Sunday, October 5, 2008 10:45:11 AM

Sea Bass are starting to show at the Cape May Reef. Alan Ritter had a dozen keepers on a half day trip while fishing on his Little Devil II out of Wildwood, NJ. Croakers and snapper Bluefish are being caught along the Wildwood beachfront. Look for birdplays. In the surf, there are some Kingfish and a few small Stripers, but snapper Bluefish is the main bite right now. Justin Fesler, of Cape May, NJ had a 29" and a 30" Striped Bass from the North Wildwood beach while livelining Spot. Offshore, we're still looking for the Yellowfin Tuna. The Mahi-Mahi are plentiful and some Wahoo and White Marlin are being caught. In the Back Bays there's plenty of short Stripers being caught along the Sod Banks and around bridge pilings at night, on Clam or Top Water lures. On the Kayak Fishing scene, Suzanne Smith of Philadelphia, reported a 26 inch Striper caught near a bridge piling that took her for a nice ride on her Hobie Outback Kayak. Crabby Jack gives the crabbing two Claws this week.

Sunday, September 21, 2008 1:31:04 PM

Croakers are still everywhere along the beachfront from Wildwood to Cape May. Sea Bass are starting to show at the Reef. The bait is starting to move out of the back bays and the surf fishing should improve steadily. The first day of the Northeast blow, bluefish blitzed the North Wildwood beach for quite a few hours keeping the surf fishermen busy. Before the Northeast wind, there was an excellent White Marlin bite from the Poormans Canyon up to the Wilmington Canyon. In the back bays a few small Stripers are patrolling the Sod Banks, mainly in the early mornings and evenings. Bill Myers of North Wildwood had two nice Stripers caught on a Mirro Lure while trolling the sod banks on his Hobie Mirage Revolution kayak. Crabby Jack gives the crabbing two claws this week.

Sunday, September 14, 2008 3:51:12 PM

Croakers are still being caught along the Wildwood and Cape May beachfront. Small bluefish are also being caught along the beachfront and in the surf. a few Sea Bass are being caught out at the reef. Martin Pastuszek of Ocean City, NJ weighed in a 3 pound 8 ounce Sea Bass caught at Reef Site 11 while fishing on the Ol-Jo IV. Offshore, the Tuna bite is still slow. The White Marlin bite is red hot in the Baltimore and Wilmington Canyons, along with scattered dolphin, and an occaisional Wahoo. Crabby Jack gives the crabbing 2 claws this week.

Sunday, August 31, 2008 1:21:08 PM

At Cape May Point, Croaker fishing remains good with some Kingfish and Weakfish in the mix. A few Flounder are still being caught around the Inlets. Bob Falck, of Cape May, NJ weighed in an 8 pound 4 ounce Flounder caught on a minnow near Hereford Inlet. Some keeper Flounder showed up at the tire units at the Cape May Reef this week. Fluking at the Old Grounds and Reef Site 11 is the best that it's been in a few weeks. Spot have invaded the beach and are being caught all along the Wildwood beachfront on Fishbites or bloodworms. Small Stripers are being caught along the back bay sod banks on Top water plugs, mainly on the early morning or evening high tides. A few Bluefin Tuna are being caught near the Lobster Claw while chunking, jigging and trolling, but the bite is slower than it was last week. Bluefin Tuna are being caught while trolling near the Elephant Trunk. Scott Nave of Wildwood, NJ weighed in a 91 pound Bluefin Tuna caught near the Elephant Trunk while trolling a Blue & White Ilander lure and Ballyhoo on the Big Bully II out of Wildwood. Crabby Jack gives the crabbing three claws this week.

Sunday, August 24, 2008 1:11:52 PM

Flounder are still being caught in the Back Bays near the Inlets. At Cape May Point there are some keeper Flounder, Croakers, Kingfish, small Weakfish and Bluefish. Brendan Kelly, age 11, of Philadelphia, PA weighed in a 4 pound 4 ounce Flounder and Brendan's Uncle Joe Kelly weighed in a 3 pound 14 ounce Flounder caught near Cape May Point on their boat Time Out. Flounder are being caught at the Old Grounds and Reef Site 11. Flounder are starting to show at the Cape May Reef with mostly throwbacks being caught. Small Stripers are being caught along the back bay sod banks near docks and bridges mainly at night using Clam for bait. The Lobster Claw area remains the best bet for Bluefin Tuna this week while chunking, trolling and jigging. Bob McCormick and crew weighed in a 41 pound Wahoo caught while trolling near the Lobster Claw. In the Canyons Yellowfin Tuna are starting to show along with Blue Marlin, White Marlin and Mahi-Mahi while trolling and jigging.

Sunday, August 24, 2008 1:01:32 PM

Report from Sunday, August 17, 2008: In the Back Bays Flounder are still hanging near the inlets. Ed Rust, a.k.a. "Captain Flatty" had three keeper Flounder weighing up to 5 pounds 13 ounces from near Cold Spring Inlet. Jim Force of Marysville, PA weighed in an 8 pound 8 ounce Flounder taken on a Gulp Shrimp from the ICW behind Wildwood. Stripers are biting at night along the Back Bay sod banks, and near bridges and dock lights. At Cape May Point there are some keeper Flounder mixed with Croakers, Kingfish, small Weakfish and Bluefish. Flounder up to 8 pounds are being caught at the Old Grounds and Reef Site 11. In the Delaware Bay, Weakfish are being caught near Bug Light. Offshore the Blue Fin Tuna bite has moved north to the Lobster Claw area. Fish over 100 pounds are being caught while trolling, chunking and jigging. The Baltimore and Wilmington Canyons are producing Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi-Mahi, Blue and White Marlin.

Sunday, August 10, 2008 2:38:15 PM

Well, the water temperature along the beachfront has finally warmed up to more normal temperatures. Fluke, Weakfish, Kingfish, Croakers and Snapper Blues are being caught all along the beachfront from Cold Spring Inlet around to the Cape May Canal entrance. Squid and Minnows is the bait of choice. We expect that within the week the Cape May Reef should start to turn on. Sam Nappi of Key West, FL weighed in a 5 pound 12 ounce Flounder caught near Cape May Point. Six year old, Martin Vradinski of Newtown, PA weighed in his first ever Flounder at 1 pound 13 ounces. He caught the fish on squid and minnow near Cape May Point. Fluke are being caught at the Old Grounds and Reef Site 11 and some days are better than others. Offshore the Bluefin Tuna bite is still on, but it is not as red hot as it was a few weeks ago. The canyons are producing Blue and White Marlin, a nice spread of Yellowfin Tuna and Mahi-mahi. Crabby Jack gives the crabbing 3 ½ claws this week.

