Offshore Bonanza by Larry Leary

Offshore Bonanza by Larry Leary

Larry Leary wrote “my grandson Tyler, and his friends made an overnight trip to the Canyon Friday evening. Weather was perfect for venturing out on the ocean. They caught a mixed bag including Yellow Fin Tuna, Mahi Mahi and Tilefish. Looks like they hit the...
Great Early Fall Fluking by Ed Valitutto

Great Early Fall Fluking by Ed Valitutto

Two days after the VHFC Fluke trip, I decided to give it a try on my boat. Joining me were John Stuebing and Bayside Dave. Shortly after leaving my dock, we saw the telltale signs of peanut bunker and the 2nd throw of my net got us more than enough. Once on Barnegat...
Fluking on LER by Ed Valitutto

Fluking on LER by Ed Valitutto

I joined John Stuebing on the Wednesday before the 4th for an ocean fluke trip to LER. Weather, winds and drifting conditions were near perfect, but we really had to work for the fish. Total count was about a dozen shorts and three keepers – two at 19″ and...
Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad by Ed Valitutto

Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad by Ed Valitutto

John Stuebing invited Pat Presutto and me for a day of Fluke fishing on LER. Despite near perfect weather, the recent spell of southerly winds has cooled the waters and the fluke have gotten lockjaw. John had 5 shorts and a nice 22″ keeper, Pat had a few skates,...
Great Last Day of the Sea Bass Season by Larry Leary

Great Last Day of the Sea Bass Season by Larry Leary

Me and my crew went out yesterday on The Jen-Jen for a last shot at early season Sea Bass. The fish were biting and we kept 40 nice sea bass, 1 red hake (Ling) and several short fluke which we released. A notable high point was my grandson, Junior Angler Bryon Wyatt...