Hook'em & Cook'em
Fishing Report - Updated: 6/13/08 @ 11:30pm

6/13/08
THE YELLOW FIN ARE HERE!!!! Well as close as here can get for right now.
Yesterday (Thursday) the Fish Whistle went out to the Wilmington and trolled toward the Spencer. They were fishing at the temperature break of 62-73 degrees. They were caught on the cooler side of the water. They came back to the dock with 12 yellow fin, the heaviest weighed in at 48.6lbs., 1 blue fin and a 22.6lb dolphin.Check out the pictures on the website.
The thresher are still hanging out around the B-bouy, they have been weighing in anywhere from 180-262 pounds. Still using bunker chum and whole fish for bait.
We have had some Mako sharks brought in too. They are on the smaller side. No really big ones to speak of yet. They also have been caught on whole baits like mackerel and blue fish along with bunker/bluefish chum.
The inlet is still producing blue fish, althought not as plentiful as past weeks.
There are some rock fish being caught primarily at night on the incoming tide.
An 8.2lb trout was caught today using a white bucktail while drifting in the inlet.
Today the flounder started to turn on in the inlet. The Gale Force brought in some flounder that were caught out there on shiners. They weighed in at 4-5lbs.
Sea bass still continue to be caught in large numbers with more keepers showing up. The Capt. Bob II had a charter on Thursday and they returned to the dock with at least 60 keepers. They were fishing with salted clams or squid.
The fishing seems to be picking up so come get your baits and your tackle here at Hook 'em & Cook 'em.
And if you don't come back with anything, just remember the seafood store always has a supply of fresh fish available for sale. It may be cheaper than putting fuel in that boat.

Happy fishing.
Mrs. Bert

6/6/08
WELL HELLO SUMMER!!! Boy did it get hot and humid fast. And with this hot and humid weather the shark fishing has picked up the last 3-4 days. It also didn't hurt that Mako Madness is going on this week-end. Thresher sharks are hitting the docks pretty steady now. We have had at least 4 brought in since yesterday and more people are planning to go out for them. They are fairly close inshore so people are not having to run a great distance to catch something fun.
The ones that have come to the dock have ranged any where from 125lbs up to 307lbs. You can look on the picture gallery and see for yourself. The seabass are still on the short side. You will find you are going to catch more throw backs than keepers right now.
There is some good news to speak of, a 4.4lb flounder was brought in from B-buoy today. It was caught drifting out at B-buoy with a squid and minnow combo.
The blues are still the top catch in the inlet. Just using a white bucktail seems to be the ticket with those feisty fish. The flounder have been few and far between as far as keepers go. Both in the inlet and the back bays.
An 8.7lb sheepshead was caught in the Rehoboth Bay today using peeler crab.
And there still continue to be an occasional legal rock fish caught.
The surf is reporting the same, skates, sand sharks and blue fish. With an occasional rock fish being taken.
As we get ready for this heat wave, don't forget to get plenty of ice for the fish and the cold drinks. I would hate to see all those beers go bad.
For you shark fishermen, we have all your bait needs from whole mackerel, whole bluefish, fresh ground bunker chum to our special mix of bluefish and bunker chum, known to catch the MONSTERS!!!!

The seafood store is fully stocked with the local fish from out commercial fisherman in the area. Local scallops, which are excellent steamed, sea trout, blue fish, rock fish, tuna, swordfish, mako shark and smoked fish too. Don't forget we can steam your seafood to order. It only takes a few minutes. Come and taste for your self.

Remember Keep Cool out there!!!
Mrs. Bert

6/01/08
Well May has been a very busy month....let's re-cap shall we...first we had a Nor'easter, which flooded 3 out of 4 of our vehicles. I lost my van (also known as the RED ROCKET), Brittany's Expedition got flooded and Melissa's poor little Mazda got it too. Fortunately, Bert's good ole truck made it through and was our taxi service taking us all around to get new cars. That took about a week. Then the next week was Graduation. We are so very proud of Brittany. She will be attending LSU, and majoring in Athletic Training and Sports Medicine in the fall...which is really summer, considering they start in August. Then there was Memorial Day Week-end, which we all know is very busy around here. And let's not forget all the soccer practices for Christopher and softball games for Lauren. Well enough about us...now on to the fishing reports.