Sunday, August 3, 2008 1:03:15 PM

Flounder are still around the Inlets and in the Delaware Bay just outside the canal and over to the rips. Alot of shorts remain in the mix. Kingfish and small Weakfish are also being caught in the Delaware Bay, just outside the canal on Fishbites or Bloodworms. Andrew Keirsey of Cape May, NJ weighed in an 8 pound 5 ounce Flounder caught on squid and minnow near Hereford Inlet. Flounder are being caught at the Old Grounds and Reef Site 11 and it’s getting better every day. The Cape May Reef remains slow. Bluefin Tuna are still being caught at Massey’s Canyon and the 19 Fathom Lump while chunking Butterfish and Sardine’s and while Butterfly jigging. The bite has been better when boat traffic is light, and finding the baitfish is key. There have been reports of Bluefin Tuna at the East Lump this week. Good reports are coming from the Spencer and Wilmington Canyons of Yellowfin Tuna, White Marlin and several Blue Marlin while trolling with green machines, cedar plugs, and Ilander Lures with Ballyhoo. There is a good White Marlin bite at the Poorman’s Canyon. In the back bays there are plenty of small Stripers patrolling the Sod Banks and around dock lights and the start of the outgoing tide has been the best. Crabby Jack gives the crabbing 3 ½ claws this week.

Sunday, July 27, 2008 1:54:26 PM

Flounder are still being caught in the Back Bays and around the Inlets. The outgoing tide seems to be the best. In the Delaware Bay, Flounder are being caught near Cape May Point. James Pierce of Wilmington, DE had two keeper Flounder from the ICW behind Wildwood. Renee Lerro of Wildwood weighed in a 3 pound 5 ounce Flounder caught near Hereford Inlet on her boat My Lil Shadow. Frank Scirrotto of Cherry Hill, NJ weighed in a 6 pound 4 ounce Flounder caught near Cold Spring Inlet from his Hobie Mirage Outback kayak. The Cape May Reef action was still slow this week. There is a decent Flounder bite at the Old Grounds and Reef Site 11. There is an excellent Bluefin Tuna bite at Massey’s Canyon, the 19 Fathom Lump, the Hambone, and nearby lumps and bumps while chunking and jigging. Find the bait and you will find the fish. Capt. Chris Gatley and friends fished with Scott Pierce and Skip Jastremski of Stalker Sportfishing and they went 4 for 10 on Bluefin Tuna to 150 pounds while Butterfly Jigging and chunking Sardines. They also boated 15 Dolphin to 10 pounds. Crabby Jack gives the crabbing 4 claws this week.

Sunday, July 20, 2008 3:39:19 PM

Flounder are starting to move out of the Back Bays and fish are being caught around the inlets. Stephen Hanscom, age 7, of Voorhees, NJ weighed in a 4 pound 3 ounce Flounder he caught near Cold Spring Inlet on an Aqua Clear Rig. Reef action was still slow this week, however Flounder are being caught at the Old Grounds and Site 11. There is an excellent Bluefin Tuna bite at the 19 Fathom Lump, and nearby lumps and humps. Fish are being caught while chunking and while Butterfly Jigging. Crabbing was good this week with some nice crabs caught on the Full Moon.

Sunday, July 6, 2008 2:09:44 PM

Flounder fishing is still good in the Back Bays. Candice Dunn, age 13 of Shawcrest, NJ weighed in a 3 pound 6 ounce Flounder caught in the Back Bays of Wildwood. Bruce Fish of Wildwood, NJ weighed in a 5 pound Flounder caught on a minnow near Richardson Channel and the ICW. Bill Anderson of Limerick, PA pulled in a 5 pound 9 ounce Flounder from the back waters. Frank and Colleen Scirotto of Cherry Hill, NJ weighed in a 6 pound Flounder from the Back Bay. On the Kayak Fishing Scene, Tony Stefano of Drexel Hill, PA had two keeper Flounder caught from his Hobie Kayak. Frank Scirrotto of Cherry Hill, NJ had three Flounder to 4 pounds caught from his Hobie Mirage Outback Kayak. Flounder are starting to show at the Old Grounds and Reef Site 11. Flounder action in the Delaware Bay has picked up with nice catches coming from the Punk Grounds area over near the shipping lanes. Andy Beccari of North Wildwood, NJ weighed in a 4 pound 5 ounce Flounder caught in the Delaware Bay near 9 and 10 Buoy. The Bluefin Tuna bite has turned on at 19 Fathom Lump and Massey’s Canyon, especially while chunking. Some fish were caught while trolling, but the chunking bite was red hot. Gaffer Dolphin are mixed in with the Tuna. Robert Christopher of Hammonton, NJ weighed in an 88 pound Bluefin Tuna caught at 19 Fathom Lump while chunking on his boat Cara Mia. Alan Ritter of Wildwood, NJ weighed in a 81 pound Bluefin caught while trolling on the Big Bully out of Wildwood, NJ. At Five Fathom Bank between FFB and 4 FB are all the Bluefish you want while trolling Clark Spoons. Mike Lobianco and Billy McFetridge reported 9 Yellowfin tuna, 8 Dolphin and 8 Tilefish from the Wilmington Canyon on their Carlyssa out of Wildwood, NJ. Crabby jack gives the crabbing 3 Claws this week. Sterling Harbor’s 15th Annual Duke of Fluke Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, July 12th. We have added a Kayak Division to the Tournament this year. Call 609-729-1425 or e-mail sterlingharbor@comcast.net for more info.

Sunday, June 29, 2008 2:10:41 PM

In the Back Bays there are plenty of Flounder being caught with a lot of shorts in the mix. Flounder are being caught at the Cape May Reef and the Old Grounds when conditions are right. Believe it or not, the Drum bite is still going on in the Delaware Bay. Along the beachfront in there are some Stripers being caught and small Stripers are moving into the back bays. Most are being caught in the evening or at night when the boat traffic slows down. Offshore, Yellowfin Tuna are being caught from the Wilmington down to the Baltimore Canyon. There has been a good White Marlin bite NE of the Wilmington on the 100 Fathom line. The Big Bully II out of Wildwood, NJ went 3 for 4 on Bluefin Tuna an Massey’s while trolling Blue Ilanders and Ballyhoo. Kim Bulifant of Wildwood, NJ weighed in her first ever Bluefin Tuna which tipped the scales at 45 pounds. She caught the fish at Massey’s Canyon on the Big Bully II. Sterling Harbor’s 15th Annual Duke of Fluke Tournament is scheduled for July 12, 2008. This year’s tournament will also have a Kayak Fishing Division. Call the shop @ 609-729-1425 or e-mail sterlingharbor@comcast.net for more information.

