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...
Almost a Five Man Limit by Ed Valitutto

Almost a Five Man Limit by Ed Valitutto

When Bob Dodds asked me to join his bottom charter on the Kev n’ Ash, I knew it would be a fun trip. The group was fellow club members Bob Dodds, me, Greg Camillieri, his son Dave and friend Bert. The weather was perfect, and the sea was super calm....