With precisely 10 days until the March 1st opener of “outback” stripers and winter flounder here in New Jersey we’re on location this week in Ocean Township, NJ in advance of a “Stock Up” event you won’t want to miss. Breaking news this week on the bluefin front as the U.S. Government says “Nuts” to ICCAT on the recreational bluefin tuna front; this is a story to keep our eye on in the coming weeks and months. The state of New Jersey is looking for your thoughts on black sea bass, but don’t forget to let the ASMFC know what you think of the process too. Plus, we also have a rundown on fishing at the Jersey Shore this week along with all the weekend events, our weekly freshwater update with the Pocono Outdoors Guy, the third part of our transom repair series from Dave Trapani, while wrapping it all up with the latest news from in and around the state of New Jersey including a spotlight on “pier pressure” along the Monmouth County coast.