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July 20, 2026 - 10:28:10

A few more kingfish pushed into the surf according to the folks at Jingles Bait and Tackle in Beach Haven with bloodworms and Fishbites the best baits. Fluke are on the smaller side all over the island with a keeper here and there. Occasional bluefish are rumbling through to hit chunks.

July 20, 2026 - 10:28:04

“A lot of guys stayed in earlier in the week because of the weather instead of going to the canyons, but the near shore bluefin bite is producing some decent catches,” shared an all hands on deck Steve from Jingles Bait & Tackle, adding that the 7-inch Yo-Zuri 3D Magnum is a bluefin buster.

July 20, 2026 - 10:27:51

Steve at Jingles Bait and Tackle in Beach Haven said surf anglers are finding a mix of fluke and kingfish along the beach, with plenty of dogfish and sharks adding to the excitement. While most of the fluke remain on the smaller side, anglers are still enjoying steady action and picking away at fish. The bay bite has been similar, with plenty of short fluke keeping rods bent and a few quality keepers mixed in. Adam found success earlier this week, landing a nice keeper fluke to add to the action.

July 13, 2026 - 10:39:51

At Jingles Bait and Tackle in Beach Haven, fluking seems to be gaining some steam as docksides gave up fish to 4 pounds for anglers dunking minnows. The surf had its first real showing of kingfish move in as bloods and Fishbites are prime baits to score.

July 13, 2026 - 10:39:38

“The Hudson. Yellowfin and bigeye. I haven’t been out, but our customers who are going there are catching fish,” enthused Steve from Jingles Bait & Tackle who has been busy on his Miss Beach Haven nailing all sorts of fluke. “Real good fishing out there,” he added. The word is that spreader bars and ballyhoo are the box filling avenues to follow.

July 13, 2026 - 10:39:32

Steve at Jingles Bait and Tackle in Beach Haven reported that the summer fluke bite continues to gain momentum. Dave Lampman weighed in a quality 21-3/8-inch, 3.55-pound fluke for the Jingles Store Tournament, catching the fish on minnows in Beach Haven. Ryan also stopped by after picking up a new reel and quickly put it to work, finding success with fluke from the dock. Anglers are also beginning to hear reports of kingfish moving in, adding another exciting target to the mix as the local fishing action continues to improve.

1214 N. Bay Ave.
Long Beach Island, NJ 08008
phone: 609-492-2795

Established in 1976, Jingles Bait and Tackle is a small shop that has been in business for over 40 years. They may be small in size, but they have a full line of bait and tackle to fill your needs. They carry numerous items for surf fishermen along with fishing supplies for the small boaters as well as your offshore needs. Complete supply of crabbing supplies along with any bayside fishing. They are the best tackle shop before Beach Haven boat ramp. Our Story begins in 1976 when Margaret and Robert “Jingles” O’Brien established Jingles Bait and Tackle in their hometown of Beach Haven to bring fresh bait and tackle best products to the fishing community on Long Beach Island – also known as LBI. Continuing the legacy; Steve and Carole Ann purchased Jingles Bait and Tackle with the intention of continuing to serve the community just as Jingles has for so many years. We welcome and appreciate your business and most of all, your friendship.