2010 Sandy Hook Fishing Reports by Capt. John
"Capt. John's Fishing Reports" gives you the latest information about our fishing charters as they occurred.
No smoke and mirrors and no fish stories.......just the facts mam, just the facts!
You'll read when we do good and when we don't, what baits we used, rigs, water and tide conditions.
Useful information you can use when you decide to charter us for your next fishing trip.
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Aug 31, 2010

As we approach the end of 2010 fluke fishing, I just wanted to pass on my thoughts to you about the season that will end on Monday, September 6th.

Based upon my records from the previous 3 years (2007-2009) the number of small (throwbacks) fish caught this year was much higher than any of the previous years. Steady and constant action was the MO for the vast majority of our charters. Fish caught both bucktailing as well as dragging bait proved to be productive with bucktailing outperforming dragging bait by a wide margin. That's the good news....now the bad news. The amount of legal keeper size fish (18" or larger in NJ) was way, way down and that was very disappointing.

Many of my charters saw 30, 40 and 50 fish caught only to see 3, 4 or 5 fish "in the box" and for a 7 hour 4 man charter I can only describe that as poor for inshore fluke fishing. We fished the same locations that produced last year with 6, 7 and 8 lb. fluke only to find that area totally barren or just a few illegal fish to show for our efforts. Moving to other previously productive areas from years past all too often produced the same poor results. I talk regularly with other charter captains throughout the Sandy Hook area and have heard the same basic complaint. Good to fair catches on a Wednesday would produce a "goose-egg" on Thursday.......no consistency whatsoever.

Very frustrating for charter captains who have loyal and steady client base anticipating a good day on the water, only to come home frustrated by the results. Believe me when I tell you that I am just as upset with poor results as you are. Thankfully Reel Fun Sportfishing never got "skunked" but it wasn't what we normally expected either.

Was this a poor fluke season for keepers?.....without a doubt! Sure there were isolated days when everything lined up....wind, tide, location, etc when we banged the hell out of the fish, but those times were few and far between.

Having said that, let's all hope the powers to be RELAX the restrictions a bit so that people in my line of work stay employed and fisherman have the opportunity to take a few fish home with them for dinner. I don't think that's asking for too much. There's enough people on unemployment without having to add a few hundred charter and party boat crews to the statistics. Now on to brighter things......

We will be taking charters out to the Sandy Hook Reef area and other offshore wrecks fishing for Black Sea Bass until October 11 and then starting up again November 1 till Dec 31, 2010. Of course I will be keeping a keen eye out for the fall run of Stripers and will notify everyone, expecially those on my email list, when the Striped Bass makes their fall migratory appearance. I will also be keeping an eye out for the inshore run of albies when they invade our waters. What great light tackle fishing for these speedsters.

Tight Lines,

Capt John and Crew

Aug 14, 2010

Had the Kevin Stroff charter out this morning for another day of high winds, this time from the east, making the Ambrose Channel all but impossible to fish. Had to resort to staying in the Sandy Hook Bay using the land to buffet the wind and trying to put together a decent catch of fluke on a short 5 hour trip. Tough, tough day as the fishing gods weren't with us (remember the old fishing adage..."winds from the east, fishing's the least").

Boy, what a diffiuclt fluke season it's been as the normal "big fish" hangouts just haven't produced much this year with consistancy. Although there have been some bigger fish caught this year by a few anglers, the 6,7,8 and 10 lb'ers are few and far between much to my disappointment as well as my customers.

Remember, the fluke season closes on Monday, September 6th but fishing continues as we will be tracking down Black Sea Bass with the season continuing until October 11 and then reopening again on November 15 till the 31st of December. If you want to catch some of the best eating fish in the ocean, Sea Bass is one tasty treat you don't want to miss out on.

Tight Lines,
Capt John and Crew

Aug 5, 2010

Had an "Open Boat" charter out today with 4 great fisherman and too bad a honking west wind to go along with our trip. Wind was blowing out of the west at 17 mph when we left the dock and really felt the effects of it in the open waters of Sandy Hook Bay that I knew that we would need our drift sock and a ton of lead to hold bottom for our fishing today.

First try was at the Twin Sticks area and we were greeted with a 2.5 - 3.2 kt drift even with a 72" drift sock deployed. That being said we had all the guys with 6 -8 oz of lead to "barely" hold bottom in just 25- 30' of water.....insane. Don't get me wrong, we were picking some shorts and a keeper here and there, but this was not enjoyable fluke fishing the way my business is set up to run. I'm a light tackle fisherman, and not a "meat stick with 12- 16 oz of lead" angler.

My initial intentions of Ambrose this morning went out the window when I saw the speed of the drift at the hook so can you imagine what the drift speed was going to be at Ambrose in 65 - 85' of water?

Then we tried the beach side of the hook drifting Sandy Hook channel from 7 to 5 but that was just as fast too! Moved closer into the beach with a 2 - 3' SE swell and that wasn't much better that I knew damn well was only going to produce kiddie city size fish.

Tough morning as you can tell. To have a good day at fluke fishing many conditions have to come into play, with wind speed/direction along with tide the major considerations. Any one of them not working together and it's a tough day. Wind too fast, current too fast, wind against tide, no current, no wind, wrong area, cold water....... so as you can see there are many variables to having a really good day fluke fishing or just about any fishing for that matter. So when you do "enjoy and remember" it.

I don't enjoy when we have a tough day..........just talk to some of my customers and you'll find that out.

Tight Lines,
Capt John and Crew

Aug 4 , 2010

Had the Joe Kinlin party out for a "Magic Hours" charter for Fluke in an area at least producing some steady results and that's Sandy Hook Bay. Boy, the Fluke fishing this year has been tough if you're looking for steady day to day results which all charter captain's are trying to do. Drifted many spots in and around the bay as well as the "twin sticks ", west to "SP" , Earle, Belford flats, Leonardo flats.......well you know.

Actually, not a bad night as the weather was beautiful and we did score with a steady stream of flatties both shorts and keepers, so who am I to complain. Guess I'm getting impatient looking for the "big boys and girls" to get into the net.

Tight Lines,
Capt John and Crew

July 25, 2010

Allen Rosenfeld of Manhatten, NY and his crew joined us today for an action filled day on the water fishing for fluke. Once again we had to battle early morning west winds for a good drift by tucking into the lee of the Earle Pier and surprisingly started to pick away at a few keepers in some really shallow water. Dragging bait using squid/smelt combo, whole squid as well as peanut bunker was very productive catching numerous shorts along with keepers until the wind died down just enough for me to make my next move.

