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October 05, 2026 - 10:47:29

Philly Billy from Charlie’s Bait and Tackle in Normandy Beach said waters are starting to cough up some stripers as customer Whitey reported landing one in the surf this week. There were also a few large linesiders caught a little further south. Blackfishing has been good in the canal.

October 05, 2026 - 10:47:18

Philly Billy at Charlie’s Bait & Tackle said a big striped bass was landed on LBI this past Saturday, giving surfcasters plenty of reason to keep casting. The canal is also holding plenty of tog, with bluefish and striped bass mixed into the action and providing additional opportunities for anglers.

September 28, 2026 - 10:41:37

Philly Billy of Charlie’s Bait and Tackle in Normandy Beach didn’t even give a report this week but did mention that the shop’s annual Surf Turkey Tournament registration is open as the even takes place during Thanksgiving weekend. Be sure to stop in and sign up for a fantastically fun event!

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.