Sunday, June 22, 2008 1:23:12 PM

Flounder Fishing remains excellent in the Back Bays with a lot of shorts in the mix. Flounder have started to show at the Old Grounds and the Cape May Reef; again, there are lots of shorts but some nice keepers in the mix. Ernie Divincenzo, of Sewell New Jersey had a nice catch of keeper Flounder up to 3 pounds from the Cape May Reef while fishing on his boat Next Generation. Angler, Michael Brabazon of Philadelphia. PA weighed in a 21 pound Monkfish he caught at the Cape May Reef while fishing with Ernie on the Next Generation. Some small Sea Bass are starting to show at the Cape May Reef. At the Canyons, there are reports of Yellowfin Tuna, Blue Marlin, White Marlin and Dolphin. Frank Hennigan of Downingtown, PA had 12 Yellowfin to 60 pounds at the Wilmington Canyon. Dennis Joiner of Cape May Court House, NJ weighed in a 40 pound Tilefish caught on the Blue Hoagie at the Wilmington Canyon. Boats are reporting Bluefin Tuna while trolling at the 19 Fathom Lump and the Hambone. In the surf, nice fish are being caught along the beaches in North Wildwood and Wildwood Crest. Ray Pashuk of Wildwood, NJ weighed in a 21 pound Striped Bass from the North Wildwood suds. On the Kayak Fishing scene, Chris Parson, a.k.a. the Fish Whisperer, of Green Creek, NJ reported small Weakfish and Stripers in the early mornings outside of Cold Spring Inlet. Big Frank Scirrotto, of Cherry Hill, NJ had a nice catch of Flounder fishing dock lights at night from his Hobie Outback. Billy Bittman, of So. Dennis, NJ has been catching small Stripers along the Sod Banks, mainly in the evenings. Crabby Jack gives the crabbing 4 Claws this week. Sterling Harbor’s 15th Annual Duke of Fluke Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, July 12, 2008. Great news! Sterling Harbor has added a Kayak Fishing Division to the Duke of Fluke Tournament! This will be a separate tournament, and all proceeds will benefit the SSFFF. Call the shop for more information @ 609-729-1425 or e-mail sterlingharbor@comcast.net.

Sunday, June 15, 2008 12:38:54 PM

The Drumfish bite is still happening but will probably be done with the Full Moon on the 18th. Frank Ryan of Erma, NJ weighed in his first ever Drumfish at 41 pounds. Frank caught the fish at Tussey Slough on Fresh Clam. Flounder fishing remains excellent in the Back Bays, with reports of the best bite being on the Berkley Gulp 4” White Swimming Mullet fished on a Bucktail or Leadhead. Chris Parson of Green Creek, NJ weighed in a 5.23 pound Flounder taking 4th Place in the Cape May Port Division of the JCAA Flounder Tournament. Chris caught the fish on his Hobie Mirage Outback Kayak and fished against 45 boats from the Cape May Port. Fluke have started to show up at the Old Grounds. There are alot of Mako Sharks being caught but they are on the small side. Chaz on the Reel Classic out of Wildwood boated a 180 pound Mako. Angler Terry Leddy of Marlton, NJ weighed in a 195 pound Thresher Shark caught on Chris Day’s “Maw Up” out of Wildwood. There has been great surf fishing along the North Wildwood beach with numerous reports of Stripers. There are more shorts being caught right now, but still some keepers in the mix. Andrew Applebaum of Cherry Hill, NJ had a 33 inch Striper off the N.Wildwood beach yesterday. Crabby Jack gives the crabbing four (4) Claws this week!

Wednesday, June 11, 2008 9:24:08 AM

Report from Sunday 6/8/08: The Drumfish bite has been excellent near Tussey Slough and the Pin Top area. Antonio Berry, age 8, of Deptford, NJ weighed in his first ever Drumfish which tipped the scales at 62 pounds! Antonio was fishing with his Grandfather aboard the Tara Ann out of Wildwood and they had 10 fish total. Cindy Pilgrim of Franklinville, NJ weighed in a 50 pound Drum caught on her boat Painters Choice. Dave Brown of Franklinville, NJ had 3 Drumfish up to 70 pounds near Tussey Slough on his boat Night Stalker. Flounder fishing is best in the Back Bays with more shorts, but still some keepers mixed in. There are reports of Flounder up the Delaware Bay between 14 foot and Miah Maul. There are some small Stripers being caught along the Back Bay sod banks and near docks or bridges towards the top of the tide on clam or lures. On the Kayak fishing scene, Justin Fesler of Wildwood had 7 Stripers up to 26 inches using a Bomber lure on his Hobie Outback Kayak. Billy Bittman of South Dennis, NJ was night time kayak fishing around dock lights and reported Bluefish averaging 2 pounds with a few short Stripers in the mix. On the North Wildwood beach, Charlie Labar of Philadelphia had four Striped Bass to 48 inches using clam for bait. Andrew Applebaum of Cherry Hill, NJ had ten Striped Bass up to 38 inches. Tom McMullen reported a 28 inch and a 44 inch Striped Bass also on Clam bait. Shark fishing is turning on just in time for the tournament season. Alan Ritter released a small Mako from the East Lump. We had reports of other Mako’s and Blue Sharks as well as Bluefish offshore. Sterling Harbor will be holding another Boaters Safety Course on Saturday June 14th at 9:00 AM. Call 609-729-1425 or e-mail sterlingharbor@comcast.net for more info.