The back bay has been slow going for flounder, people are reporting short flounder it is hit and miss with any keepers. Just remember flounder regulations have changed to 19.5" for keepers.
The inlet reports of good rock fishing on the incoming tide at night from the shore as well as boat. People are using black buck tails, dark colored bomber lures or poppers. The blue fish have really started hitting this week-end. Just use a white buck tail with or with out a worm, gotcha plugs or kastmaster lures. Blue fish are stupid and bite on anything, you could probably catch one on a tin can. Just cast, jig and reel. Sounds pretty easy but those rocks will get you every time. Shad have been caught in the inlet too. Although the majority was caught last week-end there are still small schools every once and a while. Just use a speck rig or shad dart. A couple keeper flounder have been caught right around that special spot at the Coast Guard wall and Bubble Gum beach. The ones pictured in the gallery were caught with just a plain white bucktail. No bait, no nothing!!! You still will see some tautog caught in the inlet, but remember togging is closed until July 1st. CATCH AND RELEASE ONLY!!!
The inshore wrecks are producing a lot of short sea bass with tog too. But more keepers are beginning to show up. 5lb-12lb blue fish showed up at Lightship for the IRBA's Bluefish Tournament. 8 year old Abby caught the winning fish weighing in at 12lbs. Congrats to Abby. The Miss Donna took top honors in the combined weight division with 32.7lbs total.
A yellow fin and a blue fin were brought to the docks last Sunday, by Fish Whistle. They were fishing south of the Norfolk Canyon. What a long ride that had to of been. They were trolling iland lures with ballyhoo.
Sharks have started hitting the docks today. We have had a thresher brought in today. It weighed in at 65lbs. It was caught around B-bouy.
And then an 85lb Mako was brought in by Mega Bite. They were using our fresh ground chum. We also have our "Special Mix" Chum.
Well that's all for now, stop by and visit and check out our latest tackle selections and fresh seafood.

5/11/08
Happy Mother's Day!!! Take your mom fishing. Hope everyone is getting ready for the fishing season. At the marina the boats are slowly going back into the water and there are more boats showing up in the inlet and back bays.
The stripers have been hitting hard in the inlet on the incoming tide at night. Some report seeing about 10 people catching their limits. They tell me they are using bombers or stretch 25's. I weighed in one that was 20 lbs. There also have been reports of some tog, flounder (many short) and blue fish.
Flounder are being caught in the back bay around Quillen's Point. One fisherman reported catching his limit with 2 of the fish measuring over 20". The popular bait for catching the flatties are live minnows with a piece of squid.
The sea bass are starting to show up on the inshore wrecks. Doc Peoples, from the Spectacle, went fishing on Monday and had a nice catch with fish weighing in at 2-3lbs. The sea bass are wanting sand fleas.
The head boat Capt. Bob II has been fishing full days on the week-ends for tog. They have had several trips when they have limited out. Today will be the last day of our full day trips we will begin running 1/2 day trips daily on May 16th.
There have been some skate, sharks, blue fish and an occasional striper being taken on the beach. Use finger mullet or a cut bait for the blues. Use a buck tail and live or artificial blood worms.
There was a 125.2lb mako shark caught by Free Spool on April 25th. The were fishing at the Elephants Trunk. Chumming the water with Hook 'em & Cook 'em's fresh ground bunker chum and doubling up whole mackerel.
Beginning Monday, May 12th, the tog season is closed until June 30th. And the new flounder regulations go into effect. The new size limit is 19.5" at 4 per person.
Don't forget to get your fishing license! Everyone that fishes in Delaware waters to 3 miles out is required to have a fishing license. If you are fishing outside of the 3 miles you don't need one.
New items are continuing to come into the tackle store and I am constantly having to rearrange the pegs to make room. Come in and see the new Hollow Core Blue Diamond Braid. It is available in several different test. This product is great for making your own wind on leaders for offshore fishing.
There are also some new items from Fish Bites. They have had to keep up with the competition by introducing their artificial baits in fish shapes. We have a jerk bait, paddle tail and some worms available now. We are also carrying a line of trolling lures from Chesapeake Lures. A lot of rock fisherman say they are the hot ticket in the Chesapeake Bay. They come in a couple different colors and weights.
We now have tournament legal hooks are on the shelf in Owner, Gamataksu, Mustad Ultra Points and Eagle Claw brands.
The Spro dura grub worms are your best bet for those pesky blue fish. They hold up twice as long as a regular plastic worm.
We have a new brand of spinning reels, the Wave. Its new design is pretty interesting, you might want to come check it out. Okuma has come out with its cheaper version of the jigging rod. This rod is comparable to the Shimano without the price.
If you are looking for a new are better way to store your gear check out the new Shimano Broadway tackle system bags. They have more compartments and storage for offshore gear. We also have the Tallus trolling rods with the Aftco butt and the 2 speed Tiagra reels.
Come in and check us out. We may be small, but we've got it all. And with great service.

