December 4, 2011

This morning, Steve from West Chester PA just weighed in a 13-lb 7-oz striper that he caught using Bunker up at the South Jetty. Steve also hooked two more Stripers. One on bunker and the other on an A27 Diamond Jig with a yellow teaser ahead.

The surf temperature mid-island yesterday was 55 degrees.

Dillon McFarlin of Chesapeake City weighed-in a 14-lb 9-oz Striper today for the LBISFC that he caught in Loveladies using Bunker at 7:00 AM this morning.

Jerry Bush of Burlington weighed-in a 17-lb 3-oz Striper today for the LBISFC that he caught in Holgate using Bunker at 5:30 AM this morning.

December 3, 2011

Century Fishing Rod Casting Demo - Century Fishing Rods came to town today!
We hope you took your chance to cast the whole line of Stealth and Sling Shot Blanks (among others) from Century Rods. The Casting Demo was held from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Ship Bottom Bay Beach (On the Bay, West 14th Street in Ship Bottom). Thank you to all the anglers who took their time to participate. Also, a big thank you to Century Rods and "On The Water" Magazine's Angler of the Year Chris Buchta (Century Pro Staff) for the fantastic demo.

Frank Marchesand of Tuckerton weighed-in a 14-lb 10-oz Striper today for the LBISFC that he caught in Ship Bottom using Bunker at 9:00 AM this morning

Josh Goldman of Princeton weighed-in a 18-lb 7-oz Striper today for the LBISFC that he caught in Holgate using Bunker at 9:00 AM this morning.

Dave Smith of Beach Haven weighed-in a 16-lb 14-oz Striper today for the LBISFC that he caught in Beach Haven using a Diamond Jig at 8:00 AM this morning.

Robert Muller of Pack Ridge weighed-in a 18-lb 0-oz Striper today for the LBISFC that he caught in Beach Haven using Bunker at 8:00 AM this morning.

Dave Smith of Beach Haven weighed-in a 16-lb 14-oz Striper today for the LBISFC that he caught in Beach Haven using an AVA Diamond Jig at 8:00 AM this morning.

December 2, 2011

3:50 PM

We have a new Leader in our shop Fall Derby Striped Bass Calcutta! Gerard Ladzinski of Cape May and a member of the LBI Fishing Club took the lead with his 31-lb 9-oz bass. He caught it shortly after 10:00 AM off of the mid-island surf on fresh bunker. He successfully released the bass on the bayside after checking it in for the tournament.

Zack Dunne of Manahawkin had his limit by 9:30 this morning North of the inlet on small diamond jigs. The boat had five fish and called it a day.

Brian Andersen of Spray Beach weighed-in a 17-lb 5-oz Striper today for the LBISFC that he caught in Holgate using Bunker at 4:00 PM this afternoon.

Richard Sherman of Spray Beach weighed-in a 11-lb 4-oz Bluefish today for the LBISFC that he caught in Spray Beach using Bunker at 3:15 PM this afternoon.

R. Oliver of Manahawkin weighed-in a 12-lb 14-oz Bluefish today for the LBISFC that he caught in Brant Beach using Bunker at 3:00 PM this afternoon.

Chris Masino of Beach Haven weighed-in a 8-lb 14-oz Bluefish today for the LBISFC that he caught in Beach Haven using Bunker at 2:45 PM this afternoon.

Wendy Essinger of Manahawkin weighed-in a 19-lb 1-oz Striper today for the LBISFC that she caught in Harvey Cedars using Bunker at 1:30 PM this afternoon.

Gerard Ladzinski of Cape May weighed-in a 31-lb 9-oz Striper today for the LBISFC that he caught in Brant Beach using Bunker at 10:15 AM this morning.

R. Oliver of Manahawkin weighed-in a 9-lb 5-oz Bluefish today for the LBISFC that he caught in Brant Beach using Bunker at 10:00 AM this morning.

Matt Gogojewwicz of Manahawkin weighed-in a 15-lb 0-oz Striper today for the LBISFC that he caught in Ship Bottom using Bunker at 8:30 AM this morning.

December 1, 2011

Received: Dec 1, 2011 2:32 PM Subject: Open Boat Stripers-- Tomorrow, Fri Dec.2

Only one guy signed on so far, so there is room for two more on tomorrow's Open Boat Striper trip. I am sailing, regardless. 6 AM to Noon. Perfect weather window. My next available dates are Sat Dec.10 and Sun Dec 11 for charter or open boat. .

