Thursday, November 29, 2012: Another nice one out there. The fishing is fair to good – and quite easy on the surfcasting front. West winds are brisk but far from fierce. It’s easy to watch spiked poles and catch even the slightest sign of a something toying with…

Wednesday, November 28, 2012: I took the long walk to the Holgate rip this a.m. and it was an eye-opener – but not in the way you might think.

Work at entrance: http://youtu.be/OSh8LBVoPzY

You can see in the videos that there were some crossover points where ocean met bay, almost exclusively near the Osprey Nest zone. That’s the erosion area we’ve long figured would see bay meet sea. Sure enough. And the future for that skinny…

Late report: I got disturbing news that our buddy Frank Panzone passed away. What a loss. He was a huge advocate of fishing on LBI, keeping Holgate open and an essential member of the LBI Surf Fishing Classic committee. He was one of the creators of the Chowderfest.  Frank had apparently cancelled his usual trip to Florida to remain here for the storm. The family had been preparing to get…

Above: Jig look option when spearing are being downed by bass. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVVTIa0xbmQ&feature=youtu.be

Video: Sandbars showing. 

Saturday, November 24, 2012: I sure don’t have to tell any anglers – boat or surf – that the wind is a major…

http://youtu.be/XtG7iuNLHLg

Boats still trapped on Manahawkin meadows -- far back reaches. These are some very decent vessels that I'm sure are being sought by their owners. Tomorrow I'm going to try to hike back and get reg numbers. 

Here are a few more unpublished post-Sandy videos I took: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FT-UaPzxdk

-- North Beach…

RFA SUBMITS PUBLIC COMMENT ON MENHADEN (11/16) Urges Angler Caution When Signing Pledges & Petitions November 20, 2012 - The Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA) has spent considerable time reviewing the latest draft amendment to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic Menhaden and has officially submitted its comments to the Atlantic States…

Above: Ship Bottom beach, 36 hours after Sandy. 

Short Sunday Nov 17 update: John K. and his buddy got into more keeper bass going for meat, bunker in their case.…

 Morning lookput in SC:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kz8r1PCnEGc

Berman Charter: See pro report below

 …

Friday, November 16, 2012: Winds have backed off a bit and gotten more offshore. There is still a 5-foot swell but the beach is far more fishable than yesterday. And those who are fishing are catching. John K. had two bass – one keepable – on bunker this a.m., toward the south end. Chris K. had a 30-incher on clam or bunker. Reports of some swirl and splash action…

"I'm good, dude. Thanks for checking." 

Here's 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoKLNAzsJ0M&feature=youtu.be

Thursday, November 15, 2012: It’s odd out there today. The ocean is in a full-blown storm mode despite only lightish NE winds. As you can see in the video,…

Fishing for boats on Causeway ... 

http://youtu.be/ElwRYI3YGLg

Wednesday, November 14, 2012: Very nice day. Even the chill feels sweet since it’s stymieing the mold growth – so I can get in some fishing.

Here’s what I’m seeing on FB:

Dante Soriente: Been fishing this bay for many years…

Hours after Sandy's departure. Holgate.

The Fish…

Monday, November 12, 2012: Well, I’m back in the saddle again. Barlow (GMC) on Rte. 72 made me an offer I couldn’t refuse.

I’m in a (used) truck similar to my last. I gave up bed length for a crew cab but the Silverado…

Above:  Super Strike Lures, Inc.

Sunday, November 11, 2012: Fishing-wise, we had a Classic weigh-in today.  Jason Baxter brought in two bass, the largest a 20.5 caught on bunker in Brant Beach.  That was the first fish weighed into the Classic since Oct. 28. That signals the restart to this oddly…