April 24, 2024 - 10:46:31
Frank from Gabriel Tackle in Brick had the first legit photos of bluefish come in near the Mantoloking area as 3- to 4-pounders were around town. Blackfishing was up and down in the Squan inlet and canal in the waning days of April with bloodworms getting more hits than clams right now, but you can also use the usual green crab offerings to score. More reports of stripers from the surf came in towards the end of April, but the bayside still seemed to be the place to go for a linesider.
April 24, 2024 - 10:46:28
Frank at Gabriel Tackle said the surf is showing life with reports of stripers being landed on clams and bucktails. It seems the black drum bite slowed down in the south end of the bay, it might be because they are spawning, or they moved further north, or did they head out already? It will be interesting to see what’s next with them. The striper bite in Barnegat Bay remains good on bloodworms, but they are finally hitting lures more consistently. The Raritan Bay bite has been a little tough, but some nice size stripers have been landed. Good reports came from the Delaware. Frank thinks the water temperatures need to rise a little higher to really kick off the run. The first reports of blues from the Manasquan had just came in from Chris Kahler when we spoke.
April 15, 2024 - 09:20:11
Frank at Gabriel Tackle in Brick said the Barnegat Bay bass chew is still going on pretty good with bloodworms still the best bet to score. Blackfishing in the canal has been pretty steady. A few winter flounder have been picked off the Mantoloking Pier. Frank awaits the bluefish to move in which could happen any day with warming temps.
April 15, 2024 - 09:19:56
Frank at Gabriel Tackle said boats heading out for blackfish have been doing well. Some nice fish have been landed at the Axel. Blackfishing in the canal remains good with the bait of choice being sandworms, clams, or green crabs. They seem to like the softer baits this time of year. The striper bite in Barnegat Bay remains good on bloodworms, but they are finally hitting lures more consistently. Frank said, Where are the bluefish? Hopefully they will show up soon in the bay,. Reports of winter flounder being landed at the bridge and canal. The Raritan Bay bite has been good with some nice size stripers landed and good reports from the Delaware, so it might be worth a road trip.