Sunday, May 25, 2008 11:21:47 AM

Flounder season is open and the Back Bay Fluking is excellent! Mike Hanson of Sewell, NJ weighed in an 8 pound 10 ounce Flounder caught on an Aqua Clear Rig tipped with Mackerel. Tom Klevecka of Philadelphia weigh in a 8 pound 12 ounce Flounder caught while floating a Gulp Bloodworm under a bobber. There are scattered Weakfish and Bluefish cruising in the Back Bays. Trish Bulifant of Cape May Court House, NJ weighed in a 9 pound Weakfish caught on a live minnow. Drum fishing is excellent in the Delaware Bay at Tussey Slough and the Pin Top area. Denny Brown age 10 of Newfield, NJ weighed in his first ever Drumfish that tipped the scale at 55 pounds. Jerry Salvatore of Erma, NJ had Drumfish up to seventy pounds. Butch Moss, John Shields and Stevie Lerario had two Drumfish up to 44 pounds on the Split Second out of Wildwood. Stevie reported that the gnats were biting too, so take along some bug spray! Sea Bass action is picking up at the Cape May Reef and should improve by next week. On the beach, Stripers are hitting in North Wildwood. There was a Friday evening Striper Blitz to start off the Memorial Day Weekend for the Surf fishermen! Stripers up to 39 inches were reported! Crabbing is picking up in the Back Bays and Crabby Jack gives the crabbing 3 claws this week. We will be hosting a Boaters Safety Course on Saturday, May 31st at 9:00 AM. Price $60. Call 609-729-1425 for more information or e-mail sterlingharbor@comcast.net.

Sunday, October 21, 2007 6:33:53 PM

Tuna fishing is good while chunking at the Baltimore and Wilmington Canyons. Out along the Wildwood beach front there are loads of Croakers and Bluefish. There are also Croakers, Bluefish and mostly small Sea Bass at the Cape May Reef. North Wildwood surf fishing action was red hot this week with Bluefish blitzes along the beach from 5th to 15th Sts. In the Back Bays, small Stripers are being caught along the Sod Banks with Top Water Plugs or Clam. The shop is fully stocked with live eels and live Spot in anticipation of the Fall Striper run. The 2008 Hobie Mirage Kayaks have arrived, and are ready for you to test ride! The Back Bay Stripers are a blast when fished from the Hobie Mirage Kayaks!

Sunday, October 14, 2007 11:04:50 PM

Croakers, Bluefish and small Weakfish are being caught along the beachfront. Conditions did not allow for Offshore fishing late in the week, however early in the week Yellowfin Tuna were caught while chunking overnight in the Canyons. Dave Bowman and crew of the Blue Hoagie had three Tilefish from the Wilmington Canyon, and two Wahoo. Small Bluefish and an occasional Striper are being caught in the Surf in North Wildwood. Small Stripers are being caught along the Backbay Sodbanks on Top water Plugs or using Clam for bait, mainly on the high tides.

Sunday, September 23, 2007 3:34:14 PM

The fall fishing Smorgasbord is underway! Many anglers are reporting good catches of Yellowfin Tuna while chunking at the Canyons. There have also been reports of Swordfish. There are plenty of Mahi Mahi at the canyons. Fish the weed lines or edges of drop-offs. Plenty of Croakers are being caught off the Ferris Wheel out front of Wildwood, and some Weakfish were reported as well. There are also Bluefish in the mix. A few small Stripers are being caught off the Sod Banks in the Back Bays, and a few have also been caught off the beach. There is lots of Bluefish action off the beach near Hereford Inlet. The Bluefish are feasting on the Mullet as they make their run down the beach.

Sunday, September 09, 2007 3:21:45 PM

Flounder season is ending with a bang. There was great fishing at the Cape May Reef, the Old Grounds, and Reef Site 11 with lots of fish in the five to eight pound range. 10 year old Brendan Kelly of Drexel Hill, PA weighed in a 3 pound 9 ounce Flounder he caught at Reef Site 11. Jim Sullivan of Wildwood, NJ weighed in a pair of 5 pound 8 ounce Flounders he caught while fishing at the Cape May Reef. Billy “Uncle Fester” Talamini of Clifton Heights, PA weighed in a 7 pound 4 ounce Flounder he caught at the Cape May Reef. Ernie Divincenzo and crew of the Next Generation, of Sewell, NJ had 12 keepers to 6.5 pounds. The inshore Tuna bite slowed this past week, however the Offshore overnight bite has turned on with numerous Yellowfin Tuna caught while chunking at the canyons. Trolling at the Canyons was on the slow side last week. Some Wahoo were taken on the troll near the 19 Fathom Lump and the Cigar areas. Freddy Vesper of Moorestown, NJ weighed in a 47 pound Wahoo he caught while trolling on his “Diamond Girl” at 19 Fathom Lump. Larry McGill of Gibbstown, NJ weighed in a 28 pound Wahoo while trolling the Cigar area on Dave Stetser’s “Mojito”. In the surf, Bluefish action has been great while casting metal. A few Stripers were caught in the surf as well, on plugs. Ray Pashick of Wildwood, NJ reported a 36 inch Striper he took off the beach near Hereford Inlet on a Mirrolure.

Sunday, August 26, 2007 9:04:07 AM

Flounder fishing is excellent at Reef Site 11 and the Old Grounds. Flounder are also being caught on the rubble at the Cape May Reef. Bob McCormick and crew had 22 Flounder to 7 pounds while fishing on their boat Happy Our at Reef Site 11. Some Croakers are showing up at Cape May Point and at the Anchorage. There is still a trolling bite for Bluefin Tuna at the Cigar and Lori Dawn. The Canyons have turned on for Tuna, Wahoo, Dolphin, Blue and White Marlin. Crabby Jack gives the crabbing four claws this week.

Sunday, August 12, 2007 6:52:36 PM

Fluke seemed to have moved out of the Delaware Bay into deeper, cooler water and are being caught at the Cape May Reef, Reef Site 11 and the Old Grounds. Eight year old Matthew Bell visiting from Cozumel, Mexico weighed in a 6 1/2 pound Flounder he caught at the Cape May Reef while fishing with his Dad Mark on the Treemendous out of Cape May. Bluefish, Bonito, False Albacore and some small Mahi-Mahi are being caught while trolling small feathers and spoons at South Shoal/4FB. Bluefin Tuna action remains good while trolling, chunking and jigging at Massey's Canyon and 19 Fathom Lump. Scott Pierce of Desilu Charters and Mike Sorgentoni, Jr. of Cherry Hill, NJ had four Bluefin while chunking at Massey's Canyon. Smaller Bluefin are being caught at the East Lump and along the 20 Fathom Line. Small Bluefish are being caught along the surf in North Wildwood.

