August 24, 2026 - 10:24:00
Matt at the Reel Seat points to northeast to Long Island grounds when it comes to consistent encounters with bluefin, with jigging most effective. Canyon engagement with yellowfin has been slow, but there has been a scattering of bigeye blasting the goggleeye pattern Rapala CD 30. Pot action with mahi continues excellent. Small metals and chunks being greedily glommed. Blueline and golden tiles being caught on OMT tilefish bombs and various baits, the most effective being salmon belly strips.
August 24, 2026 - 10:23:50
Tucker at the Reel Seat said the inshore bite has been outstanding, with albies, bonito, and Spanish mackerel providing plenty of fast-paced action. Fluke fishing remains productive, with a strong number of keepers making their way into the boat. Blackfish are also biting well around Manasquan Inlet, giving anglers another solid option as the season progresses. Albies are beginning to flood into the area, and Tucker expects September to deliver an especially exciting run of these hard-charging speedsters.
August 17, 2026 - 10:44:48
Nick at the Reel Seat says that yellowfin havent been around, and its a here and there scenario for bluefin inshore and mid-range. These are hitting RonZs and NLBN straight tails and that colors did not seem to matter. There are mahi being caught at the various pots, with decent opportunities for golden tiles in the Hudson.
August 17, 2026 - 10:44:38
The crew at the Reel Seat reports that the tautog bite remains strong around the jetties, with plenty of tog being pulled from the rocks. Stop in to stock up on jigs and fresh crabs before heading out. The river bite is still going strong as well! Steve got in on the action and landed several beautiful fluke.
