South New Jersey Fishing Report ( Little Egg Artificial Reef )
Posted on August 16, 2008 by Jonathan Carr |
TIME/DATE: 10AM to 1PM on Saturday, August 16, 2008
LOCATION:Little Egg Artificial Reef
GPS: 39.29″18.60N, 74.12″13.90W
CATCH: 5 Sea Bass, 12 Sea Robin
BAIT: Squid
,Berkley Saltwater Gulp
Rig: Single fluke hook (36″ leader) w/2oz round sinker or 3oz pyramid sinker
Method: Drifting
Water Depth: 55-65 ft.
Water Temperature: 71F
Weather Conditions: Sunny, Clear, 82F, 5Mph SW winds.
Seas: Calmest I have seen the Atlantic In-shore all summer. 1-2ft swells.
Summary:
The crew consisted of Paul, Ed, Mike, and myself. We departed at 8:30AM and arrived at the reef around 10AM. What a nice, calm, and relaxing ride it was! The Little Egg Artificial Reef was crowded with lots of boats ranging from small to large. Rumors have been flying around claiming the reefs have been “turned on” now that the water is finally above 70F. Well it sure was…
Boats all around us were pulling in nice sized Sea Bass. When we first arrived, a school of bait-fish was jumping next to us. Before we knew it we were pulling in Sea Robins at an annoying pace. In between all of them, were the 5 Sea Bass pictured above…what a great day of fishing!
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