Sunday, August 05, 2007 9:55:00 AM

Flounder action slowed in the Delaware Bay, and Croakers are starting to show. Flounder fishing remains good at the Old Grounds and Reef Site 11 when conditions allow. Jim Sullivan of Wildwood weighed in a 4 1/2 pound Flounder he caught at Reef Site 11 while fishing on his boat "Mad Money". Look for Flounder action to pick up at places like the Cape May Reef, 20 minute Slough, and McCries Shoal as the Flounder start their move out of the Bay. Schools of small Bluefish are up and down the beach - look for the Bird Plays. Kenny Walker, age 13 of North Cape May, NJ weighed in a 10 1/4 pound Bluefish he caught at the mouth of the Bay. Bluefin Tuna action remains hot while chunking at Massey's Canyon and the 19 Fathom Lump, and some smaller Bluefin are being caught at the East Lump and along the 20 Fathom line. Ernie Divincenzo and crew of The Next Generation were three for four on Bluefin Tuna to 85 pounds while chunking at the 19 Fathom Lump. Trolling at the Canyons is producing White Marlin, Blue Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna and Wahoo.

Sunday, July 29, 2007 5:12:27 PM

Fluke fishing is excellent off Cape May Point, 9 & 10 Buoy, Reef Site 11, and the Old Grounds. In the Back Bays small Stripers are being caught off the Sod Banks on Top Water Plugs near Sunrise and Sunset. Donald Sowers boated a 30 pound Tilefish in the Baltimore Canyon while fishing on the Blue Hoagie with Capt. Dave Bowman of Wildwood. There is an excellent Bluefin Tuna Bite from the Elephants Trunk, 19 Fathom Lump, Massey's Canyon down to the Hambone while trolling, chunking, and Jigging. Capt. Scott Pierce of Desilu Charters in Cape May, and crew (Mike Frank, Jim Hutchinson of The Fisherman, Capt. Chris Gatley of Ardent Angler Guide Service, George Algard of Sterling Harbor, Patrick Latham, and Brian Nolte from Shimano) went two for three on 50-60 pound Bluefin Tuna, boated a nice Dolphin, and King Mackerel while jigging with the Shimano Butterfly System at Massey's Canyon. According to Chris, the captains and crew witnessed first hand how the Shimano Stella and Shimano Torsa combined with the proper Trevala Rod is capable of handling respectable Tuna in very short order.

Sunday, July 08, 2007 12:23:30 PM

Back Bay Fluking remains good. Fluke and Sea Bass are being caught at the Cape May Reef. Good Fluke reports came from Reef Site 11 and the Old Grounds on Saturday, with fish up to 5 pounds reported. Fluke action in the Lower part of the Delaware Bay was slow over the weekend. Some fish were reported between 14 Foot Light and Miah Maul along the edge of the shipping lanes. Fluke reports in the shop were vague this weekend in anticipation of the 14th Annual Duke of Fluke Tournament which is next Saturday, July 14th. Bluefin Tuna action is good with reports coming from Massey's, the Hambone, and the Cigar. The best reports are from jigging deeper water with Shimano Butterfly Jigs, or diamond jigs. Chunking with Butterfish is also working. Sharking is still good with Mako's and Dusky Sharks being the main catch. Bill Stull of Ridley, PA reported a 6 Foot Hammerhead Shark while fishing the Misty Blue area on the Nauti Buoy. Pete Sokolowshi weighed in a nice Mako he caught while fishing on Capt. Bill Athas' My Little Buddy. Next Saturday, July 14th is Sterling Harbor's 14th Annual Duke of Fluke Tournament! We have a big party planned with live music, a Pig Roast BBQ and lots of prizes. The only question is... Who will be this year's Duke of Fluke???

Sunday, July 01, 2007 10:28:32 AM

Flounder fishing is still good in the Back Bays from Grassy Sound to 2 mile Bridge. Reef Site 11 and the Old Grounds have been productive for Flounder and Sea Bass when the conditions are right. In the Delaware Bay, Flounder are being caught from 14 Foot Light to Miah Maul at the edge of the shipping lanes. A few Flounder are being caught around the Concrete Ship in the Delaware Bay. Sam Accardi of North Wildwood weighed in a 21 1/2 pound Cobia measuring 40 inches. He caught the fish on a Bucktail while Flounder fishing outside of Cold Spring Inlet. Sharking is still good. Tuna are being caught inshore around the Cigar and 19 Fathom Lump on Cedar Plugs, Jet Heads and small Feathers. Greg Bulifant and crew on the Big Bully out of Wildwood went 5 for 7 on Bluefin Tuna while trolling the inshore lumps. Sterling Harbor's 14th Annual Duke of Fluke Tournament is July 14, 2007. Enter by July 4th, for Free entry drawing for next years tournament! Call the shop at 609-729-1425 for more information.

Sunday, June 24, 2007 7:55:12 AM

There are still nice Flounder being caught in the Back Bays, and some smaller Fluke have moved in, but there is plenty of action. Joann Derrick of Shawcrest, NJ weighed in a 4 1/2 pound Flounder she caught behind Wildwood.Fluke action has turned on at the Old Grounds when conditions allow. Flounder were reported in the Delaware Bay between 14 Foot light and Miah Maul. Some Fluke were reported at the Anchorage. Joe Lyons of the Tara Ann reported good Sea Bassing at the Cape May Reef with some Fluke mixed in. Sharking remains good.Jim Gardler of Wildwood, NJ boated a 138 pound Mako while fishing with Capt. George Clark on the Reel Work. Frank Hennigan of Wildwood, NJ weighed in a 223 pound Mako Shark while fishing on the Avalanche. The offshore season kicked into full swing this week with excellent Tuna, Dolphin and Marlin reports from the Baltimore to the Poorman Canyons. Bluefin Tuna were reported around the Cigar on Cedar Plugs, Feathers, and small Jet Heads. Sterling Harbor will be hosting a Shimano Butterfly Jigging seminar on Sat. June 30th at 6:00 PM. There will be lots of door prizes, and refreshments will be provided. The 14th Annual Duke of Fluke Tournament will be held July 14th, and registration forms are now available in the tackle shop. Call 609-729-1425 for more info.

Saturday, June 16, 2007 10:04:44 PM

Back Bay Flounder fishing continues to be excellent, but more throwbacks are making a showing. Welcome back, Todd Spence of Sewell, NJ. Todd reported 13 Flounder from the Wildwood Backbays with 4 keepers to 22 inches. The Old Grounds has turned on for Flounder. Good catches were reported on Spro Bucktails. In the Delaware Bay, the area from 14 Foot Light to Miah Maul is producing good catches of Flounder along the edges of the shipping lanes. Shark Fishing was good again this week. The crew of the Big Bully out of Wildwood, NJ reported three Blue Sharks, a Mako Shark, and a brief encounter with a Great White Shark. Captain Rick Herishen from the Captain Carlson out of Wildwood, NJ and angler Etienne Jehl of Nottingham, PA weighed in a 455 pound Thresher Shark on Friday. Small Stripers are being caught all over the Back Bays along the sod banks and off docks using Clam for bait. Crabby Jack gives the crabbing 5+ claws this week!! Sterling Harbor will offer a Full Boaters Safety course on Saturday, June 25th at 8:30 AM. Call 609-729-1425 for more info.

