Here’s an update on the Long Beach Island fishing front as well as some bonus info on line control. Let’s go fishing and enjoy the back stretch of summer!
What's a good tactic to get on those jetty triggerfish? I've tried a high-low with small hooks and sandfleas, no luck. Looking to catch my first one! Thanks for the report Greg.
Sorry for delay in response. I just saw your question now. Full disclosure I'm not a trigger jetty expert! I catch them in the boat using hi/lo #1 hook with sand fleas. I think if you keep trying you'll get em. Most triggers that I catch are NOT tight to the structure like tog. They are usually positioned like sea bass, above or slightly off to the side. With the jetty this can be a difficult approach. I would suggest fishing the down side of a rock outcropping. A rip or eddy will usually give these location. Also scouting at a blowout low tide can be very helpful learning the jetty's nooks and crannies. Another thing which should be considered with all target species... a slower current will usually outproduce a ripping current. Remember tide and current are two different things. Hope that helps.
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Thanks! It isn't easy but we try our best. It's team work that makes the dream work.
Monsoon you're talking about just finished through here in the Raritan Bay area finished up about 6:00 flooding around here too
I went fishing in the bay in Surf City I didn’t catch anything I’m trying again tonight
What's a good tactic to get on those jetty triggerfish? I've tried a high-low with small hooks and sandfleas, no luck. Looking to catch my first one! Thanks for the report Greg.
Sorry for delay in response. I just saw your question now. Full disclosure I'm not a trigger jetty expert! I catch them in the boat using hi/lo #1 hook with sand fleas. I think if you keep trying you'll get em. Most triggers that I catch are NOT tight to the structure like tog. They are usually positioned like sea bass, above or slightly off to the side. With the jetty this can be a difficult approach. I would suggest fishing the down side of a rock outcropping. A rip or eddy will usually give these location. Also scouting at a blowout low tide can be very helpful learning the jetty's nooks and crannies. Another thing which should be considered with all target species... a slower current will usually outproduce a ripping current. Remember tide and current are two different things. Hope that helps.
I went to every bait store and none of them sell live brown worms