:12pm

Horray for my neighbor Dave and everyone else who made the walk on Washington yesterday. Dave said the truth. He stepped up and was noticed. If you are just going to sit on the sidelines, then you have no right to complain about fisheries management. If you attend the fisheries meetings, send checks to the RFA or your membership to the fishing clubs like the JCAA and others, then, in my opinion, you are participating and you are permitted to whine.
Sea Ya

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 /\/\/\ 5:08pm

Started our annual "Guess the date/time of the first striper at Graveling Point" contest today in our forums.

More rain and snow on the way, joy. Not. http://www.footsforecast.org/ is calling it a "Snowicane", due to the hurricane force winds that are forecasted.
March on Washington was today. I look forward to seeing some postings from folks that made the trek.
Bloodworms and green crabs are ordered for Friday. Maybe folks will be in on Sunday to buy a half dozen worms to drown them in tradition on Graveling Point when the striper season opens Monday!
Sea Ya

Saturday, February 20, 2010 /\/\/\ 4:59pm

It's hard to believe, but not too many years ago, anglers were catching short stripers at Graveling Point on February 22nd! I really do not see that happening this year. I was teasing with one of the hard core Graveling Point anglers yesterday that the first keeper of the 2010 season would be caught on APRIL 2nd. That is my guess at this point.
Time for a reminder, Don't forget this Wednesday the 24th is the March on Washington. As of this morning, Skip at the Chum Bucket says there is still room on the bus!

We the fisherman of the State of NJ have to try to take our fishery back from the Federal Government, and their failed sciences.
On February 24, 2010 the RFA, and United Boatmen of NJ, and organizations from other states have scheduled a MARCH on Washington.
The Chumbucket has leased a bus for the trip, and the cost is $30 per head. We have some door prizes donated that we will give away on the bus.
The Bus leaves The Chumbucket at 8am on Wednesday 02/24/2010, the Rally on the Capitol steps will begin at 12pm and end at 3 pm. At that time the buses will reload and head back to their home states.
Hopefully we can get some attention, and it will do some good. Sign up come along, you can talk fishing and politics all day. Bring a lunch, or call the Gourmet Deli in West Creek, and tell them your interested in the box lunch they will be preparing for those that want.
We really need to get our fishing rights back, or we are going to loose them all. You may wind up selling your gear and buying.....godforbid.....golf clubs.

http://www.thechum-bucket.com/
Skip and Nanc

Sea Ya

Thursday, February 18, 2010 /\/\/\ 5:47pm

I don't know what was more exciting this afternoon actually seeing a patch of grass amongst the piles of snow or that there were two robins on that patch of grass. Spring is really coming! Reality set in, more snow for Monday!
Sea Ya

Wednesday, February 17, 2010 /\/\/\ 5:03pm

Melting is the word of the day. It was good to see the lagoon breaking up and the sidewalks dry.
There are some tentative summer flounder regulation proposals available for 2010. One proposal would include both Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend in the fishing season with a length of eighteen inches a bag limit of six. That is such good news compared to the other possibilities that we could have faced this year.
Sea Ya

Sunday, February 14, 2010 /\/\/\ 11:30 am

Are we really half way through February already? I can't imagine March first is going to be anything like fishing weather though. I agree with the ground hog, winter isn't over.
There have been a handful of phone calls from anglers looking for any kind of action. We have nothing to tell as the only fisheries that had any inkling of producing a fish were the white perch and some fresh water action in pickerel. The snow and ice have prevented anglers to get where they want to fish and when they do get there, there is just enough ice that they can not fish on or threw it. In other words, things are pretty quiet.
Sea Ya

Saturday, February 13, 2010 /\/\/\ 5:11pm

It's winter. It was a gloomy overcast day. It was the kind of day where you feel the energy being sucked right out of you. It's tough to stay motivated to get anything done. We are actively working at unpacking one of our spring orders. I didn't venture out to buy a whole lot of new stuff, but focused on those items that we had difficulty keeping in stock; four inch chartreuse gulp anyone? We filled the holes in the new Shimano bait runner, Tekotas and smaller Torium reels that were sold out during bass season and Christmas shopping season. They haven't arrived yet, but I have added a good selection of the Fin Strike Pro-Series snelled hooks and species rigs too.
Tickets for the Sunshine Foundation fishing seminar were dropped off today. Mark your calendars for Saturday March 6, 10:00am to 3:00pm at the LEH Community Center on West Calabreeze Way, LEHT, NJ 08087. Tickets are $20.00 per person.
Sea Ya

