New to NJ
New Jersey Fishing
Sep 18, 2023 14:35:02 #
Jkmonaghan
Loc: Bethany DE
Just transferred to JBMDL from Virginia.. grew up in Maryland, spent many a day fishing Chesapeake Bay for Stripers and Blues.. Would like some general ideas on fishing for them here in NJ. Plan on taking a few days off in October and thinking of trying my luck at LBI. Anybody have any advice fishing from the shore.. Is bait better?? I prefer lures but whatever works best I'm willing to try. TIA
Sep 18, 2023 17:11:20 #
JDFishes
Loc: Atlantic County
Probably better to be North of Manasquan in October to get into the large schools migrating. The usual artificials will work. Good luck.
Sep 18, 2023 17:30:11 #
The bite at LBI Island is normally much later than your intended tepid. Betty and Nick’s bait and tackle have an up to date report and they are very honest. If they aren’t hitting they will tell you so and will tell you what’s working at the time. A lot depends on which is the predominate forage along the beach at the time you are there. It can be fun if you hit it right. Good luck.
Sep 18, 2023 19:13:20 #
Jkmonaghan
Loc: Bethany DE
Thank you for your reply. I've always found that good bait and tackle shops are as valuable as a good mechanic or contractor. I will definitely stop by their place for some info as it gets closer..
Sep 18, 2023 19:14:18 #
Sep 18, 2023 21:50:45 #
As a service member you are authorized to access the NJ ARNG ocean front site at Sea Girt. Great place for both beach time and fishing. Not crowded as it's ID card admittance only, small Exchange as well. Sand fleas aka mole crabs are good for stripers. Fluke season closes 27 SEP in NJ.
As an aside if you want to try freshwater fishing then try the very small body of water right behind the Dunkin Donuts/Service Station on Ft. Dix. Largemouth bass there that few fish for.
Hope you enjoy your tour here in NJ. Keep an eye out for the free trips that the Canyon Runner from Brielle gives to the military via MWR.
As an aside if you want to try freshwater fishing then try the very small body of water right behind the Dunkin Donuts/Service Station on Ft. Dix. Largemouth bass there that few fish for.
Hope you enjoy your tour here in NJ. Keep an eye out for the free trips that the Canyon Runner from Brielle gives to the military via MWR.
Sep 18, 2023 23:28:58 #
Jkmonaghan wrote:
Just transferred to JBMDL from Virginia.. grew up in Maryland, spent many a day fishing Chesapeake Bay for Stripers and Blues.. Would like some general ideas on fishing for them here in NJ. Plan on taking a few days off in October and thinking of trying my luck at LBI. Anybody have any advice fishing from the shore.. Is bait better?? I prefer lures but whatever works best I'm willing to try. TIA
The fall run won’t be on yet in October, but there will be some stripers around in ocean and bay. Check out " Bayside Dave” on Facebook and YouTube. Check in with Fisherman’s Headquarters its right where you come onto the island in Ship Bottom they can help you with everything and their website has some great info for fishing on the island as well. Surf City bait and tackle is just north of Ship Bottom, Jingles’ bait and tackle is south on the island in Beach Haven. If you have 4wheel drive you can drive on the beach but each township has their own passes and rules. From the beach try Bunker chunks and mullet or clam for bait fishing. I prefer throwing plugs while bait is soaking.
Sep 19, 2023 00:27:57 #
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