Headed over to the twin sticks area at the tip of the hook and an outgoing tide provided us with good action once again with a mix of shorts and keepers with one of our party, Jim, pulling in a fat 24", 5 lb beauty on an whole squid. All in all, not a bad day, but still a far cry from the fluke fishing we experienced in 2009.

Tight Lines,
Capt John and Crew

July 24, 2010

We had the Steve Tokarzewski party out for a morning of fluke fishing looking for "the big kuhuna" for a tournament that his group was in, but unfortunately the big guy was not to be today as we caught over 30 NJ legal fish drifting numerous spots in the Ambrose Channel. Although many of our fish were NJ keeper legal, the NY keeper size eluded us over and over with 20 - 20.5 inch fish and very fat too. We fished waters that were 62 to 85 ft deep as well as the Ambrose flats along both red and green side of the channel catching many fat and plump fish but not something in the 8 - 9 lb range they need for winning a tournament.

Our baits of choice today was squid/smelt comb, fresh peanut bunker and whole squid. We fished the end of incoming, through the slack and then outgoing tides in near perfect drifting conditions. So far in 2010, Ambrose Channel is not living up to what I normally see for this time of year.

Congrats to Steve and the crew as they fished hard to find that one grand prize winner. Thank you for choosing Reel Fun Sportfishing and hope we gave it our best try too.

Tight Lines,
Capt John and Crew

July 23, 2010

Just a reminder that the long awaited arrival of some of the bigger fluke are starting to show at both the Ambrose and Sandy Hook Channels.

In case you haven't heard, a 16 lb "doormat" was caught on Saturday (7/17) in the Ambrose Channel by an angler dragging bait. NOW THIS IS A FISH!!!!....not far from the state record of 19 lb's caught in 1953 by Walter Lubin in Cape May. You have just as good a shot at a fish of a lifetime as anyone else...you could have braggin rights for a long long time.....so don't procrastinate........time is a wastin'......everyday that passes gets closer to Sept. 6th and then it's wait till next year.

Here's what's still available on my current charter schedule....

Tuesday July 27th, 2010 "Open Boat" Charter for Fluke.... (4 spots available)

Wednesday July 28 & August 4, 2010 3pm to 8pm "Magic Hours" Charter for Fluke.

Thursday August 5th "Open Boat" Charter for Fluke.... (1 Spot Available)

To reserve any of the above dates call Capt. John at 908-421-4761.

Tight Lines,
Capt John and Crew

July 17, 2010

This was a busy Saturday for the Captain and Crew of Reel Fun Sportfishing.

Our morning trip with the Art Erickson party started off quite slow with the dreaded "wind against tide" conditions. And the term "wind" was a bit of an understatement. Tried many different locations to find someplace that would cut down on the wind and still maintain some sort of movement to get a drift to catch some fluke. One of the better spots was the lee side of the Earle pier just up to the white restricted buoys where we scored some rather impressive fish in just 21' feet of water. Using both bucktails and dragging bait, we scored pretty well with our usual amount of throwbacks as well as keeper fish mixed in. The keepers in this area were just "barely legal" but keepers just the same. With tough conditions no-one can complain. Then I got a call from Capt. Bruce (CinSan) about a spot he was fishing and producing well, so it was off to our new spot and that call was a good one as we were onto fish immediately with a combination of keeper fluke and shorts on every drift now that the wind had diminished somewhat. (Thank you for the call Capt. Bruce, you know I will return in kind)

Our very popular and successful "Magic Hours" trip yesterday was the much better of the days journeys as we again had a solid west/southwest wind but this time a outgoing tide. Our thanks to the Tom Tanacredi party for a really fun trip. We left the dock at 3:00 pm and headed out to the lower portion of the Reach only to find the wind was really honking. Even with a drift sock out and 6 oz of weight, we were still having a tough time holding bottom. I thought to myself......here we go again! A strategic move could be the only thing to save this trip from being a loser, so I moved to the only area in the bay the would cut down on the wind a bit and utilize the outgoing water and once again that was back to the lee of the pier. But this time, with all the morning private boaters off the water, Tom, John and Dawn scored with a steady stream of shorts along with some nice fat keepers topped off by Dawn's impressive 23 1/2" 5 lb Fluke she caught on a squid and smelt combo............great catch Dawn!

A very challenging day for the Captain and Crew aboard Reel Fun Sportfishing.

Tight Lines,
Capt. John

July 2 & 3, 2010

A new body of Fluke have moved into our waters and provided my charters this 4th of July weekend with some solid action along with some real fat keepers for dinner.

On Friday the 2nd, I had a "open boat" charter with Tom Tanacredi and John, Fred Richardson and Bobby Brown, some new and past Reel Fun anglers for a windy but productive day where all the participants got in on the action to the tune of 51 fluke being caught. It was steady action right from the first drift with very few lulls in the action using primarily Spro bucktails and teaser rigs tipped with Gulp Alive baits. Although dragging baits was somewhat productive too, the Spro rig setup was by far the big winner today...........Great Job Guys!

On Saturday the 3rd, I had a really wonderful couple on board (Ralph and Gina) who are getting married on the 28th of August for a really fun and productive day on the water. Although the day started off very slow at the spot I returned to for the 51 fluke, but after a few moves I had the two of them into some of the biggest fish of the year so far. Some really plump new ocean fish from 2 lb's to a 4 lb'er that dear Gina bagged on a Peruvian Smelt and Squid combo.

Amazing how things change from one day to the next. Bucktails one day, dragging bait the next........go figure.
And congratulations to Gina for learning the art of fluke fishing successfully so fast as she was ahead of her fiancé Ralph 6 fish to 1 before Ralph turned on the afterburners and caught up to her with a steady stream of "keepers". Way to go Ralph. What a great looking and gracious couple to have out on a beautiful Saturday morning. Good luck, good health and many years of wedded bliss to you guys. Stay in touch when you return from Rome.

Tight Lines,
Capt. John

July 1, 2010

Seems like a new body of fish has moved in the Sandy Hook Bay area over the past few days. Good News!!!

My friend, Tom Hennessey of Anglers Marina bagged a beautiful 7 lb. fluke the other day and other reports I've gotten from the Sandy Hook area is that some nice fish (keepers) are being brought over the rails the last 2 days around the Earle flats and points east of there.

So let get going guys and girls. We are past the full moon phase and it's cooled down somewhat to get out there with me and the mates for some tastee fluke fillets for dinner. Don't wait too long as these are new arrivals of fresh fish in our waters.