~ Capt. Dave DeGennaro, Hi Flier Sportfishing 732.330.5674

Received: Nov 30, 2011 10:36 AM Subject: Open boat - Thursday [1] spot left , Sunday [1] spot left

Remaining spots for open boat - 1spot available for Thursday and 1 spot for Sunday for open boat striper - Cost is $150.00 pp . All tackle, rods, lures and fish cleaned at the end of trip is included! The action and weather is still hot! Come join the fun and meet new friends!

~ Capt. Steve Purul, Reel Fantasea Fishing Charters 609.290.1217

Allen Smith weighed-in a 14-lb 6-oz Striper today for the LBISFC that he caught in Brant Beach using Bunker at 2:00 PM this afternoon.

Dom Savasta of Tuckerton weighed-in a 10-lb 8-oz Bluefish today for the LBISFC that he caught in Loveladies using Bunker at 11:45 AM this morning.

Chuck Perkins of Riverton weighed-in a 10-lb 9-oz Bluefish today for the LBISFC that he caught in Ship Bottom using Bunker at 9:45 AM this morning.

November 30, 2011

Received: Nov 30, 2011 8:52 AM Subject: BHCFA Report

The torrid striped bass action in Beach Haven continued right through Thanksgiving weekend before it started to slow a bit. The captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association were in the middle of the action and were joined by boats from as far north as Long Island and Ocean City to the South.

Captain Fran Verdi of the “Dropoff” said that limit is the word that comes to mind for the last several striper trips. His Thanksgiving trip limited out but 9:30am with 8 keepers, and they released fish for another two hours before calling it a day. His black Friday's trip was another trip that had its limit of 10 keepers and we 15 more released. Because of the large number of boats that moved in to enjoy the fishing, Captain Fran spent time away from the fleet looking for smaller pods of fish and doing some trolling. He plans to keep fishing the stripers until the bite stops. For information on the 25' "Drop Off" contact Capt. Fran Verdi, (609) 868-8970, or Email: fpvmdv@comcast.net

The head boat “Miss Beach Haven” and Captain Frank Camarda had planned a half day trip for striped bass but headed back early since the boat limited out early. The pool winner tipped the scales at 23-pounds. The “Miss Beach Haven” will be splitting its trips between jigging for stripers and heading out to some productive wrecks for some strong blackfish action. For information on the 80' "Miss Beach Haven" contact Capt. Frank Camarda, phone: (609) 978-9951, email: MissBeachHaven@aol.com

(If you contact any captain for a charter, please mention that you read their report on the Fisherman's Headquarters Fishing Report. Thank you)

Additional information on the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association (BHCFA) can be found at www.BHCFA.com .

~ Jim Hutchinson Sr.

Joe Handley of Eastampton weighed-in a 11-lb 7-oz Bluefish today for the LBISFC that he caught in Brant Beach using Bunker at 6:30 AM this morning.

November 29, 2011

40 to 50-lb class Bluefin tuna reported at the Barnegat Ridge.

Received: Nov 29, 2011 10:58 AM Subject: Hi Flier Open Boat Stripers

The stripers hit hard again today on jigs and soft plastics off of IBSP. Sat and Sun, we made the right and fished south of Barnegat Inlet from 2 to 5 miles in 30 to 50 feet of water just to steer clear of the few hundred boats that have been congregating North in the area of the Coast Guard Station on Island Beach.

We will be running open boat trips this Thurs and Fri, Dec 1&2. Leaving at 6AM, and returning at 2PM each day. $150 per person, limited to three people, all fish are shared. There is a separate body of fish up North on the Shrewsbury Rocks now, so the good news is, besides the current bite we have near the inlet, those new fish will filter down our way, as well. With the temps the way they are, and the gobs of sandeels along the coast, we should be in for an interesting couple of weeks.

Here is some video of a triple header, including 11 year old Max DeGennaro on an 18 pounder he decked this past Friday on a 10 pound spinning rod: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwgfdJnVkGk

Saturday, the boat is chartered and Sunday I will be putting on my Freehold Fishing Flea Market at Park Ave Elementary School, 280 Park Ave., Freehold from 9 AM to 3 PM.