4/11/08
Well today this bright shiny thing in the sky made an appearance....I think they call that thing the SUN!!! With the sun also came people to work on their boats and get them ready for this up and coming fishing season.
For those of you who like to go offshore fishing the word is out that there are tuna at the Wilmington. On Thursday April 10th, a 37.5lb blue fin was caught trolling with a green squid spreader bar. Now work a little harder on getting that boat in the water.
The inshore report is still bringing in some tog, not as much as earlier in the season, but none the less they are there while we wait for warmer water ,and weather and the sea bass. (Now you are only allowed 3 per person right now at 15" on the tog)
There have been reports of mackerel off the shore of Atlantic City, so unless they make a detour and come back, they are probably gone for this season.
There have been reports of some blue fish on the surf. Fisherman are using cut finger mullet on a top and bottom rig to catch a few.
The stripers are also being caught on the surf using blood worms (fresh or Fish Bites). This is mostly to the south of us, around Assateague and that area.
Stripers are making an appearance in the inlet, but they are on the short side.
Flounder are also making an appearance around the Coast Guard station and on the South side of the jetty behind the houses, and over by the VFW. Some have been caught on bucktails, some on flounder rigs.
Yesterday a gentleman came in a reported that he saw a 21" tog get caught off the rocks at the inlet too.
With the arrival of spring also comes the arrival of new and exciting fishing equipment to our shop, so stop by, we would be glad to see you.

Mrs. Bert

3/26/08
Happy Spring Everyone!
Everyone is itching for the weather to finally warm up and fishing to turn on. The tautog fishing continues to be the primary catch for those willing to brave the winds and get out there. Capt John Nedelka has been catching the bucked tooth critter on a pretty regular basis. On his last trip he also brought back a 4.7lb cod. He also reported a sea bass.
Capt. Mike Rivera, from On Delivery, had an off shore trip for sea bass. He traveled 62 miles off to load up his charter with over 100 bass. Nice trip!!!
The inlet has produced some nice stripers, if you are lucky enough to hook up on one. They are measuring in at 27". There have been some reports of flounder being caught both in the inlet and the back bay. A nice 9.5lb flounder was caught in the inlet last Saturday and there have been SOME flounder caught on the south side of the inlet back behind the condo's and the VFW.
Surf fishing was non-existent since the wind has been blowing FOREVER. But the guys down at Assatague have been doing well with the striper. So I have heard.
Since a sea bass has been reported being caught let's hope they turn on soon, since tautog limits go down to 4 per person on April 1st.
We are now opened on Friday, Saturday and Sunday 7am-5pm. Our live bait supplies include green crabs and asian box crabs.
Just a reminder: DNREC meeting concerning flounder regulations is on March 27th at 7pm