Tight Lines,
Capt. John

June 20, 2010

Had the Ron Tisdale party out for some fluke fishing today (Happy Fathers Day to all) with an uncanny number of shorts and a few keepers to show for our efforts. Boy, talk about some nice action only to rewarded with a couple of barely legal fish! Lots of moving around, drift here, drift there, drift everwhere. Looks like it's time to start fishing the rough bottom areas outside or my usual hangout at the Big A and hunt down the bigger fish.

And one other thing........talk about a HOT day on the water. Ouch! Not much of a wind for most of the morning..... and I like the heat, but today was a borderline brutal fishing day.

Tight Lines,
Capt. John

June 9, 2010

Had the Gary Rothrock party out today for a stab at the flatties, but to my surprise the fluke fishing was again slow, very slow. What the heck happened to the initial fluke run? It's sure not happening in the Sandy Hook area as of yet. Based upon some of the reports I've read, doesn't seem to be happening anywhere else either.

I know it's early in the season, but my records from last year show that by this time, my customers were getting some really nice keeper fish, of course with numerous throwbacks, but still able to box some quality flatties. So far in 2010, the fish have been small (14-16" on average) with few keepers that just make the 18" regulations in New Jersey.

But, as they say, tomorrow is another day. Another body of new fish could enter the bay at any time so we all have to be patient I guess. We had outgoing water all morning and the water temps passing the Earle pier was 70.8 degrees, surely warm enough to put these fish on the feed. Water clarity was good but the speed of the outgoing was a little slow (0.7 - 0.9 kts) for my liking. The bait of choice, once again, was bucktailing Spro's in the 3 - 4 oz range tipped with a Gulp Alive minnow with a teaser Clouser rig......our favorite when bucktailing. We also had 2 guys dragging bait with squid/sand eel combo which got hits too.

My "Thanks" to Gary for the gracious compliments.........we work that hard for everyone who fishes with us. We want to catch fish just as much as you do.

Tight Lines,
Capt. John

June 7 , 2010

After a couple of postponements over the weekend due to some of NOAA's great weather reporting (we pay these guys for this?????) had the Rich Daretany party out today of a stab at the flatties. Although the late night weather report called for NW @ 10 kts, it was honking at 17 kts gusting to 22 kts. Once again, great forecasting guys.

Decided to hunker down for a few hours doing some river fishing in the Navesink. Glad we did as the wind was manageable and we caught some really nice fish. Not real big, but nice fat legal keepers to start the day off on the right foot. Around 11:00 am decided to try to head out to the Leonardo flats and was welcomed to a NW wind that was good for fishing using the Earle pier as a wind block. Too bad the fishing was REAL slow. This time last year we were whacking some nice fish, but the Sandy Hook/Raritan Bay area has been pretty slow as of late. Recorded a water temp. of 72.3 degrees around Earle, which might have something to do with the lack of fish.

The water has warmed up very rapidly for this early in the season, so I would assume some fish might be landing in deeper water or outside in 35-45 feet depths. Going to try outside later this week for a look see. Tomorrow is always another day. By the way, the Daretany group was a great bunch of guys who really know how to fish........great job guys. Wait till August at the Ambrose!!!!

Tight Lines,
Capt. John

May 30, 2010

Had the Dr. Michael Goldberg and son Scott out for a day of fluke fishing. Left the dock at 9:30 am knowing that I wanted to be fishing my area with outgoing water since yesterday (29th) was slow with incoming. Traveling through Sandy Hook Bay was getting water temps around the 62 degree mark and holding which was good. Got to the area I decided we were going to set up shop around10:15 just at slack tide and got out gear ready for the what I thought should have been a bite similar to the 29th.

Once tide started gaining some speed to outgoing, started catching some fish. Contrary to yesterday when bucktailing was the best way to go, a combo squid strip and sandeel was working the best. Although we did catch fish bucktailing, the ratio of fish (tb's and keepers) was much higher with the sandeel/squid combo.

Total count: 11 tb's (throwbacks), 5 keepers with fish in the 18.5" to 20" range.....nothing big like the 24" 6 lb'er we caught yesterday, but pretty steady action while the current was with us. Once the current started to hit 2.0 kts we moved over to the SP buoy for a try.

All in all, not a bad first 2 days to the 2010 fluke season, but still slow by my standards. Give it another week and things will turn on just nice.

Tight Lines,
Capt. John

May 29, 2010

Had the John Toth party from the Bergen County Saltwater Anglers out for the opening day of the Fluke season. Although the weather started off miserably at 6:30 am (wind and rain), the day turned out quite nice. We started off drifting the Shrewsbury River with nothing but shorts coming up. I did that waiting for the tide to shift to outgoing at the tip of the hook in an area that I really like for early season Fluke.

I stayed away from "kiddie city" at the Bug Light and did a few drifts around the Earle Pier for some 15 -17.5" sub legal fish. Although we had some steady action with those fish, I wanted some legal keepers for our fish box, so I move to a spot that I like for early season fishing and as expected, we started catching keepers in the 2.0 - 3.0 lb. range and best of all we boated a big plump 6.0 lb, 24" beauty of a fish.

Total count: 22 tb's (throwbacks), 3 keepers from 2 lb's to 6 lb's.

Great way to start the season off. By the way.........bucktailing was the way to go.

Tight Lines,
Capt. John

May 27, 2010

Had the Chris Peres charter out today for LIMIT of Stripers. Sailing today on our "Magic Hours" (3 pm to 8 pm) fishing trip, and based upon a call I got earlier today from one of the great bass anglers at my marina, headed for Raritan Bay and immediately ran across pods of bunker being harassed by stripers. Bass after bass were swimming beneath them so we snagged about 2 dozen and started chunking and livelining the bunker. Within 20-30 minutes.......BAM our first fish was on and it was a 4 man limit of 12-28 lb. stripers within a short time.

Without a doubt, one of the best Stripers charters I've enjoyed in awhile with fish on my finder throughout our stay. While we were anchored, we watched pods upon pods of bunker swimming through along with a pod of voracious bluefish doing flips and dives all around us. Oddly enough, we didn't land a single bluefish and best of all not a single throwback striper. An absolutely amazing evening on a flat calm bay and best of all, only a few boats around, except (which I am very upset about) the charter boat that roared through my slick. Being a gentlemen I won't mention who he was but he knows........not a professional move!

