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October 26, 2026 - 10:14:46

Amanda over at Jersey Hooker Outfitters told us trout fishing is doing well in the Metedeconk and Manasquan Reservoir continued to be the top body of water for bass and crappies; however the shop got good reports from Wreck Pond, Carasaljo and Lake Shenandoah as well. Lastly perch are still giving anglers some good fishing in the lower Toms River on small jig combinations.

October 26, 2026 - 10:14:39

Amanda at Jersey Hooker Outfitters reported good blackfish action in the canal, with anglers putting some keeper-sized tog in the cooler. Striped bass are also showing up in the canal, while the inlet is producing a mix of tog, stripers, and triggerfish. Along the oceanfront, fishing has been relatively quiet, with poor weather keeping a lid on the action and making it difficult for anglers to get out.

October 19, 2026 - 09:56:55

Amanda at Jersey Hooker Outfitters said trout fishing was at the top of the list in October and the shop got good reports from all three local rivers. She also mentioned some very good livelining for pickerel in the nearby cedar waters which are in excellent shape and should stay that way in November or longer. When it comes to bass fishing Manasquan Reservoir remains the top spot even with the low water. Jigging along the edges of the sunken stumps is producing some nice bass while fishing small jigs tipped with minnows or Gulp is taking the bulk of the slabs right over the tree tops. She also mentioned some good bass action in Lake of the Lilies, Wreck Pond, Lake Shenandoah and Carasaljo.

October 19, 2026 - 09:56:48

Rich at Jersey Hooker Outfitters reported that Steve Reynolds and a fishing buddy found success targeting tautog with sand fleas. Fiddler crabs are also producing, giving anglers another effective bait option as blackfish season gets underway.

2098 Hwy 88
Brick, NJ 08724
phone: 732-903-6904
fax: 732-903-6904

Jersey Hooker Outfitters is conveniently located at 2098 Highway 88 (15th mile east of Van Zile Road) in Brick Township, New Jersey. This is their new larger location just up the road from where they previously was located. With the new expansion, they now stock foul weather gear, boots and other necessary outerwear gear to make year-round fishing more comfortable for you. Additionally, they offer a variety of salt and freshwater fishing tackle, crabbing supplies, and marine electronics, as well as a large selection of live and frozen baits. Some of the name brands they carry include Shimano, Okuma, Penn, Daiwa, Quantum, Calcutta, Surf Rocket, Gags, Berkley, Spro, Tsunami and Sportfish Products. Feel free to contact their knowledgeable and friendly staff for those hard to find items and gift ideas. Jersey Hooker Outfitters is a family owned and operated business. Capt. Richard Wilkowski was born and raised in the Midstreams section of Brick, New Jersey and has been working in the fishing industry since 1998. Capt. Rich has a successful charter business which started out as a part time venture back in 2004 and has since become a full time operation. If you don't see what you’re looking for on their website or shelves, bear in mind that they have access to hundreds of vendors so give them a call and they will get whatever you need and at a very competitive price!