Thursday, February 10, 2010 /\/\/\ 5:21pm

What a difference eight hours makes. When I stepped out to warm up the truck I was surprised to see a four foot snow boulder that the plow left right in front of my truck. No big deal, it's better then the four foot mound across the whole driveway any day. The surprise came when I whacked it with the snow shovel and it chipped off about a three inch piece and it rang all the way up to my shoulder. Back to the shed. Out came the axe! I showed it who was boss. The wind was blowing the powdery dust and it felt like zero. In a matter of minutes, I was chilled to the bone. Moments ago, I just came back from the post office. The temperature is in the upper thirties and the wind is variable and the sun is as bright as it can get. It's a heat wave compared to this morning!
Sea Ya

Friday, February 5, 2010 /\/\/\ 1:48pm

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Likelihood is that if the storm is as bad as they are forecasting, we will not be opening the store tomorrow, Sat. 2/6. Scott's not supposed to shovel and you know that if he comes here, he WILL, so he's been instructed not to by Russ and the rest of us. We are in the 19.3 inch zone. I hit the grocery store yesterday to stock up, so tomorrow we'll have cocoa and coffee with pancakes at home and watch the dogs go nuts in the drifts. Everyone be careful and stay warm!
More Info: Blizzard Warning/Nor 'Easter Combo about to smack us.

Sea Ya ~ MizMo

Thursday, February 4, 2010 /\/\/\ 5:34m

I can't stop running around the store shouting TWO FEET. The forecast is BLIZZARD. I don't mind a couple of inches, but BLIZZARD! The only thing I can say good about a tough Winter is that will make us appreciate Spring that much more.

Sea Ya

2/3/10 Message (Brian Pollock): If anyone is near a Fall or Winter stocked pond with trout they should give it a try with night crawlers. Those trout are big and were not starving like the Spring stocked trout. So they are there. You just have to be able to handle the cold. Before the recent refreeze I was out to a nearby pond and several rose to some black flies that popped to the surface. I was told by a PA fly tier that they were stone flies and that they were probably feeding on the nymphs. I retreated from the wind that picked up and didn't catch any. Regardless, it is a fishing opportunity and there are South Jersey ponds that hold trout all year around.

~Nice suggestion, Brian. Thanks! ~ MizMo

Wednesday, February 3, 2010 /\/\/\ 5:00pm

No report submitted on this date - website connection was down due to some issue with Yahoo server. Problem is on our end here...probably need a new router again.

Sea Ya

Name: Bruce Gehringer
Boat Name: my kayak-no name-yet
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Report Details
Date of Trip: 2/2/10
Location of Trip:
Species Sought: perch
Time of Day Fished: Early Afternoon
Tide Fished: High (Outgoing water)
Weather Conditions: Sunny
Wind Conditions: less than 10 kts. SE
Sea Conditions: less than 2 ft.
Primary Bait: Grass Shrimp
Secondary Bait: No Second Bait Used
Lure Used: No Lures Used (Rig or Hook Only)
Fishing Report:
By far THE BEST perch fishing I have ever experienced in 35 years. 75 perch in 3 hours from my kayak---kept 50-all 10 to 14 inches-was not expecting much after getting skunked last week-did not even bring a bag or cooler-filled up the kayak--was sitting on fish. I have caught more fish but these were huge. Not making this up. When I got in a game warden showed up. Checked my catch and life jacket. Thought i was hot stuff till a couple guys I was fishing next to pulled in. They only kept the big ones-like me everything 10 inches and up. Their boat was full!!! I mean full. Watched them offload-4 large coolers-and 3 five gallon buckets-----full-and no little ones-2 guys in a small boat(15 ft-i am guessing) crazy stuff
~Bruce Gehringer