3/8/08
Well I was informed by a customer at the shop today that I needed to update the report, so thank you goes to "John the Jerk" (his words not mine) Things have been slow due to the weather, but everyone is itching to get out and go fishing. I guess a few days of warmer weather and you start getting ants in your pants.
There have been some tog caught still out in the ocean. Capt. John Nedelka, from the Karen Sue, keeps going out, when the weather permits. He has some pictures posted in the gallery.
I have read some reports that there were a few tog being caught in the inlet as well, but don't quote me on that.
If you haven't heard there are some new flounder regulations to be debated in Dover.
Five management options will be presented that include potential minimum size limits ranging between 18.5 and 19.5 inches in combination with various creel limits that range from 1 to 4 fish per day and also incorporate seasonal closures. Public comment received at this meeting will become part of the public hearing record and help guide the Department's decision making process pertaining to final regulations for the 2008 fishing season.
The public comments started Monday 3/3, voice your opinions to the fisheries division.
Here are the options:
#1 - 2 fish @ 18.5", CLOSED season 5/11 to 6/22, 322 day open season
#2 - 1 fish @ 19" NO closed season
#3 - 4 fish @ 19", CLOSED season 5/11 to 6/1, 343 day open season
#4 - 4 fish @ 19", CLOSED season 8/24 to 12/31, 235 day open season
#5 - 4 fish @19.5" NO closed season

Please contact both

Rick Cole
richard.cole@state.de.us
(302)739-9914

Roy Miller
Fisheries Administrator
302-739-9914
Roy.Miller@state.de.us

It probably wouldn't be a bad idea to contact your local representative too.

There have also been some changes to the Tautog fishing.
Here is what I could find:
Jan 1-March 31 open with 10 fish at 14"
April 1 - May 11 open with 3 fish at 15"
May 12 - June 30 closed
July 1 - Aug 31 open with 10 fish at 14"
Sept 1 - Sept 28 closed
Sept 29 - Dec 31 open with 10 fish at 14"

This year will be our first year to attend Lurefest, sponsored by saltfish.net. I look forward to seeing you there, I will bring some new items in the fishing world and will be selling the GFL's (fishing license)

1/8/08
Happy New Year to All!!! Another year of fishing is upon us already, where does the time go?
Here is the latest information from around the area. First I will start by reminding everyone that fishing licenses are now required for all fishing. Fresh water and Salt water, you will also need one for crabbing and clamming.
There have been a few problems with the boat decal but DNREC is working with the manufacturer about this problem, the following info. came from the state web site about the issue.
"New Delaware boat fishing license decals that went on sale Jan. 1 along with the state’s new fishing licenses have been found to be defective and will be replaced by the Division of Fish and Wildlife when the decal’s flaws are corrected.

The division does not expect replacements for the defective decals until late March. However, during the interim, boat fishing licenses, which went into effect with the new year, can still be purchased.

“We’ve made the vendor aware of the defects and are working with the company to correct the problems and produce the new decals as quickly as possible for distribution,” said Division of Fish and Wildlife Director Patrick J. Emory.

Boat anglers are advised that the defective decal that comes with the license should not be applied to a boat, because it does not adhere sufficiently. Boat owners are not required to display the boat fishing decal until they receive its replacement, but they should retain the license as well as the decal for display as proof of purchase.

All boat anglers who have bought the license and received defective decals will be contacted by the Division of Fish and Wildlife and given the corrected version when it becomes available.

For additional information, or to request a decal replacement, please call (302) 739-9918.

Now onto the fishing report,
Capt. John Nedelka of the Karen Sue continues to catch the heck out of tog. He is fishing on some wrecks (unknown) in about 60-80' of water. Using the tog candy.....green crabs.
The inlet and surf have pretty much shut down, for now, but everyone knows things change quickly.
There have been some reports from the Jersey area about mackerel showing up, maybe this is a good indicator for the later winter fishing.
For those who like fishing on the Judy V., we are now in the process of preparing for a major overhaul. This will include new motors, heat/ac and other time consuming work. Wish us luck.
If you are interested in fishing for tog on a headboat word around town in that the "Pirate King" from Lewes, at Anglers Fishing Center will continue to fish throughout the winter time.
And of course you can contact "Karen Sue" for tog charters. He is catching his limits nearly every trip that leaves the dock. Check out the pictures in the gallery.
That's all for now. BENT RODS=HAPPY FISHERMAN!!

