August 10, 2026 - 10:46:10
Frank of Gabriel Tackle in Brick said fluke are the main game in the local suds as the usual bucktail and Gulp combos are finding fish. Crabbing is red hot off the local docks and dedicated anglers can find some stripers around the river and bay docks at nightfall.
August 10, 2026 - 10:46:06
Frank at Gabriel Tackle mentioned that those customers targeting tuna are concentrating on the swath from the Klondike to the shipping lanes for shots at mixed size bluefin. “It’s all about the troll. Mostly spreader bars,” he said, noting that the zucchini ChatterLures side tracker was the troll of choice.
August 10, 2026 - 10:45:56
Frank at Gabriel Tackle reported that the offshore bite remains strong, with reports of bigeye and yellowfin tuna at the Hudson, along with bluefin being found just off the Klondike and around the shipping lanes. Trolling has been the most productive method. Inshore, the fluke bite remains steady, with the Axel and Sea Girt reefs producing decent numbers. Anglers are still sorting through plenty of shorts to find their keepers, but the action remains consistent. Mahi are also showing up on wrecks and reefs, adding another exciting option for offshore anglers. The Point Pleasant Canal continues to produce fluke around the mouth on both sides, while the Barnegat Bay and Manasquan River are also holding good numbers of fluke. Along the surf, anglers are finding fluke in the wash. Striped bass and bluefish remain plentiful, with live eels still proving to be the ticket for targeting stripers. For those looking to stay closer to shore, crabbing has been productive around local docks and bridges, while clamming along the banks is also producing very well.
August 03, 2026 - 10:42:51
Fluke fishing picked up in the local suds said Frank of Gabriel Tackle in Brick as bucktails and Gulp are claiming the lion’s share of fish. Crabbing is top notch off the bayside docks and the Point Canal has had some bass and blues in it for night shifters. You can also find a tautog or two there now.
August 03, 2026 - 10:42:39
“All I can tell you is that we’re hearing a lot about yellowfin and bigeye in the Hudson,” shared Frank at a busy Sunday afternoon Gabriel Tackle. From what he could glean, it’s all about the jig and troll.
August 03, 2026 - 10:42:26
Frank at Gabriel Tackle reports that the fishing remains strong both inshore and offshore, with little change from the previous week. Fluke action continues to be productive on the Klondike, Axel, and Seagirt, though anglers are still sorting through plenty of shorts to find keeper-sized fish. Those same areas, along with lobster pots, have also been holding mahi, adding an exciting bonus opportunity. Back inshore, fluke fishing remains consistent throughout Barnegat Bay, the Manasquan River, and the inlet, with killies, spearing, and Gulp continuing to produce. The mouth of the Point Pleasant Canal is still giving up fluke on both sides, while striped bass and bluefish remain active. For stripers, live eels continue to be the go-to offering. Offshore, bluefin and yellowfin tuna are being reported around Hudson Canyon, the lumps, and the AP, with live bait producing for anglers putting in the time. Some fishermen are also finding success jigging. Along the beach, fluke are still feeding in the wash, while local docks and bridges continue to provide good crabbing opportunities. Clamming along the banks has also remained productive.
