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October 19, 2026 - 09:56:55

At Charlie’s Bait and Tackle in Normandy Beach Philly Billy stated everyone’s gearing up for the shop’s 15th annual Surf Turkey striper tourney slated for Thanksgiving week. Rainbait has been choking the cuts and sloughs with a couple of bluefish spraying them around. Everyone is waiting for the first shot of stripers to push in which could be any day with the cool nights. Tog fishing has been solid in the canal.

October 19, 2026 - 09:56:48

Philly Billy at Charlie’s Bait & Tackle reported scattered schools of rain bait along the island, although few striped bass have been actively feeding on them. A couple of bluefish have joined the mix, providing some action around the bait. Schools of bunker have been holding tight to the beach, but bass activity around them remains limited. Despite the slow overall bite, surfcasters are picking away at a few striped bass on lures, offering some encouraging signs as the fall migration continues to develop.

October 12, 2026 - 10:35:19

Philly Billy at Charlie’s Bait and Tackle in Normandy Beach said the surf is mainly tiny bluefish right now along with the occasional striped bass here and there.

October 12, 2026 - 10:35:02

Philly Billy at Charlie’s Bait & Tackle said green crabs have been hard to come by, but they should have eels in stock. Fishing reports have been scarce, but he has heard of striped bass and blackfish being caught in the canal, along with the occasional bluefish. Dan from the shop also landed a nice-sized striped bass while fishing from a boat, offering an encouraging sign amid the limited reports.

485 Rt. 35 N.
Normandy Beach, NJ 08738
phone: 732-793-1144

Keeping up the traditions of the great legend himself, steps in Pete Kupper, the new owner of the Normandy Beach Bait N' Tackle Shop. In addition to fulfilling your fishing needs – to include vast knowledge, the shop also features a complete selection of jewelry, sea shells, shark's teeth and nautical decor. A great stop for the entire family. For over forty years, Ernie Wuesthoff has provided NJ anglers with the supplies they need for successful fishing along the Central Jersey Shore. Wuesthoff became a legend among surf fishermen along the Central Jersey coast after opening the shop in 1962. Everyone immediately knew he was being referred to when anyone asked “How’s Ernie doing?” Ernie Wuesthoff, former owner of The Bait ’n’ Tackle Shop in Normandy Beach, passed away in 2010 at the age of 84. The shop is directly across the lot from famed Charlie’s Farm Market – stop in and say hello.