Santa’s “Best Bets” For Weekend Fishing in NJ/DE

If you haven’t seen the national headlines, you might not know that a significant storm system is developing well to our west which stands affect our local weather over the next 24 to 48 hours. As per the Wednesday morning marine forecast from NOAA Weather, expect heavy rain with strong winds through Friday, with arctic air and gusty winds in place for the upcoming holiday weekend. However, winds are primarily blowing west on Saturday and Sunday if you plan to hit the beach with the wind at your back (and hopefully from the confines of a warm buggy!) In this week’s report Santa opens with a rundown on striped bass from Sandy Hook to Cape May, before talking up the January edition of The Fisherman Magazine, while breaking down the latest reports on tautog. We have our regular freshwater update with George and our Costa Rica report from Capt. Benn, but our jolly little elf also has a few last-minute gift ideas before wrapping it all up with a Jersey giant bluefin for a December to remember.