Jaymann's Blog – October 2015 Archive (25)

Below: "Mom and Dad ... I'm learning a lot of great new things at college. Please send money for necessary equipment."  …

 Above: There's one in every crowd -- thank God.

Thursday, October 29, 2015: It didn’t take long for the onshore flow to kick up eight-foot swells. It took about the same amount of time for Holgate beachfront to get totally overwashed by said swells. The Holgate entrance was officially closed – for good reason.…

Below: When you find yourself thinking you're bored ... are you really??? 

So you think you're having a bad day, eh? Look closely to see when things are truly not going your way ...  …

Below: So very close -- but so far ... 

Monday, October 26, 2015: Well, we’re into the northeast winds and…

Below: From Jim V. at https://exit63.wordpress.com

Sunday, October 25, 2015: Maybe it’s good to start last – both in fishing and (high hopes) NASCAR.

I’m hearing from fellow optimists that we’re simply going to have a late fall fishing season – starting any…

Below: Some of the folks who will be watching the NFL game in London ... 

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"Be honest. How goofy does my mom have me looking right now?" …

Stupid human tricks: 

Below: You've heard that white men can't jump. Well, it seems that concept might carry into other realms. …

Today: Looks like the Aids to Navigation folks are already out and buoying about. 

This website is great for anyone who loves the sea ... and…

Below: I'm a lumberjack and I'm OK ... Oh, my heart! 

Tuesday, October 20, 2015: Boy, it didn’t take long for the honking southwest winds to brown-out the water for much of LBI. The coffee-and-cream coloring doesn’t kill fishing but makes it tougher when trying to figure how best to present bait when…

A typical response when folks suggest we abandon living at the Jersey Shore. 

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Monday, October 19, 2015: The ocean is in its Lake Atlantic mode. It is flat at sheet metal out there; even the west…

More this evening ... I'll report then.

Below: Army Corps contractor checks beach height using GPS. 

Thursday, October 15, 2015: I did beach time today and couldn’t even find any cool birds to photograph -- much less any fish. However, the feel in the air has fall fishing written all over…

Today in Holgate: 

And when our monarchs get together with friends down south ... 

Wednesday, October 14, 2015: The day started nice but…

Anyone get one of these emails??? 

Dear Angler,



You have been selected to receive this email based on your willingness to receive emails through the NJ Angler Registry Program. The New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife, in conjunction with the University of Florida, is conducting a study to understand people's awareness of, access to, and…

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Here's a video look at the clean water muscling out the dirty water we've had since the big blow. It marks exceptional fishing conditions for days to come.…

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Below: LBI Kite-fest continues today. 

To get a better look, go to …

Below: For throwback Thursday, I'll go all the way back to Nam. This is the capture of a downed American pilot by both civilians and the Vietcong -- commonly "VC," or "victor charlie," in military radio code). The face-up captive: U.S. Senator John McCain. Talk about paying dues to run America's government…

"Oh, boy is this gonna taste good! ... BLAHHHHHHHHHH!"

Look at what Terry Sirdevan caught today at the end of Barnegat jetty! 25. lb 39 in striper!! And so it begins......picture from Jean Deery Schaum, via Jingles B&T. …

Fall always makes me a tad hungry ...

Wednesday, October 07, 2015: I’m appreciative of the higher readership I’ve developed in this blog but I now have to choose my wording a bit better. Yesterday I nonchalantly wrote, “LBT’s front beaches remain closed, even though…