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July 13, 2026 - 10:39:38

Word from Capt. Alan Lee from Mushin Sportfishing is the that the canyons are yielding good numbers of yellowfin and bigeye. The former are bashing the zucchini and the black/purple Sterling wide trackers and Crazy 8 chains; the latter being gouged by Joe Shutes/Ron Z tails, and the Shimano Ledge Runner 200. Mid-range areas are showing lots of life with whales, birds and squid, but the bluefiun action has been sporadic, i.e. some here, more there, but nothing really consistent. Fish are being caught on the jig and the pop, and also live lining squid.

July 06, 2026 - 10:30:08

“Be willing to put in the miles. Just don’t go to where they were being caught the day before,” stressed Capt. Alan Lee aboard Mushin Sportfishing talking about the great bluefin blasts on poppers and plastics occurring within 30 to 60 miles. On the local canyon scene, it continues a solid yellowfin bite, with enough bigeye in the mix to heighten the interest even further. Trolling still rules, with Sterling Tackle wide trackers and Crazy 8s, and ChatterLures side trackers vital components to the spread that are bolstered by Joe Shutes/RonZ tails or ballyhoo. Darker colors such as purple and black most effective at dusk and first light; green and also yellow the choices after sunrise.

407 Channel Drive
Point Pleasant, NJ 08742
phone: 609-731-3742
fax: 609-228-3083

Mushin Sportfishing’s name originates from an expression consisting of keeping an open mind and being able to adapt to evolving conditions and situations; it is a constant state of relaxed readiness. This is the overall team mentality and philosophy at Mushin Sportfishing. Their crew of easygoing professionals pride themselves on remaining open to all circumstances and working on the fly to put both novice and professional anglers alike on their fish of a lifetime. Their boat, the Mushin, stands tall with an expansive fly bridge and custom tower which allows the crew to scan the water for fish activity and record heated action in the cockpit as it ensues from overhead. The vessel is equipped with state of the art Furuno Navnet 3D multifunction fishfinding and navigational systems at the helm and cockpit which provides a serious edge on every trip. The interior of the Mushin is nothing to snub at either. She has a spacious, climate controlled salon complete with Sirius satellite radio, a TV, DVD player, VCR and Direct TV satellite programming. Additional amenities include a large, peninsula-style galley with a full refrigeratorfreezer, two air conditioned staterooms and a large, clean head.