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September 28, 2026 - 10:41:43

At Fin-Atics in Ocean City, the 9th street bridge flooded like crazy and nowhere was fishable this week. You might have even been able to find some stripers swimming in the streets. Hopefully the tog and triggerfish will rebound at the Pier this week.

September 28, 2026 - 10:41:31

It was a “washout” this week according to Fin-Atics. Between the wind and the flooding, and the anticipation of both, customers just did not get out much. Local observations tell us that there is still plenty of bait including peanut bunker, mullet and spearing in the back bays. Stripers should be feeding heavily right after this storm passes and anglers are eager to get back on the water.

September 21, 2026 - 10:33:14

At Fin-Atics in Ocean City Justin reports that some big flatties are still sticking in Corson’s Inlet as multiple fish in the 3- to 5-pound plus bracket were caught as they exit the backwaters. Weakfish have seen a little uptick in action there too as smallish soft baits in low light hours are hooking spiketooths. Out front, spot and croakers continue to nibble at Fishbites baits. On the Longport Pier, blackfish, triggerfish and an occasional sheepshead are milling around to crunch crabs.

September 21, 2026 - 10:33:03

Billy at Fin-Atics points to the 20 Line for shots at mahi, with some catches of wahoo happening south of the Cigar. Not much happening on the tuna front, but he expects things to pick up as October’s nicer weather and water slide in.

September 21, 2026 - 10:32:57

Billy at Fin-Atics tells us the flounder season was ending with some decent keepers being caught along Corson’s inlet, including a fish over 6 pounds. Now anglers have shifted their focus to stripers and blues, along with the panfish that are still in the back bays like spot, croakers and snappers. Plenty of bait movement in the back bays with mostly peanut bunker schooling up in anticipation of the fall run. The lighted docks at night have been loaded with peanuts and anglers are picking off the occasional schoolie striper using live peanuts.

1325 West Avenue
Ocean City, NJ 08226
phone: 609-398-2248
fax: 609-398-2712

Fin-Atics was established in 1991 to serve the Ocean City area. Over the years they have grown and in doing so, so has their reputation. Known for its honesty, integrity and everyday low prices the store caters to anglers throughout the Tri-State area of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, as well as those nationwide via the web. Avid anglers, paddlers and boaters, along with novice vacationers will all delight in what Fin-Atics brings to the table. Fin-Atics is a full-service store with everything an angler or paddler could ever need, including rentals and repairs. Rods, reels, line, lures, hooks, sinkers, kayaks, paddles, pfd’s and more are all available online or at their physical store in Ocean City. Fin-Atics carries every major brand name of rods, reels, line, lures, etc. from manufacturers such as Penn, Shimano, Daiwa, St. Croix, G-Loomis, Tica, Okuma, Berkley, Power Pro, Momoi, Mustad, Gamakastu, Sea Striker and more. They are also the area dealer for Hobie Kayaks, Wilderness Systems, Perception and Emotion Kayaks. Rental and demo kayaks are always available for trial.