Sunday, June 03, 2007 2:33:37 PM

Drum fishing this past week was good on both sides of the Delaware Bay at Slaughter Beach, Tussey Slough, and the Pin Top area. Sea Bassing continues to be good at the Cape May Reef. Alan Ritter and crew of the Little Devil reported a good catch of nice size Sea Bass on clam bait. Flounder fishing is excellent in the Back Bays. Rich Walters and Bill Cowperthwait had nine keepers from the back bays of Wildwood, mostly caught on Jigheads with Gulp Shrimp. Alan Ritter of Bucks County, PA had 6 Flounder caught off his Hobie Outback Kayak. Flounder have shown up in the Anchorage area and Miah Maul of the Delaware Bay. Ed Rust, a.k.a., Captain Flatty had 14 keepers up to 5 pounds from Miah Maul area of the Delaware Bay. Several Threshers sharks were reported being caught this week, however the offshore sharking was slow over the weekend. Anglers reported alot of big bluefish while sharking. Stripers are still being caught along the beach and in the Back Bays using Clam for bait. Crabby Jack of Sterling Harbor gives the crabbing three stars this week.

Monday, May 28, 2007 8:44:23 AM

Fluke season started strong on Saturday with numerous reports of nice size fish being caught all along the ICW behind the Wildwoods. Rich, Bernadette and Ashley Walters had seven keepers and they reported that all were caught on 3/8 oz. Jigheads tipped with Gulp Shrimp. Jim Baker of Cape May Court House, NJ had his limit of Flounder, also on Berkley Gulp. Flounder were also caught in the Delaware Bay near 19 Buoy. The Cape May Reef is producing nice size Sea Bass and Tog. Ernie Divincenzo and crew of Sewell, NJ got their limit of Sea Bass, using Clam for bait. Drumfish were caught in the Delaware Bay near Tussey Slough, but action slowed down with all the boat traffic on Saturday, and lots of sharks were reported. Butch Moss and John Shields of Philadelphia weighed in a 74 pound black Drum they caught in the Delaware Bay on the Split Second. Larry Glowacki of Philadelphia caught his first ever Drumfish weighing in at 60 pounds. Arthur Brown and Ed Zendel caught two Drumfish on the Glory Bound. Big Stripers were caught off Poverty Beach with Clam for Bait. Small Stripers are still being caught along the Sodbanks behind Wildwood. Crabby Jack from Sterling Harbor gives the crabbing three stars this week.

Sunday, May 20, 2007 2:57:40 PM

There is a Red Hot Drumfish bite in the Delaware Bay at Tussey Slough. The drum are being caught on fresh clam. Sea Bassing is good out at the Cape May Reef. Bluefish remain consistant in the Back Bays, Inlets and along the Wildwood and Cape May beaches. Striped Bass are being caught in the surf along Wildwood and Cape May. Clam is the bait of choice. Folks have been catching and releasing good size Summer Flounder in the Back Bays while Striper and Bluefishing. The Summer Flounder season officially starts Saturday, May 26th and we are stocked with Flounder rigs, Squid, and Minnows for opening day. A few Tiderunner Weakfish have been caught in the usual springtime spots.

Sunday, May 13, 2007 9:35:21 AM

The Bluefish showed up in numbers this week in the Back Bays, Inlets, and along the beachfront. Tog fishing has been excellent on the Inshore wrecks and around the Jetties using Green Crabs for bait. Several Weakfish have been caught in the Back Bays. Drumfish and Striper fishing in the Delaware Bay was on the slow side this past week. The Blue Claws have come out of the mud, and crabbing is picking up as the water warms. Boater Safety classes and Test-Outs will be offered at Sterling Harbor Marina on Saturday, May 19th for those who have not yet taken the required test. Those born before 1979 may take the test out option btw. 9AM and 12 Noon, and the Full course will be offered at 12 Noon. Sterling Harbor will be having a Sidewalk Sale May 19th and 20th, with great deals on Rods, Reels, Clothing and more to make room for new inventory that is arriving daily. Call the shop at 609-729-1425 for more info.

Monday, April 23, 2007 11:04:12 AM

Happy New Year! The shop is now open for business, and we are kicking off the season with our Annual Penny per Yard Line sale. The sale will run through the month of April, so stop by and get spooled up for the upcoming season! As soon as the weather cleared the Stripers turned on red hot in the Delaware Bay. The Horseshoe and Punk Ground areas were very productive. A few Drumfish were mixed in with the Stripers, and the Drum fishing should improve as the water temperatures rise. Clam is the bait of choice. A few small Stripers are being caught in the Back Bays behind the Wildwoods. Some Stripers were also caught in the North Wildwood surf. The 2007 Hobie fishing kayaks are in stock and ready for you to take a test ride. We have a lot of new products for the 2007 season, with more arriving every day. The Shimano Butterfly system and Lamiglas Kayak rods to name a few. To make room for our new inventory, we are planning a Spring Sidewalk sale for the middle of May. Stay tuned for dates and more info. The 14th Annual Duke of Fluke Tournament is scheduled for July 14th, 2007.

Sunday, December 10, 2006 9:41:29 AM

Sterling Harbor is now closed for the season. We wish everyone a Happy New Year! See you in the spring! We will re-open April 15, 2007. Our 14th Annual Penny per Yard line sale will run from April 15th through April 30, 2007.

Wednesday, November 15, 2006 10:51:51 PM

There was a decent Striper bite in the Cape May Rips this past week, with lots of smaller fish showing up. The weather, the boat traffic, and stirred up water played a factor, but those that stuck it out and weeded throught the smaller fish brought dinner back to the dock. Frank Hennigan reported 14 Stripers from the Cape May Rips fishing with live Spot. Other reports coming into the shop were that live eels were catching the larger fish. The Delaware Bay is still producing larger Stripers at the usual chunking spots like 60 foot Slough, the Horseshoe area, Brandywine Shoal to name a few. Art Wegner and crew on the Wave Dancer had 9 Stripers up to 42 inches while chunking in the Delaware Bay. In the Back Bays Stripers are being caught while chumming with Clam. Most of these are small, but there are a few keepers in the mix. Jarret Strickon, age 7 of Sewell, NJ caught his first ever Striper which tipped the scales at 14 pounds. He caught the fish on Clam while fishing the Wildwood Back Bays on the Playpen 2.

