Inshore Black Sea Bass Fishing by Bob Dodds

Posted on May 27, 2018 by VHFC

Bob Dodds reported a day sea bass fishing. Three generations of the “Dodds” family went sea bass fishing on Friday May 25th with Captain Greg Carr on the Kev’N Ash II docked in Barnegat Light. Bob (aka Pop Pop), son Shawn and 15 year old granddaughter Ashley had a great day fishing the ocean outside of Barnegat Light.

Using fresh clams, we had our boat limit of nice big blue sea bass with the biggest being over 17″ and 2 pounds plus. Other catches included over 10 nice sized tog that were put back to fight another day, a cod, a couple of ling and of course some nasty doggies. Ashley ended up as the top angler (only because she’s a great learner from Pop Pop and Dad). We’ll get even Ashley, just wait for the next time!”

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