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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 B/S, 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, where we caught fish, what baits
we used, rigs, water and tide conditions.
Useful information you can use when you launch your boat or deciding to charter
us for your next fishing trip.
We take great pride in what we do so you get the most bang-for-your-buck!
So bookmark this page and check back with us regularly.
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!!!!!
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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