Now let's hope this new body of fish (sea lice all over their bodies) stays put for awhile.

Tight Lines,
Capt. John

May 21, 2010

Had the Capodanno charter out today for pick of Bass fishing. Reports I was getting this morning was of a great bite south (Asbury, Manasquan, Bay Head) but a slow bite here in the Sandy Hook/Raritan Bay area where I fish. Armed with fresh bunker and clams we worked my areas with bunker heads in the usually reliable east end of the reach area, only to find the bite this morning to be Bluefish.

Move around to other areas as the Bluefish dominated, but not the Striped Bass we were looking for. Was in close contacts with people working their boats, both bait and trolling, only to hear similar reports of slow fishing from 4 different sources all fishing different areas.

There's a lot of water out there and without close communication with fellow anglers it can be very difficult to score with Bass as they are always on the move. This past week (5/16-5/21) has been a tough fishing scene so far in the nothern waters of NJ.

Tight Lines,
Capt. John

May 16, 2010

Had the Tom Tambone charter out today for some tough fishing. Had a very hard time finding bunker the day before so I decided to arm myself with clams and my assortment of trolling gear to see what we could do.

Headed south around the hook to a spot that someone gave me a heads-up about the day before only to find the place totally void....no baitfish and NO Stripers. Called another friend of mine who was at the "Rocks" with an armada of boats trolling all kinds of crap and decided not to get involved with crossing lines and boats for a few stripers and bluefish. Besides, my customer "hates" trolling so it was off to another spot that I thought I could find some good "bait" fishing.

Headed back north around a small fleet of boats anchored and clamming in Raritan Bay and noticed it was a very slow pick at best in that area. What amazed me was the amount of Belmar and Pt Pleasant boats that were there. When I saw that, I knew we were going to have a tough day. Moved around to various spots with the NY Bight area only to come up with bluefish. 40 miles on the boat for some bluefish........oh brother!!!

I'm not going to go ranting and raving so I'll keep it short. Since 2004 the number of legal stripers in the Sandy Hook/Raritan Bay area has diminished, regardless of what you may be hearing or reading on other web sites or other media. Sure you can luck out and bang a bunch of fish in one spot on Tuesday, but chances are returning to the same spot on Thursday or Friday is going to yield totally different results. Back a few years ago, I was banging Bass in the same spot day after day for a solid month. Now it's small pods of migrating fish, sometimes inshore, sometimes offshore in federal waters. Some very seasoned veterans, what I would call "expert" Striper anglers also have admitted to me that the Bass fishing the past few years has been tough for them as well. NO CONSISTENCY!!! Here one day, gone the next. Search, travel, waste time.......waste my customers time. I guess that's why they call it fishing and not catching.

Which brings me to something else. Please be appreciative of your captain and mate. (Thank you Tom for your very kind words on Sunday. Mark and I are very grateful) Whether it's me or another boat you use. To a man, most captains and their mates I've met during my time in this business work VERY, VERY hard trying to make their customers happy. Nobody likes to come back to the dock without fish or even a few fish. Smiling faces is part of our reward for a hard days work. Trust me, you won't become wealthy in this business. We do what we do because we like people, we love the water and we like to fish. It's just that simple.

Tight Lines,
Capt. John

May 14, 2010

Not able to give you much to report on from last week as most of my charters had to be postponed due to weather issues and bad timing with my customers work schedules. We have a beautiful day and the customers are stuck in work, whereas we have a crappy day and that's when the charter was scheduled for........oh well that's fishing in New Jersey.

Bunker have been very scarce to find lately in the bay and rivers which is not helping matters much if you're looking for large bass. But it seems most of the better fish have been responding only to the troll of bunker spoons, Stretch 25's and plugs on wire or braid. Go figure. Give the bass live/fresh bait and they turn there noses up at them. Ahhh bass........can never figure these guys out. Here one day, gone the next and the search begins all over again.

Hopefully the weather will get straightened out over the next few days and I can get all my charters on the water. I'll get back to you with some news as it becomes available and hopefully with some videos too.

About Fluke fishing.....the fluke season starts in NJ in 2 weeks (May 29th) and brother I can't wait. Fluke are in the bay as you are reading this report. So get your gear ready guys! For anyone interested I have the 29th OPEN for a fluke charter (quite amazingly) so if anyone is interested in starting the season off with a BANG give me a call and let's put some flatties in the box on opening day.

Tight Lines,
Capt. John

May 5, 2010

Glad to report that I'm back on my feet after a bout with the flu bug and getting ready for my upcoming charters. I got word yesterday that Raritan Bay was good depending on where in the bay you fished. Guys chunking did quite well until the Bluefish invaded their slick's, but some big yellow eyes every once in a while can be a ton of fun. Trolling Stretch 25's still holding up in the bay as well, probably along the edge of Reach channel

Weather permitting, my mate and I will be doing a couple of charters this weekend so I'll get back to you on our results. Many "Thanks" to all those who are responding to our Open Boat sign up form on this web site. Seems there are many "singles" out there looking to find other anglers wanting to share the cost of a charter fishing trip. Keep submitting your names and I will enter them into our database and then email you with "open boat" dates.

Tight Lines,
Capt. John

May 1 , 2010

My apologies to you all that I have not added my reports for my charters this week as I have been infected with the flu bug ( brother was I sick a few days ago) but I'm slowly on the road to recovery. A few more days should do the trick!

My sincere "Thank You " to my customers who rebooked from this week's setback. Better fishing days are ahead.

Tight Lines and following seas,
Capt. John

April 23, 2010 (Friday am)

As I wrote yesterday, and what I figured would happen, locating hits on Stripers today was tough.

Had the Gene and Karl Lens party out for a day of Bassin'. Too bad for Karl....he had his two sons and father with him as the boys were anticipating this trip for weeks. But as luck would have it, this morning was not meant to be with those finicky Stripers.

Had all the bait anyone could have wanted as we netted fresh bunker before setting out for our 7 am departure. Along with the bunker, I stopped by Julian's for some fresh clams as I wanted to be ready for whatever those Bass were hungry for. After sailing through some real slop in a crankin' northwest wind through Sandy Hook Bay, we rounded the tip of the hook and set up our first hookset at the clam beds due to a tip I got that morning from a fellow angler at my marina. That turned out to be a bust and within 30-45 minutes we were off to another location.

During our move, I talked to a fellow charter captain who was working Romer and he informed me that Romer was slow to a bust status, so I decided to try inside Raritan Bay as the northwest winds were backing off to something fishable. Had to watch the conditions very carefully as I had the two boys on the Parker.