12/18
Merry Christmas everyone and hope you are all ready for Ol' Saint Nick, (I'm Not!!!) Here is the sad but true fishing report for the past 2 weeks.
Through Friday (Dec 14th) Stripers had been caught in the inlet (short); keepers caught anywhere from the mouth of the Del. Bay to Ocean City. Mostly 1 - 3 miles off the beach. Using stretch 25's in blue and silver ,chartreuse or red head with white. Some blue fish have been mixed in with the stripers.
Tog are being caught at Fenwick Island wrecks and Site 10. Using green crabs or Asian box crabs, which we now have for sale.
Since then the wind and weather have kept everyone from fishing.
Don't get caught unprepared for next years fishing season. While you are stuck inside start thinking about next years' fishing. Check all that off shore gear, go through your tackle box to see what needs to be replaced. Bring your reels in to get new line.
We have live spot, eels, green crabs and asian box crabs.

We are still (trying) opened daily from 7am-4pm (when the weather is good) Call ahead when the weather is bad. 302-226-8220

11/30/2007
Happy Thanksgiving everyone, hope everyone got there fill of turkey and trimmings.
Now it is time to turn your attention back to striper and tautog fishing. So, get those long johns out and get fishing.
For those of you still interested in off-shore fishing there have been sightings of blue fin tuna at the ham bone but none have been brought into the dock.
The rock fish are biting in the Delaware Bay on bunker and drifting between 8A and 8B using eels or spot (mostly spot).
Trolling along the beach front has been producing blue fish and stripers. Steven Lobo III, of Bethany Beach caught a nice 27lber from the surf.
For those of you still wanting to do some bottom fishing, sea bass are being caught off shore on the off-shore wrecks with water over a 100 feet in depth.
The catch in the inlet has been mostly small tautog and stripers with an occasional keeper in the mix.
Larger tautog are starting to appear on the inshore wrecks.
We have all your bait needs, such as,live spot,eels and green crabs. Since live sand fleas are so hard to come by we have frozen sand fleas
For the holiday season we are offering gift certificates for that angler that has everything.
We are still open daily from 6am-5pm, hope to see you before Christmas.

9/10/07
First let me start by saying "Don't kill the messenger"

Well, the off-shore bite had started to heat up again around the Wilmington and the Baltimore, on the chunk, with butter fish and sardines. The charter boat "Free Spool", with Capt. Sonny Shepanski, went out on an overnighter last Monday to the Baltimore on the true 100 fathom line. They were chunking with butter fish, sardines and live squid. They ended up with 16 yellow fin tuna, the heaviest weighing in at 82.3lbs. The total weight of their fish was over 1000lbs, 11 of which were japped. Then the Michael D went on an overnight trip, to the Wilmington on the true 100 fathom line. They caught only 2 long fin and 3 yellow fin, but they had over 177lbs of mahi.

This past week-end we had just a few boats going out."Pandemonium" came in with 4 mahi, Michael D. came in with a wahoo, and Capt. Ike II had 8 yellowfin and some dolphin. As of today, Monday, no one but the head boat Judy V. and Capt. Bob II were out fishing.

The in-shore report remains spotty at best. The croaker seem to have moved out to the deep, they are being caught around B-Buoy and in the deep water of about 80'to 95'. The sea bass that are being caught are mostly throw backs, but the ones that are being kept are nice size. They have been weighing over 2lbs. Small snapper blue fish have been caught while fishing for the bass and croaker. And, if you are lucky enough to snag one of those illusive KEEPER flounder consider your self fortunate. We have had several nice flounder brought in from B-Buoy, one weighed in at 10 lbs. It was caught using that new favorite bait"Berkley Gulp", but this time it wasn't the swimming minnow, it was the shrimp, in the new penny color. Just when you think you have found what they are biting on, the fish decide they are tired of that taste. Guess that's why tackle stores stay in business.

