September 21, 2026 - 10:33:08
At Grumpys Tackle in Seaside Park it was officially declared that the mullet run is on and there have been 1- to 4-pound bluefish feeding on them meaning mullet rigs as well as metals and poppers will work for a hookup. Some Spanish mackerel were still hanging around as the Barnegat Inlet had a rush of the speedsters come through hitting epoxy jigs. Fluke continue to be the mainstay in and around cuts and sloughs, while early morning risers are finding stripers starting to hit soft baits and plugs.
September 21, 2026 - 10:32:52
Scott at Grumpys Bait & Tackle said the mullet run is really starting to kick off. The shop just received another shipment of mullet, and the reports have been encouraging. Bluefish are now spread up and down the coast, actively feeding on the schools of mullet. Anglers are getting into the action with mullet rigs, epoxy jigs, and metal lures. The bluefish have been running in the 1- to 4-pound range, providing plenty of fast-paced action.
September 14, 2026 - 10:18:52
The crew at Grumpys Tackle in Seaside Park had reports of little tunny hitting at the Barney north jetty this week and inside the pocket, so they should be spilling out front soon. Bluefish of 4 to 6 pounds were also mixed in with the albies. A few striper reports also trickled in signaling the potential crack into the fall run migration. Kurtis Walrath had a most unexpected battle casting an SP Minnow and hooking a huge butterfly ray off the jetty rocks.
September 14, 2026 - 10:18:36
Scott at Grumpys Bait & Tackle said Howard landed a bass from the surf this past week while throwing a Gulp jerk shad. Glide baits are also in stock, so anglers looking to get ready for the fall striper run should grab them while they’re available.
