Fun on the LBI Sands by Ed Valitutto

Posted on May 15, 2024 by VHFC

Our original plans were to go fluking but the exaggerated weather report kept John Stuebing and me shore bound. So, we decided to hit the beach instead. A quick stop at SC B&T for bait and we headed to 5th street in Surf City.

It didn’t take long for John to hook and land his first bluefish (or any fish for that matter) from the sands. A nice 27″ fish that was released. I then hooked into a ‘good one’ that I lost in the suds. I landed one ~24″ and had two other knockdowns. I bled my fish and brought it to the car to be iced. My bluefish cakes that night were outstanding! John also lost one and landed another.

A great time on the beach with fantastic weather and feisty bluefish.

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