The surf remains the same, slow. There have been a few reports of croaker (not as much now, small blue fish and some nice size sharks at night time. The croaker will bite on "Fish Bites" artificial blood worm, the blue fish will bite on an old shoe and the sharks are being caught on "Tuna Belly" if you can find it.

The inlet has slowed also. The water temperature is so warm that most of the rock fish are still under size, but if you like the thrill of the hunt, use live spot. You will catch a lot of blue fish in the pursuit of your trophy but, if you are willing to put up with them more power to you. The flounder bite is still pretty decent, but again, you will get far more throw backs than keepers.

And for the back bays, you might want to take the clamming rakes with you to kill the time. But, there are some flounder being caught, although very few.

We have some new products in at the tackle store this week, come and check out the newest in Shimano technology and fish killing. The new butterfly jigging system is in and ready to be demonstrated, just ask for Bert and he will be able to answer all your questions about this new top of the line system. We have the jigs, rods and reels to get you hooked up for the big ones. We also have a new aerating system. This new product from "Longer Life" can be adapted to any cooler and most buckets into a live well for those hard to keep spot. Just use the oxygen adapter in the drain hole of your cooler and presto chango, you have a live well. It comes with two different size air stones to suit the size of your bucket or cooler. It is battery operated and is priced at $22.99. Come by and check it out.

Ballyhoo are now available by the case, call or come by for price and availability.

8/31/07
It has been slow going lately for fishing off-shore, the water temp. has gone up everywhere allowing the tuna to scatter. Today "On Delivery" brought in a yellow fin and some dolphin. Mike reportedly caught these tuna between the Chicken Bone and the Hambone. Charter boat "Contagious" caught a 34.2lb wahoo at the 30 fathom line at the Hot Dog. Extravaganza caught a long fin tuna around Poor Man's.

In-shore fishing had dropped off some but has started to pick up some this week. The croaker are hitting on clam, "Fish Bites" blood worm, squid. Flounder have been hitting at Old Grounds, site 10 and outside of A-Buoy. A 9lb flounder was caught west of B-Buoy in the out going shipping channel. Dom Scaglione was fishing with squid and shiners.

Sea bass are plentiful, however most of them are under the legal size of 12", but there are still 2-3lbers still being caught. They are catching them on salted clam, sand fleas, Berkley Gulp and jigs.
Blue fish are being picked up among all of these fish.

Trigger fish were brought in today they were caught along Fenwick Shoal.

As for the Inlet fish report:

Tons and tons of flounder are being caught, but only a few nice ones are being kept.

Tons and tons of sea bass are being caught, but only a few nice ones are being kept.

Tons and tons of rock fish are being caught, but only a few nice ones are being kept.

Tons and tons of tautog are being caught, but only a few nice ones are being kept.

I THINK YOU GET THE PICTURE!!!!!

The keeper flounder are being caught on live spot or "Berkley Gulp" swimming minnow, in white, pink or chartreuse colors. The 3" or 4" shrimp in the new penny color has also been working on occasion.

The surf report is slow too. There have been reports of some king fish and croaker being caught on "Fish Bites" blood worms formula. Some small blues small rock fish and some sharks at night time.

Don't be discourage by the reports, there are still some nice being caught. So load up on the bait and ice and go spend some relaxing time on the water.

8/10/07
Well folks sorry for the delay in the fishing report, I have been a little busy.
Let me get started with the inlet report: Sea trout have been caught on live spot, on the corner of the Coast Guard station. Flounder are still being caught in large numbers by the coast guard station and the south side of the inlet. Although most are throw backs a majority of the keepers are being caught with live spot. We have had some caught with the good old favorite of minnow and squid combination. If you are lucky enough to find some tiger minnows, they work the best. There have also been reports of flounder being caught with a "Berkley Gulp", the white, chartreuse or pink in the swimming mullet works well with a jig head weighing about 3/4oz. The "New Penny" color in the shrimp style also has caught flounder.

We now have a new bait from "Berkley", it is called Gulp Alive!. It is a little bucket full of the swimming mullet in the bait formula, in either white or chartreuse. You can place your bait back in the bucket to re-charge it for fishing later.