Once inside west end of Raritan I tried a few spots to set up anchor and tried chunking as well as clammin but was unsuccessful. Decided, as our last resort, to try trolling with Stretch's around various spots and picked up a short within about a half hour. Saw a few of my fellow charter captain's out there and noticed a lot of movement and the chatter I was picking up was the Striper fishing was off this morning. Very frustrating as my mate Mark and I really put in a valiant try for our party today (we covered 45 miles hunting around) especially knowing that the kids were looking forward to our trip.

Like I say in my intro above, we report the good and the bad and brother let me tell you, this morning was a stinker by my standards. Base upon what fantastic fishing has been occurring the past 2 weeks, today was WAY off.

I will attribute this to what I hate for spring Bass fishing and that's an outgoing tide. I really think that the late afternoon charters are probably going to hit the bass with the change to incoming water which I strongly prefer over outgoing in the spring. My logs over the past 4 years have shown a clear advantage of incoming over outgoing for spring bass.

So there you have it......not pretty but tomorrow is another day and "that's why they call it fishing and not catching"

Tight Lines,
Capt John

April 22, 2010

As sure as the sun comes up in the morning and goes down in the evening, the Bluefish have invaded our area waters in big numbers the past 2 days and as is the case, have scattered the Stripers that were off the northern NJ beaches for the past 2 1/2 weeks. Sure there are still Bass in our waters and in good numbers, but now it's a matter of doing our daily hunting for these fish that can take up residence in any one of a number of places within our fishing area.

If you are a reader of these reports, I've been pleading to call me to set up a charter for these Stripers for the past 2 weeks as the fishing has been what I call "outstanding" because the Bass have been so THICK in our waters without being bothered by those pesky Bluefish. Well, now all that may have changed as the Blues have arrived much earlier that in past years and those tight packets of Stripers that were easy to locate more than likely have dispersed making finding them that much harder and using up valuable time. Too bad.......

Just want to remind everyone that if you look at my "Rates" page you'll see something new added which is our "Magic Hours 3pm-8pm Wednesdays" fishing trips. This is a great way to take a fishing trip after work and also a great trip to plan with your family after the kids have come home from school........healthy quality time with the family.

I really hope to see you all this year as I'm sure the fishing is going to be a banner year based upon what I'm seeing so early in the season. So if you are vacationing at the "Jersey Shore" then book a charter with Reel Fun Sportfishing with your friends and family for a relaxing day on the water.

Tight Lines,
Capt John

April 18, 2010

Are you ready to fish? I hope so because we are and the Stripers are here, there and everywhere right now. A big body of Stripers moved into our area and are being taken on the troll, on clams and jigging.

So let's get going and start the season off with a BANG!!!

I'm going to be running an "Open Boat" trip this Wednesday April 21st, 2010. We will be leaving the dock at 7 am sharp. This is our 6 hour "inaugural" open boat trip for 2010 and will be offering this trip for the price of $110.00 per angler.

That's right.... $110.00 per person. With the price of gas going up lately (with bait following) this offer might not happen too often this year, so don't waste time and give me a call at 908-421-4761 with your credit card and reserve your space on our "Inaugural" 2010 Open Boat charter fishing trip for this coming Wednesday April 21st.

Don't dillydally..........the 1st 4 anglers to call go fishing this Wednesday morning.

Tight Lines,
Capt John

April 12, 2010

Fellow Anglers,

Some GREAT news to report. Striped Bass invaded our waters in BIG numbers early Sunday morning as was reported to me from some very reliable sources. A friend from my marina trolled outside in the ocean and "slammed" a bunch of Bass trolling spoons and shad rigs. Another report I got from back in Raritan Bay was fish being trolled and clammed along the "Reach" as well as other areas throughout the bay.

We've waited all winter long for the arrival of Stripers, which are about a week earlier than last year, but who am I to complain. So let's go guys and pick up the phone and reserve your time with me on the water. Who knows how long these fish are going to stay around. I'll take your deposits on the phone so there is no excuse for not getting in on this great action.

Tight Lines,

Capt. John

April 7, 2010

Fellow Anglers,

Some good news to report. Bunker have been spotted in the rivers which can only mean that the Stripers are not far behind. Surf casters back in the Pebble Beach and Keansburg area are getting keeper Bass at night on clams and worms which also a very good sign. I also read a report on NJ Saltwater Fisherman that some anglers are doing a number on larger Stripers in the Cape May area. So as you can see, the Bass are not far from coming into our neck of the woods.

Also, some nice Winter Flounder are being taken in the Shrewsbury River from many points......not a slaughter by any means, but if you are patient and chum like crazy, you will catch fish on outgoing tide. So time your fishing after a couple of sunny days and working the outgoing. (chum with logs, corn/rice combo, mussells....etc)

One final thought.........I'll be starting our "open boat" charters just as soon as we get a little better reading on the Striper action (maybe next week) so be prepared to all on my email list.

Tight Lines,

Capt. John

April 2 , 2010

Fellow Anglers,

Took the Parker out for her shakedown run and some exploratory fishing with my mate Mark along with some very good friends Steve Marx of Ringoes, NJ, John Cuozzo of Advantage Promotions and Donnie of Tastee Subs in Somerset, NJ. Left the marina at 7:30 am planning to fish the entire incoming tide in Raritan Bay. Our plan was to hunt down spring Stripers in the bay. With all the runoff from our rains I was cautiously optimistic about our trip. The Shrewsbury, where the boat is docked, was quite clear and clean, but as we turned and headed north around the Earle pier the water started to discolor and we knew we might have some trouble to today. But onward we went.

Headed west to our planned destination around the Keyport flats area on the advice of our resident back bay expert, Donnie of Tastee Subs. Marked few fish around the Union Beach/Keyport area so we decided to anchor up while seeing a few other charters friends of mine within site in the area.

Clammed our rear ends off to raise one (1) short bass and a legal flounder for our efforts. We were clamming the incoming tide which I really thought was going to produce today in gorgeous weather with a light southeast breeze. Bottom line........for boaters, the bass bite with good consistent numbers, is still a few weeks away. Don't get me wrong, they could flood in here with the arrival of bunker and cleaner water at any time, but as of yesterday it's slim pickings out there.

Tight Lines,

Capt. John

March 26, 2010

Fellow Anglers,

Now for some spring fishing reports for 2010. Boy that sounds great!