Sunday, November 05, 2006 1:13:06 PM

As of Sunday morning reports coming into the tackle shop are that the Cape May Rips are on fire with Stripers!! There are loads of bird plays about two miles out up and down the Wildwood and Cape May beaches with Bluefish up to 10 pounds, and Stripers underneath the Blues. Big Stripers are being caught in the Delaware Bay at the usual chunking spots like 60 Foot Slough, the Horseshoe area, Tussey's Slough and the C & B. Bob Brittin of Cape May, NJ weighed in a 38 pound Striped Bass he caught while chunking in the Delaware Bay. Michael Lobianco and Billy McFetridge on the Carlyssa had 4 Stripers from the Delaware Bay, with the heaviest weighing in at 35 pounds. Larry Paolella of Media, PA had a 32 pounder while chunking at the C & B on the Pat-Sea, and they had four more nice Stripers in the box as well.

Sunday, October 22, 200612:53:53 PM

Sea Bassing at the Cape May Reef is still good and there are bigger Sea Bass on the wrecks a little further offshore. There are Stripers in the Cape May Rips, and lots of Bluefish. As the water temperature cools, the Bluefish will move out and Striper fishing will improve. There are also lots of 2-3 pound Bluefish being caught near the Inlets. A few Stripers were caught off the Wildwoods under schools of Bunker. Just look for the birds working, and drop down a Bucktail or snag a Bunker and liveline it. Stripers were caught in the Delaware Bay while chunking with Bunker. Frankie Fish of Medford, NJ had 6 Stripers near the Horseshoe area of the Delaware Bay, with the largest weighing in at 43 pounds. In the Backbays, small Stripers are being caught on Clam and Top water lures, and the action is better near the High Tides. We received our line of 2007 Hobie Fishing Kayaks, and they are rigged and ready to go fishing! Stop by the shop to check them out, or call 609-729-1425 to set up a test ride.

Sunday, September 24, 2006 4:38:58 PM

There is not too much to report except for WIND and lots of it. When boats can get offshore they are catching Tuna and Dolphin at the Canyons while trolling and chunking. Inshore, Croakers and small Weakfish are being caught off the Wildwood Ferris Wheel, McCries Shoal, and the Reefs. In the Surf, the Mullet have started their run down the beach, and there are plenty of small Bluefish being caught on fresh Mullet or Metal. In the back bays, Schoolie Stripers are being caught on plugs and poppers off the Sod Banks mainly at the high tides.

Sunday, August 20, 200612:12:02 PM

Flounder are being caught at the Cape May and Wildwood Reefs, Reef Site 11 and the Old Grounds. The Ladies on the Big Bully II out of Wildwood, had 17 Fluke up to 5 pounds and two Sea Bass from Reef Site 11. Dan Dewechter of Gloucester, NJ weighed in a 6.5 pound Flounder he caught at the Old Grounds. Croakers and small weakfish are being caught off Cape May Point. Flounder are still being caught in the Back Bays, however small Sea Bass have invaded the back bays making for difficult Flounder fishing in the back. Joanne Chew of Cape May, NJ weighed in a 6.72 pound Flounder she caught near Cape May Harbor. There are good catches of Yellowfin Tuna and White Marlin from the Wilmington Canyon, and the Tuna chunking bite has picked up at the Hambone and Hot Dog area.

Sunday, August 13, 2006 5:54:57 PM

Flounder fishing has improved somewhat at the Old Grounds and the Cape May Reef, but you have to pick through the throwbacks. Brian Homm from Martinsville, NJ and Wildwood Crest nailed an 8.9 pound Flounder while fishing on his boat Summer School. He was drifting just outside of Cold Spring Inlet. Fishermen are still picking up Flounder in the Back Bays. Captain Dan Guss weighed in an 8.5 pound Flounder he caught while drifting the Wildwood Back Bays on the Huntress, Jr. Patricia Beck of Phila. on weekdays and Sterling Harbor on weekends caught her first ever Flounder while drifting a minnow behind North Wildwood. Her Flounder measured 18 inches. Way to go Patty!! Croakers and small Flounder are being caught off of Cape May Point. Small Flounder and small Weakfish are being caught in the Delaware Bay. Evening and night time fishing off the Sod Banks behind Wildwood is producing Schoolie Stripers on Top Water Plugs. The Tuna bite has seemed to slow down this past week, at the Hambone, however there is a great White Marlin bite in the Wilmington and Baltimore Canyons. Larry Konvyes and crew on the Shore Nuts had three White Marlin. Scott Wheeler and crew phoned in a report from the Reel Classic. They went 2 for 4 on White Marlin, and boated two Big Eye Tuna. Michael Bulifant, age 16, of Wildwood, NJ hooked a 23 pound Wahoo while trolling near the Misty Blue on the Big Bully II. Crabbing behind Wildwwod is excellent.The Rossi party of Washington Township, NJ crabbed for 1/2 a day on a Sterling Harbor rental boat and caught over 3 dozen nice size crabs.

Sunday, July 30, 200612:34:19 PM

Flounder fishing is good at the Cape May Reef, with the Rubble area of the Reef producing the best. Flounder are also being caught at Reef Site 11 and the Old Grounds. In the Back Bays, Flounder are still biting, but it was not hot and heavy. Tony Delong of Philly had two keepers he caught near Turtle Creek. George Dollack of Bensalem, PA had four keeper Flounder. Stripers are still being caught off the Sod Banks, mainly on Surface Poppers. The early morning and late evening high tides, have been best. Crabbing has been good, however a lot of small crabs have showed up this past week. Trolling Clark Spoons, small Feathers, and Gotcha Plugs near 4FB has been excellent for Bonita, Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel and some King Mackerel. Tuna fishing is great at the Hambone, Masseys and the Hot Dog. Chunking has been producing the bigger fish, and Bluefin are being caught near the bottom on Diamond Jigs.

