[624433]

I'm heading out around jones inlet this weekend. Should I try my luck at flounder in the back bays or do you think I would be able to catch some Blackfish around the wantauge bridges??? Whatya say guys??

 

[togmaster]

fulton

Fulton fish market that is. Water is cold no tog in the bays try the flounder in very shallow water. only shot .

 

[624433]

Thanks Tog,
I was gonna try around the massepequa area or the first wantauge. You got ant hot spots to share??

 

[Leprechaun]

Matzapizza Cove - First pole on the west side - throw one anchor in the deep water and then back your boat up to the east and put your stern anchor up in the shallower water - you should end up in about 10' of water when you are done.

If nothing there - go up inside the cove in the direction of the Alhambra pier/dock and feel around for some mud in about 8' of water.

These are hardly "Secret" spots, but very effective early-season areas anyway - I doubt you'll do much given the extrememly cold water, but if ya just gotta get out . . .

rgds, Leprechaun

(This post edited by Leprechaun on 03/20/2003)

 

[614048]

Try to catch some shallower areas after the incoming starts if its a sunny day. If the chum doesn't work after awhile try drifting if the current is not ripping. Use a free spool on the drift and at the slightest hint of a nibble feed the line and let the fish eat before lifting.

 

[Corazon]

fish the outgoing

If you are going to get lucky you need to fish the outgoing. The water is warmer on the outgoing because it has been heated up.

Incoming water brings in fresh COLD ocean water that will turn off the bite.

Good luck,
Capt. Doug

 

[616787]

I'm counting on exactly the strategy CORAZON mentions to catch flounder in the crick here

 

[Capt.XXX]

Not Necessarily So...

Checking my logs incoming vs outgoing isn't so easy to predict as far as the temperature goes. If you are say Striper fishing by the inlet with clam bellies, then Capt. Doug's statement would be right on. But, you should be targeting these early flatties way in the back areas. Therefore, water temp really is a function of what the water is running over to get to the location where you are fishing. If incoming tide has water running over a very large expanse of mudflats before it gets to you, then the water temp at your fishing spot will go up! It all depends on your location and your experience with fishing these spots.

- Capt. Fred

 

[LarryNoBoat]

I think sunshine will be a major factor this weekend. On a clear day those 2-6 foot drops can really heat up by the afternoon.

 

[618503]

What water temps do the fish become active?

 

[616787]

Report from Gerritsen Beach creek:

Wow, I couldn't wait to get back here to tell you how I did. The fishing was great. A beautiful day, and it took a few casts to get my distance down. After that, I was winging them out there like no one's business. Mojoe and another friend came by, and we had a good chat about boating, fishing, and the season to come. The water looked particularly clean, and the wildlife was enjoying the weather, much like us......it was tshirt weather!

I tried out my new rigs, self-snelled double corn bead tandems, much like I will use on the boat. A great day - got the plumbing work done, then some fishing - can't beat that! Tomorrow, it will be all boat - getting the dock utilities in, starting her up, and bringing the beast over to the new tie-up! It's nice to get a peek at summer

 

[LarryNoBoat]

Well the sun was shining and it was 64 deg so I bought a dozen worms and gave it a shot. I tried three shallow spots for flounder or bass that I fish this time of year in the very western sound. Not one hit fishing 2 hours before high and 2 hours after.