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May 30, 2008
May 29, 2008
Thursday, 5/29/08 Report
We found them today. Some said it would never be done with an 18 inch size limit, but today we had 2 limits on the boat. The conditions were perfect to start the day with a west wind pushing us along with an outgoing tide. Starting catching fish immediately. Keeper ratio was very good for some. Jimmy Chambers and Al Skowronski both caught their limit of fluke.
Today's Pool Winner
Today's pool was won by Jill Witzl. Jill caught fire midway through the day and was able to land this beast to take the pot.
Man On Fire
There is a new sheriff in town, and his name is Al!!!
Al Skowronski has started the 2008 Fluke Season off with a bang. Sunday he put 7 keepers in his bucket, and today he caught his limit. Way to go Al. Just like the "Real Men of Genius", we salute you!!!
May 28, 2008
Wednesday's Pool Winner
Kenny Havens showed why he is called "The Legend" around these parts by battling through a tough day of fishing to capture today's pool winner. Around mid day there were reports of "The Legend" digging deep inside of his tackle box and rigging a "Banjo Minnow" on his line to seal the deal.
P.S. Where is the "Legend Killer" when we need him. M.I.A.
Wednesday, 5/28/08 Report
Pretty poor day of weather and fishing today. Started in the back of the bay where we had good fishing on Sunday. Drifting conditions were good with a very hard north wind, but of course, no fluke. Worked the channel and then headed to the flats outside of our harbor. After more disappointment we headed north to Great Kills and managed to get a very slow pick going. Only ended up with a few keepers on the boat. "The Legend" Kenny Havens, Hoboken, NJ, battles through a tough day to win the pool.
May 26, 2008
Monday, 5/26/08 Report
Disappointing day of fishing today. Started where we left them biting yesterday, but it just didn't happen. We had good conditions with a hard west wind pushing us down the channel. Tried working in the area we caught them the best , but eventually we had to move on. Worked our way east all the way to the Belford Flats, but could only get a slow pick going at the best. Wasn't as bad as Saturday, but not nearly as good as yesterday. Water temps are still cold for this time of year. The highest we read was 69 degrees. We'll try again tomorrow!!
May 25, 2008
Sunday, 5/25/08 Report
Today we changed the area up completely from yesterday, and it paid off!! Fished the western side of the bay, where conditions were favorable when we left the dock, but wouldn't you know, 20 minutes after we drop the lines, the wind shifted out of the west just enough to hold us up against a very light flood tide. Fortunately for us, it didn't matter. The fluke wanted to eat! Had a good pick for most of the day. High hook had 7 keepers, with many people keeping 4 and 5 fish. Today's pool winner was a 4 pound fluke.
Saturday, 5/24/08 Report
Started our day at our usual opening day fluke spot off the Coast Guard station at Sandy Hook. Water temperature was 57 degrees (which is still a little too cold) and wouldn't you know it -we had wind against tide! Fishing wasn't great so we changed the area and went outside the hook into the ocean, and still could only muster up a slow pick. Tried a few different places but couldn't get anything consistent going. Lenny Borer caught the first keeper for this season, and Chris (sorry can't recall his last name) won today's pool. Overall the day wasn't great but we got a start!
Getting The Season Started
Lenny Borer offically started the 2008 Fluke Season for us by catching this 20 inch Fluke.
May 22, 2008
Less Than 2 Days Away!!
Aim high. . . .
You could be next!!!
Weekend Weather
Oooooh Ahhhhhh!!!!!
The weatherman is predicting a great weekend of weather for a change, and just in time for fluke season!
May 21, 2008
It's 11pm. Do You Know Where Your Fluke Tackle Is?
May 19, 2008
2008 Fluke Season
The 2008 Fluke Season begins in 5 days. Get your Gamakatsu's ready!!!!
May 18, 2008
Sunday, 5/18/08 Report
We made it out today and headed to Old Orchard in hopes of catching the "Always Elusive" striped bass. Anchored up and caught nothing. After the change of tide around 8:30 we noticed some surface life to the east. Headed to the ocean and had a hour of pretty good fishing on jigs. Alot of bluefish with some good sized bass below them. Had two limits on bass and a couple of other people with one bass a piece. Once the "Hour of Power" was over, we continued to stop on some good readings, but the best had passed.
May 15, 2008
Blog Update
I know that there are some gaps in the time line of my posts. This is because we have not been sailing regularly. Just like many other businesses in today's economy, we are having a VERY slow spring. However, I prefer to look at our situation as being the glass is half full. With the upcoming Fluke season beginning in just over a week, and the summer season still on the horizon, I am looking forward to fishing with all of you, and continuing to keep everyone informed on the many great catches we will put together.
May 14, 2008
Wednesday, 5/15/08 Report
It was nice to be out fishing today after a week of sitting at the dock. The weather had us tucked away for a few days behind Staten Island, and we didn't sail the other couple of days because of lack of customer participation.
Started the morning fishing Scotland. There was a big roll in the ocean that was expected after all of the east wind that we had for the past few days. We anchored up and began catching silver eels of the biggest kind. A couple of them weighed in around 10 pounds. The ling fishing never really got going because the storm we had earlier in the week had them bunkered down. Typically after a nor'easter, bottom fish such as ling and sea bass, will seek shelter in whatever type of structure they are around. On the other hand, the silver eels which spend most of their time inside of the rocks, wrecks, or whatever else they may be in, come out and patrol the area looking for food. This is what happened today. It looked like maybe the ling fishing would turn on very late. We had ok shot of them on our last drop. We stayed as long as we could and scraped up another half dozen or so to end the day. 
May 07, 2008
Wednesday, 5/7/08 Report
The weather was beautiful, and the Ling fishing was very good. The average catch was 20 Ling per angler. We saw a few keeper Sea Bass and 1 keeper Cod also.
May 04, 2008
Schedule Update
We will be changing our schedule this week. For our daily 7:30 - 2:30 trips, we will be jigging for Bluefish and Bass.
Ling Fishing On Wednesday's
Just a reminder that Captain Marty Haines will be running the boat for our Special Wednesday Ling Trips. We leave the dock at 7:30am and return at 4:00pm.
Sunday, 5/4/08 Update
We haven't sailed over a week, so I have absolutely nothing to report. Better times are hopefully ahead.