Was down at my marina (Anglers Marina) the other day getting all my gear ready for the season and was told by some reliable sources that some short Stripers have been caught in the rivers the past few days/evenings. By rivers I mean the Shrewsbury and Navesink. So it looks like water temps in the rivers have been warming to the degree that the "shorties" are starting to enter the rivers in Monmouth County. Good news!!!!

The clarity of the water has really been clear in relation to what I saw last week after the rain storms made the water look like coffee. I've got a few exploratory Striper trips with my mates coming up shortly trying to track down the early season spring Striped Bass run, so I'll keep you all posted about the outcome. I know where they're at, it's just a matter of when they show up in good numbers that counts.

Tight Lines,

Capt. John

March 23, 2010

Fellow Anglers,

On behalf of myself and the crew, I would like to "Thank" my friends from Anglers Marina and customers who stop by my booth at the Somerset Expo to say hello this past weekend. We had fantastic weather and good attendance during the 3 day event that had vendors from all over the East Coast as well as New Jersey. Some great deals were had as I saw rods, reels and many other items going out the door by the bag full.

I did very well booking charter trips for both Striped Bass and Fluke for this season and would like to also "Thank" my mates who help man the booth: Erick M, Mark K and Steve M. I couldn't have done it without you guys. Also many "Thanks" to all those who signed up for the "Open Boat" fishing trips (there were over 100 of you) as I have been busy entering your information into my database getting ready to email all of you.

The boat is in the water waiting for me to load her up with the rods, reels and many other items we need for another year of fishing. We'll be out fishing soon, so get ready as some short Stripers are being caught during the day on clams in Raritan Bay as well as some keeper Stripers "at night" in the same places. Get ready anglers.

Tight Lines,

Capt. John

March 12, 2010

Fellow Anglers & Anglerettes,

The Saltwater Fishing Expo is now ONLY 7 DAYS AWAY (March 19 through 21, 2010) and counting. Great deals on tackle, rods, reels, rigs, boats, demos, seminars....it's just too much to list as well as some of New Jersey's top charter captains ready to book your fishing trips and answer your fishing questions.

I'll be giving out free Reel Fun T-Shirts to anyone who books a charter with me at the show. Don't forget, my 1st Mate Mark will be there Saturday, the 20th, demonstrating throwing a cast net.

The Saltwater Expo is at the Garden State Exhibit Center, Rt 287 & Easton Ave. in Somerset, NJ.

The times are: Friday 12-8, Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 10-5.

**By the way, Saturday the 20th is the FIRST DAY OF SPRING....! What better reason to go to the show!

This is THE saltwater fishing show of the year in Northeast....DON'T MISS IT!!!

Tight Lines and Following Seas,

Capt. John

March 10, 2010

Fellow Anglers,

Mate Chris and I have been down at the boat for 2 days working hard to get her ready for the season. Shrink wrap is off and we did a complete engine tune-up. We also cleaned and waxed the entire hull as well as the cabin and cockpit area and she's now clean as a whistle. The weather down at the marina was gorgeous (55-60) on both days with a light NW wind.

The Shrewsbury River is free of ice and none of the marina pilings or pier's were damaged during the winter. All that is left for us to do is to paint the bottom of the boat and we'll be ready to go. With a little luck and some cooperating weather we'll be ready by the end of the month. I'll keep you all posted.

Tight Lines,

Capt. John

March 9, 2010

Fellow Anglers,

The countdown is on....... the Saltwater Fishing Expo is now ONLY 10 DAYS AWAY (March 19 through 21, 2010) so mark your calendars now and don't miss the BEST saltwater fishing show on the northeast. Great deals on tackle, rods, reels and rigs, boats, demos, seminars....it's too much to list as well as some of the top charter captains in New Jersey ready to book your fishing trips, or just to answer some of your fishing questions.

I'll be giving out some "freebie's" and free Reel Fun T-Shirts to anyone who books a charter with me at the show. As an added attraction, my 1st Mate Mark will be there Saturday, the 20th, demonstrating how to throw the cast nets we use for netting the live fresh bait we use on our charters.

The Saltwater Expo is at the Garden State Exhibit Center, Rt 287 & Easton Ave. in Somerset, NJ.

The times are: Friday 12-8, Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 10-5.

**By the way, Saturday the 20th @ 1:34 pm, is the FIRST DAY OF SPRING....!

This is THE saltwater fishing show of the year in Northeast....DON'T MISS IT!!!

Tight Lines,

Capt. John

March 6 , 2010

Fellow Anglers,

Just to remind everyone that the Saltwater Fishing Expo is now ONLY 13 DAYS AWAY (March 19 through 21, 2010) so mark your calendars now and attend the BEST saltwater fishing show on the northeast. All the vendors will have great deals on tackle, rods, reels and rigs as well as some of the top charter captains in New Jersey to book your fishing trips, or just to answer some of your fishing questions.

I'll be at the same location as last year (turn left as you enter the main show floor) giving out some "freebie's" and free Reel Fun T-Shirts to anyone who books a charter with me at the show. As an added attraction, my 1st Mate Mark will be there Saturday, the 20th, demonstrating how to throw the cast nets we use for netting the live fresh bait we use on our charters. He's pretty good so don't miss his demonstration.

The Saltwater Expo is at the Garden State Exhibit Center, Rt 287 & Easton Ave. in Somerset, NJ.

The times are: Friday 12-8, Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 10-5.

**By the way, Saturday the 20th @ 1:34 pm, is the FIRST DAY OF SPRING....!

This is THE saltwater fishing show of the year in Northeast....DON'T MISS IT!!!

Tight Lines,

Capt. John

March 4 , 2010

Fellow Anglers,

Just returned from the NJMFC meeting in Toms River and can report to you that the Summer Flounder (Fluke) regulations for 2010 is:

6 fish @ 18" commencing Saturday May 29th and closing Monday September 6, 2010.

This is just about identical to last year, which all things considered, is not too bad. It could have been much worse. So let's get out there, make your plans and let's get the phone ringing to reserve those choice dates. We have 101 days to make some nice catches of those very tasty Fluke.

Tight Lines,

Capt. John

Feb. 20, 2010

Fellow Anglers,

Just to remind everyone that the Saltwater Fishing Expo is now ONLY one month away (March 19 through 21, 2010) so mark your calendar's now so you don't forget one of, if not, the BEST saltwater fishing shows on the northeast. All vendor spaces have been just about filled with great deals on tackle, rods, reels and rigs as well as rep's from some of the top charter captains in New Jersey to book your fishing trips, or just to answer some of your fishing questions.

