bait availability problems

Showtime · 10-10-2005, 05:05 PM

is anyone out there having problems finding butterfish flats? or even sardines.....i'm in manasquan/pt.pleasant, nj and it seems as though the boats that usually get the bait for Sea Freeze switched to the more lucrative trade of scalloping and we are facing a bait shortage......with the weather this week it is not a problem but i just learned that the party/charter boats in the area are trying to scrounge up some butters.......

anyone else hear of this?

deskperado · 10-10-2005, 06:56 PM

Showtime,

Your not alone. I run a 50' viking out of Pt. Pleasent called the Intrigue. You are not alone. There is a major shortage. We all knew this was coming. Hopefully you stocked up.

Deep C · 10-10-2005, 09:23 PM

Aha! I knew it all you guys slinging butter chunks finally wiped the species out... Better get some plastic...

I just happen to know a great place to get it

10-10-2005, 05:05 PM	#1
Showtime Master Baiter Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 46 Credits: 1,249.9	bait availability problems is anyone out there having problems finding butterfish flats? or even sardines.....i'm in manasquan/pt.pleasant, nj and it seems as though the boats that usually get the bait for Sea Freeze switched to the more lucrative trade of scalloping and we are facing a bait shortage......with the weather this week it is not a problem but i just learned that the party/charter boats in the area are trying to scrounge up some butters....... anyone else hear of this?

10-10-2005, 09:23 PM	#3
Deep C Master of all things wet Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Plywood State Posts: 11,824 Credits: 18,051.8 Boat: Several Home Port: Palm Beach Best Catch: Mrs Deep Occupation: Killin Stuff	Aha! I knew it all you guys slinging butter chunks finally wiped the species out... Better get some plastic... I just happen to know a great place to get it __________________ NOW BOOKING! Aboard MIRAGE Our New 43' Viking Express Chub Cay Bahamas 5 day All Inclusive http://www.sportfishermen.com/deepc/

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10-10-2005, 06:56 PM	#2
deskperado Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Freehold, NJ Posts: 275 Credits: 1,373.0 Occupation: Office Furniture Sales	Showtime, Your not alone. I run a 50' viking out of Pt. Pleasent called the Intrigue. You are not alone. There is a major shortage. We all knew this was coming. Hopefully you stocked up.