My cell is the best way to reach me, 732.330.5674.

~ Capt. Dave DeGennaro, Hi Flier Sportfishing 732.330.5674


Jim Corson of Beach Haven weighed-in a 11-lb 6-oz Bluefish today for the LBISFC that he caught in Spray Beach using Bunker at 2:30 PM this afternoon.

Steve Warren of Beesley Point weighed-in a 12-lb 3-oz Bluefish today for the LBISFC that he caught in Ship Bottom using Bunker at 12:00 Noon.

Thomas Law of Beach Haven weighed-in a 10-lb 10-oz Bluefish today for the LBISFC that he caught in Spray Beach using Bunker at 11:45 AM this morning.

Paul Montrey of Delran weighed-in a 11-lb 7-oz Bluefish today for the LBISFC that he caught in Loveladies using Bunker at 11:00 AM this morning.

Bruce Hannah of Manahawkin weighed-in a 11-lb 15-oz Bluefish today for the LBISFC that he caught in Surf City using Clam at 11:45 AM this morning.

Larry Weidner of Manahawkin weighed-in a 10-lb 8-oz Bluefish today for the LBISFC that he caught in Beach Haven using Bunker at 10:50 AM this morning.

Terry McGlynn of Beach Haven weighed-in a 14-lb 13-oz Striper today for the LBISFC that he caught in Beach Haven using a Hopkins lure at 10:45 AM this morning.

Ed Osmond of Medford weighed-in a 18-lb 5-oz Striper today for the LBISFC that he caught in Beach Haven using Bunker at 10:30 AM this morning.

Ray Samalonis of Barnegat weighed-in a 20-lb 4-oz Striper today for the LBISFC that he caught in Surf City using metal at 10:00 AM this morning.

Jonathan Law of Manahawkin weighed-in a 14-lb 0-oz Striper and an 12-lb 1-oz Bluefish today for the LBISFC that he caught in Barnegat Light using a Bunker at about 9:45 AM this morning.

Robert Vallone of Little Egg Harbor weighed-in a 17-lb 2-oz Striper today for the LBISFC that he caught in North Beach using metal at 9:30 AM this morning.

Harry Befumo weighed-in a 20-lb 0-oz Striper and an 11-lb 3-oz Bluefish today for the LBISFC that he caught in North Beach using a Diamond Jig at about 8:30 AM this morning.

Joe Kovacs of Lumberton weighed-in a 8-lb 12-oz Bluefish today for the LBISFC that he caught in Beach Haven using Bunker at 8:30 AM this morning.

Chris Masing of Beach Haven weighed-in a 9-lb 2-oz Bluefish today for the LBISFC that he caught in Beach Haven using Bunker at 8:30 AM this morning.

Vinny Rossi of Cedar Run weighed-in a 17-lb 12-oz Striper today for the LBISFC that he caught in North Beach using a lure at 8:00 AM this morning.

Rick Zanes of Little egg Harbor weighed-in a 16-lb 4-oz Striper today for the LBISFC that he caught in Harvey Cedars using a Diamond Jig at 7:30 AM this morning.

Ray Sullivan of Brant Beach weighed-in a 16-lb 11-oz Striper today for the LBISFC that he caught in Beach Haven using Bunker at 6:30 AM this morning.

Joe Handley of Eastampton weighed-in 9-lb 17-oz and 12-lb 0-oz Bluefish today for the LBISFC that he caught in Brant Beach using lures between 6:00 to 8:30 AM this morning.

Received: Nov 29, 2011 7:00 AM Subject: Reel Fantasea Fishing Charters - Open or Private boat - this Thursday, Friday and Sunday

The weather window looks great until Sunday with mild temps into the 50's and "ocean flattening" NW winds. You know the fishing and weather conditions are going to go South sooner or later so get'em while it last! I have this coming Thursday, Friday and Sunday available for those who would like to fish in some of the mildest weather and best fishing our back yard has ever seen in late Fall. Either private or open boat opportunity - Open boat = 150.00pp for max 4 anglers [ min 3]. The weather and the fishing doesn't get any better so don't delay call today! 609-290-1217

Hope you can make it, winter is coming!

~ Capt. Steve Purul, Reel Fantasea Fishing Charters 609.290.121

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