I'll be at the same location as last year (turn left as you enter the main show floor) giving out some "freebie's" (can't tell you just yet) and free Reel Fun T-Shirts to anyone who books a charter with me at the show. As an added attraction, my 1st Mate Mark will be there Saturday, the 20th, demonstrating how to throw the cast nets we use for netting the live fresh bunker we use on our Striper charters. He's pretty damn good, so don't miss his demonstration.

The Saltwater Expo is at the Garden State Exhibit Center, Rt 287 & Easton Ave. in Somerset, NJ. It runs Friday from 12-8, Saturday from 10-6 and Sunday from 10-5. **By the way, Saturday the 20th, is the FIRST DAY OF SPRING....!

This is THE saltwater fishing show of the year in New Jersey.... so don't miss it!!!.

Tight Lines,

Capt. John

Feb. 15 , 2010

Fellow Anglers,

Just a reminder that the "March On Washington" is fast approaching and if you haven't already purchased your bus tickets for the trip to DC on February 24, 2010, NOW is the time to do so. All anglers, whether you own your own boat, fish on charter boats, fish with party boats, fish from the surf or any other fishing discipline, now is the time to let the legislators in Washington know how you feel about the flawed and over-regulated fishing restrictions which we as fisherman are forced to endure.

As a charter captain, I am urging ALL of my very loyal customers, and you know who you are, to please join the fishing community on this historic and ground breaking "United We Fish" march on February 24th.

Speak now and don't complain to me later when you home cutting the grass in August!!!!!

GET INVOLVED.....BE HEARD......TAKE PART.......
JOIN YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN UNITY....MARCH!!

To join us for a seat on the bus to DC, go to www.ssfff.net

Respectfully,

Capt. John

Feb. 5 , 2010

In case nobody saw todays APP, here is the write up by John Oswald, staff writer, verbatim and my thoughts about the options:

"As for summer flounder, there will be a one percent reduction in quota and six options that have been submitted by the state approved by the technical committee for seasons and limits."

The options are as follows:

1-6 fish @ 18" from May 29 to Sept 6....101 days
2-4 fish @ 18" from May 23 to Sept 6....107 days
3-6 fish @ 18.5 from May 13 to Sept 13.124 days
4-6 fish @ 18.5 from May 29 to Sept 26..121 days
5-6 fish @ 18.8 from May 21 to Sept 12..115 days
6-6 fish @ 18.5 from May 29 to Sept 17..112 days

(Please check my numbers on the total days, I calculated them and not John Oswald, but I think I'm pretty close)

MY preference, without question, is Option 4 which gives me the second most number of days on the water, and runs from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend AND carries through deep into September when the larger fish are around throughout the state. It offers a fair number of fish per angler as an incentive for chartering AND I'll be Bassin' through all of May anyway. This allow me to take the least hit business wise and reduces the time in the fall from the end of Fluke to the startup of Bass again....NO BRAINER FOR ME! I know others will have reasons for other options, but consider something. If we're really trying to keep as many people employed in this crappy economy as possible and for the longest possible time, let's pray the powers to be take into consideration who and how many people can best be served by choosing the best option.

Tight Lines,

Capt. John

Feb. 5 , 2010

Fellow Anglers & Anglerettes,

Time is running out........ sign up NOW for the "March on Washington-United We Fish" march on February 24, 2010. Buses will be leaving from 4 various locations throughout New Jersey with the cost to cover the bus and tip for the driver at $32.00 per person. DON'T DELAY!!!

If you want to preserve your fishing and hunting lifestyles here in NJ, it's now or never to show the world that we are all brothers in a common cause to STOP over-regulation of recreational fishing.

We need some flexibility in the fishing laws or ALL party and charter businesses as well as recreational anglers like yourselves will be OFF THE WATER. ACT NOW!!!!!!!!!

To sign up for a seat on the buses to DC, go to www.ssfff.net

Tight Lines,

Captain John

Jan 31, 2010

Fellow Anglers,

As a reminder, please don't forget to sign up for the "March on Washington-United We Fish" march scheduled for February 24, 2010. Buses will be leaving from 4 various locations throughout New Jersey with the cost to cover the bus and tip for the driver at $32.00 per person.

If you want to preserve your fishing lifestyle here in NJ, then NOW is the time to "WALK THE WALK AND TALK THE TALK" Enough is Enough!!!!!!!!!!! It's time to show the legislators in Washington that the recreational and commercial fishing industries as well as the private boaters are a UNITED force to be dealt with.

We need some flexibility in the fishing laws or ALL party and charter businesses as well as recreational anglers like yourselves will be OFF THE WATER. ACT NOW!!!!!!!!!

To sign up for a seat on the buses to DC, go to www.ssfff.net

Tight Lines,

Captain John

Jan 29, 2010

Fellow Anglers,

As a prelude to the Colts vs Saints 2010 Super Bowl , Reel Fun Sportfishing is now offering a $50.00 discount
on any charter during the 2010 fishing season that is booked NOW through Super Sunday, February 7, 2010.

That's right........now you can save a whopping $50.00 OFF our regular pricing on any charter for Striped Bass, Fluke, Bluefish, Sea Bass, Blackfish (Tautog) or Porgie's. This offer is good for ANY weekday or weekend
charter just by mentioning the "Super Bowl" special offer. Some choice dates are still available.

This offer expires 12:00 midnight of February 7, 2010 and cannot be combined with any other discounts.

Tight Lines,

Captain John

Jan 6, 2010

Fellow Anglers,

Here are some press releases about the "United We Fish" March on Washington slated for Feb. 24, 2010:

http://unitedwefish.blogspot.com/2010/01/fishermen-to-march-on-washington.html

http://floridasportfishing.com/magazine/press-releases/fishermen-to-march-on-washington

http://www.sportfishingmag.com/news/news/rfa-to-organize-march-on-washington--1000079435.html

http://www.wfn.tv/news/index.php?blog=401705

http://www.thefishingwire.com/story/210603

This is just a short list of media and organizations announcing this HISTORIC and very important show of solidarity within the commercial and recreational fishing communities about the unfair and untimely fishing closures throughout not only New Jersey but other coastal states as well.

Fisherman..........these closures will affect ALL OF YOU in many ways as well as charter boats like me.

To all my customers: If you enjoy yourself fishing with me and love to be on the water relaxing and having quality time with your friends and family, NOW is the time to unite and show your feelings about what has been happening to our sportfishing lifestyle. Don't start complaining to me when you call to book a charter and I tell you that "fluke" fishing is closed. With this "March on Washington", you now have the vehicle to express your displeasure about how the fisheries management has been handled here in New Jersey.