The rock fish have been caught mostly at night on live spot, they have generally been short with a few keepers in the mixed.

With the water temp. going up with the hot weather, the tautog are undersize with not many keepers showing up.

Croakers are being caught using squid or "Fish Bites" artificial bloodworm.

The back bay is still producing some keeper flounders as well, all being caught with live spot, squid & minnow combo or "Berkley Gulp's" white swimming mullet.

The inshore fishing has slowed somewhat with the sea bass, but the croaker are starting to pick up more. The Old Grounds are showing some keeper flounder. Trigger fish are showing up on the inshore wrecks, the bait of choice is green crabs.

The off-shore fishing has slowed with the warming of the water. The fish seem to have spread out all over with the rise in the water temp. and no sign of a temp break.Blue fin are being caught on the chunk now at Sausages, Hambone and 19 fathom lump. Yellow fin are further offshore from 70 fathom line to east side of the Canyons. Wahoo are being caught from the Baltimore to the Norfolk Canyons. Dolphin are still not showing up in large numbers.

6/30/07
Well I am happy to report that the tuna bite has picked back up again. After an overnighter "Capt. Ike II" with Captains Dave Collins and Mike Magee brought in a 174lb Mako shark and 2 yellow fin tuna. They reported fishing around the Poor Man's Canyon. No sooner had they unloaded, they had reloaded with more ice and bait and were underway again for yet another overnighter. We will report what they brought in on tomorrow's report.

The second boat in from off-shore was "Wave Dancer" they too were on an overnighter as well. They were also at the "Poor Man's" They brought in 8 tuna.

Capt. Tom Murphy, from the charter boat "Mega Bite" brought to the dock a nice catch of yellow and some blue with one dolphin in the mix.They largest of the tuna weighed in at 47lbs.

Private boat "Natural Ability" reported that they were South of Poor Man's when they hooked up with their 5 yellow fin. They were using naked ballyhoo with "Iland" trackers. The hot color was pink, followed by green & yellow then blue & white.

Doc Peoples, from the "Spectacle" brought in 3 yellow and 1 dolphin.

Most of the action was in to the dock by at least 6pm since they IRBA is having their annual July 4th Tuna Tournament. Come and check out the docks for the boats bring in their catch from 3-6pm.

We did have late comer to the dock. Bill Dickenson and Rick "Doc" DuShuttle brought in a 50lb blue fin that they reported they caught around the Hot Dog. Bill said they caught it right on the outside were the temp break was.

As for the in-shore report we can say that the seabass fishing has definitely turned around. They are catching more keepers and the flounder have begun to pick up with reports of keepers being caught around the Old Grounds as well as site 10. The head boat, Judy V., brought in several nice flounder, one weighed in at 4.3lbs with more weighing in around the 2-3lb range.

The charter boat "Miss Ene III" with Capt. Ed Wagner had a great catch of sea bass(over 60lbs) and tautog(over 50lbs). The anglers reported they used salted clams for the sea bass and sand flea or green crab for the taug.

Capt. Mike Rivera also showed up to the dock with 30lbs of sea bass that were caught out around site 12. Also, using salted clam.

A small boater "Summer's Toy" brought in a 147lb Thresher shark that they caught out around B-buoy using chum and whole mackerel baits.

Now on to the Inlet and back bay report. We have had some flounder starting to show up on the south side of the inlet around by the condos. The blue fish continue to be the dominate fish being caught in the inlet. Mostly using white buck tail with a white worm or a "Hopkins" or "Gotcha Plug" .Ken Savage, off of Gale Force Charters, brought in a nice catch of both from a morning half day trip.

A rock fish was brought to us by TGIF, John. He was using spot, (when you can find them) to catch the 10lb keeper.

Speaking of spot, there was a report of some spot being caught around the area so we can look forward to them increasing in number fairly soon. Give us a call to see our availability.

Now for the final area to report on, the surf. I had someone report that king fish are showing up. They were using the tried and true bait, finger mullet with, what else, a mullet rig. This report came from 3R's road.

Well that does it for now, so keep fishing. I'm going to bed!!!