**IT'S NOW TIME TO WALK THE WALK!!!!! Sign up for the bus trip to Washington at: www.ssfff.net

Respectfully,

Your Captain John

Jan 1, 2010

Fellow Anglers,

Here is additional bus information that is being relayed by SSFFF and the RFA about the "March on Washington" slated for February 24, 2010:

Tickets are now available:

for buses departing from the Wildwood Fishing Center, Wildwood, NJ and heading to Washington, DC
on February 24th, 2010 for the Rally in DC.

AND

for buses departing from The Sportsmen's Center, located at 69 US Highway 130, Bordentown, NJ 08505 and heading to Washington, DC on February 24th, 2010 for the Rally in DC.

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW: www.ssfff.net

And from Capt. Ron of The Fisherman in Atlantic Highlands:

"Just got confirmation that busses will be leaving from Atlantic Highlands to Washington on the 24th....Once you have purchased your ticket from any of the supporting sights, feel free to contact me so I can add you to the Atlantic Highlands list. Remember, this is all of our futures were talking about. We need a huge showing in Washington, not only people from NJ but the whole country. The earlier you book, the easier it will be for all of us involved with the process and in keeping the transportation on track. You can contact me through this sight PM or E mail. Thanks to all, hope to see you on the 24th. Capt.Ron"

As you can see, the "March on Washington" is gathering steam and we need YOUR help.........so please set this day aside and join your fellow fisherman at this HISTORIC RALLY. Tell all your fellow anglers about this and let's fill the capitol steps.

Capt. John

Dec 27, 2009

Fellow Anglers,

IT IS NOW TIME TO UNITE!!!!!

Please read the following VERY IMPORTANT information about the "March on Washington" to show solidarity amongst all the sportsman here in NJ and throughout the United States.

"FISHERMEN TO MARCH ON WASHINGTON, DC For Immediate Release, December 10, 2009:

Recreational and commercial fishermen, support business owners, families, and community leaders will gather at the steps of our Nation’s Capitol on February 24, 2010 from noon to 3 PM to show congress a united front of the impacts caused by the unintended impacts of the Magnuson Stevens Conservation and Management Act as revised effective January, 2007 (RMSA). The overly restrictive management requirements created by the RMSA based on non scientific arbitrary deadlines are forcing anglers off the water, eliminating commercial fishing, preventing consumers from purchasing locally caught fresh seafood, destroying small family businesses, increasing unemployment, and adversely affecting coastal communities. We fully support real science based management and the conservation of our marine resources while also being able to sustain recreational and commercial fishing activities, providing locally caught seafood, sustaining small family businesses, and supporting our coastal communities. Please stay tuned as the details are being developed and will be provided. Make your plans to join us for this historic event and work with us in a United effort from coast to coast. UNITED WE FISH and FISHING MATTERS CCGF urges all elected officials to work together and to join the efforts by the leaders of other coastal states for the best interests of our coastal communities and the Nation. This effort is being coordinated by many organizations and individuals including but not limited to CCGF, RFA, FRA, United Boatmen of New York, United Boatmen of New Jersey, MSSA and more to be announced. CCGF is a 501(c) (6) non profit that represents recreational for-hire vessel owners and operators, supporting businesses, and recreational anglers from the Gulf of Mexico."

"SSFFF, United Boatmen, NJ-RFA and NJ-MTA have joined forces to arrange buses to take fishermen to Washington, DC on February 24th, 2010. Our first departure point for buses will be Bogan's Deep Sea Fishing Center, located at 800 Ashley, Ave., Brielle, NJ 08730.

Buses will depart at 6:15am SHARP on February 24th, 2010. Free parking is available at Bogan's Deep Sea Fishing Center Tickets are $32.00 per person."

"To purchase your ticket, please go to:

http://www.ssfff.net/marchondcticketsdirections.html.

IF YOU FISH IN NJ WATERS, PLEASE , PLEASE CONSIDER ATTENDING THIS MARCH IN DC TO PRESERVE YOUR RIGHTS AS FISHERMAN AND HUNTERS IN NJ.

Please help us to help preserve your fishing lifestyle.

Capt. John

Dec 12, 2009

Fellow Anglers,

This will be the final report for the 2009 fishing season.

Well, the boat is officially out of the water as of 12/4/09 and is asleep for what I think is going to be a long snowy winter. Much too cold much too soon. (did somebody say "global warming?) Too bad the weather didn't cooperate for some tautog trips this fall, because it all came crashing down very fast and coupled with bad timing for my customers,,,,,,,,oh well, let's just say I would have liked a lot more charters for the fall. But that's life in this business.

Now on to 2010. Just want to remind everyone to keep checking back to my web site for any added information that I come across AND don't forget that great 2010 Saltwater Fishing Expo at the Garden State Exposition Center in Somerset, NJ on March 19 thru the 21. This is THE show for anything dealing with saltwater fishing and a MUST SEE!!!!

Once again, I will be there at the same location as last year (booth 746) taking your reservations for next year as well as talking to you all about our passion.....fishing. Stop by and say hello to mate Mark and I and a few other specially invited friends who will be there with me to tell fish stories (ha ha ha). There are so many great items there to purchase too at great prices so start saving your money now and get ready.

Also I would like to mention that a great gift idea for the Holidays is our Reel Fun Gift Certificates available in just about any denomination for that special person in your life. Don't forget guys, the ladies like to go fishing too!!! Forget the nightie, the diamonds and the champagne. Give the special lady in your life a gift she'll be talking about for a long time..........her own charter trip aboard Reel Fun Sportfishing. Ladies, this goes for that special man in your life too. So don't let this Christmas go by with giving me a call and "charge" your charter gift certificate.

Once again, the crew and I would like to extend our sincere wishes to all our customers and readers of these reports for a peaceful and joyous Holiday Season and a safe and prosperous New Year.

For those of you interested in the ongoing saga of "fluke reg's" for 2010, as I am, I will be posting whatever news I hear as soon as I get it. So check back here regularly for the 2010 reg's.

Tight Lines and Following Seas

Capt. John and the Crew

Reel Fun Sportfishing.....charters for the Sportsperson.

To make your reservations call:

Capt. John at: 908- 421- 4761
Reel Fun Sportfishing, LLC
Sea Bright, NJ 07760

email me at: captjohn@reelfunsportfishing.com

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