Sunday, July 23, 200612:10:28 PM

Tropical Storm Beryl made it tough for anglers fishing the Ocean and Delaware Bay this week, but despite the weather, we did have a few decent reports. Flounder action has picked up at the Cape May Reef on days when the wind and tide allowed for a proper drift. Flounder were also caught in the Delaware Bay between 14 Foot Light and Miah Maul on the edge of the deep. Croakers are being caught in the Delaware Bay just outside the Canal over to the Rips. In the Back Bays, the Flounder bite is still good, especially when the boat traffic is at a minimum. George Dollack and Granddaughter Veronica Kolsher had two keeper Flounder while drifting minnows behind Wildwood. Renee and Tom Lerro, of Philadelphia had 11 keepers drifting the Back Bays while on vacation this past week, and Renee weighed in a 4 pound 12 ounce fish she caught on her boat "My Lil Shadow". Schoolie Stripers and a few keepers are being caught along the Sod Banks with Clam and with Surface Poppers. Early morning and evening high tides, or night time high tides have been the most productive. Crabbing remains excellent in the Back Bays. Offshore at the Wilmington Canyon, Russell Juelg went one for two, and caught his first ever White Marlin. Way to go Russell! Bonita, Bluefish, False Albacore and an occasional Spanish Mackerel are being trolled on Gotcha Plugs and Clark Spoons from 4 FB out to the East Lump. Yellowfin and Bluefin Tuna are being caught at Massey's and the Hot Dog while trolling and on the chunk.

Thursday, July 20, 2006 9:03:24 AM

Flounder fishing has picked up in the Back Bays this past week. Keith Kelly weighed a 10.0 pound Flounder winning the Single Heaviest Division of the 13th Annual Duke of Fluke Tournament. He caught the fish behind Stone Harbor. Charles Morgan of Claymont, DE weighed in a 4.85 pound Fluke. Stephen Tiberi of Bristol, PA had a 17 inch Flounder he caught in the Wildwood Back Bays. Justin Marco age 12 from Sewell, NJ had two 18 inch and a 19" Flounder caught on Gulp Shrimp in Richardson's Channel. Flounder are also being caught at the Cape May Reef, the Old Grounds and Reef Site 11. Offshore, there is a Tuna Bite at the Hot Dog while trolling, and Tuna are starting to be caught on the chunk. Yellowfin and Bluefin are being caught in the 30 - 60 pound range. Bonita and Bluefish are being caught while trolling at the East Lump, with some Spanish Mackerel being caught as well.

Sunday, June 25, 2006 9:59:35 AM

Flounder fishing at the Old Grounds has been excellent. The Cape May Reef has been good for Flounder, with more Flounder taken from the rubble vs. the tires. In the Back Bays of Wildwood, the ladies outfished their husbands this week. Joanne Chew of Cape May, NJ weighed in a 4.31 pound Flounder, and Bernadette Walters of Wildwood, NJ weighed in a 4.3 pound and a 3.5 pound Flounder. Way to go ladies!! Berkley Gulp Shrimp on a Jig Head have been the hot bait for the Flounder. Congratulations to Craig and Carole Goss of Cold Spring, NJ on winning the Ladies Bluefish Tournament out of Seaview Harbor Marina in Longport! Shark fishing remains good with plenty of Blue Sharks, some keeper Mako's and Threshers. Stripers are still being caught off the Sod Banks behind Wildwood with Surface Poppers or Clam Bait. Snapper Blues are scattered around the inlets. Crabbing in the Back Bays has been excellent. Sterling Harbors 13th Annual Duke of Fluke Tournament is fast approaching, and will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2006. Registration forms are now in the shop. Call 609-729-1425 or visit www.sterlingharbor.com for more information.

Sunday, June 18, 200611:50:57 AM

Depending on who you ask, Flounder fishing at the Old Grounds has turned on and is Red Hot, with Fluke up to 8 pounds being caught, and some nice Sea Bass as well. The Cape May Reef has slowed down a little bit for Sea Bass, but some Fluke are starting to show up. Capt. Jack Jaskel of the Morgan LeFey had Flounder up to 3 pounds, at the Reef, and a few Sea Bass @ 16 inches. Shark fishing has been good at the 19 Fathom Lump and the Cigar, with plenty of Blue Sharks and some keeper Mako's. In the Back Bays stripers are still being caught on Clam bait, and with Surface Poppers along the Sod Banks. Skip Holtzapfel and Paul Hoffman, Sr. of Wildwood, reported a 7 1/2 pound Flounder from the Back Bays of Wildwood. Crabbing has been excellent in the Wildwood back bays.

Sunday, June 11, 2006 9:14:07 AM

Backbay Flounder fishing is good, and some Stripers are still being caught in the Backbays as well. Crabbing behind Wildwood has been excellent. The Drumfish bite in the Delaware Bay is still on as of this report but should start to taper off after the full moon. Sea Bass are being caught at the Cape May Reef and Fluke are starting to show at the Reef as well. Threshers and Mako sharks are being caught from the 20 Fathom Line and out.

Sunday, June 04, 200611:10:47 AM

Drum Fishing is still good in the Delaware Bay near The Pintop. Little Rocco Cristinzio of Gloucester, NJ weighed in his first ever Drumfish @ 65 pounds. Jack O'Rourke of Villas, NJ weighed in a 66 pound Drum he caught near Brandywine Light in the Delaware Bay. Sea Bass are being caught at the Cape May Artificial Reef, and Summer Flounder are starting to show as well. Stripers are being caught around the Inlets, Bridges and in the Backbays using Clam Bait. Flounder catches are still good in the Back Bays of Wildwood, and the crabbing has been excellent. There are Tuna fish are being trolled up at the Canyons with feathers, cedar plugs, and green machines. Butch Moss, his son Jason, and Dominic Garfolo of Oaklyn, NJ weighed in a 167 pound Thresher Shark caught on a Bluefish from the Triple Wreck area.

Tuesday, May 30, 2006 5:31:48 AM

Drum fishing on the New Jersey side of the Delaware Bay is excellent at the Pintop. Andrew Fedkiw, age 8 of Yardley, PA caught his first ever Drum which weighed in at 34 1/2 pounds. He caught the fish on his Uncle Ernie's Baccala. Danielle Aydelotte, age 10 of Wildwood Crest weighed in her 63 pound Drum caught on Bernard Goldinger's, The Love Boat. Mike Sorgentoni age 14, of Cherry Hill, NJ weighed in a 52 pound Drumfish he caught while fishing with his Dad and Grandpop. On the same trip Billy Pinto of Cape May, NJ caught a 60.5 pound Drumfish. Sea Bassing has been good to excellent at the Cape May Reef. A few Tog are being caught as well. Juan Santiago of Morristown, NJ weighed in a 7.7 pound Tog he caught while fishing on the Adventurer out of Wildwood. In the Backbays, Flounder fishing has been good. Bruce Fish of Wildwood weighed in a 4.5 pound Fluke he caught while drifting minnows near Richarson's Channnel. Crabbing has been excellent. Offshore, there is a hot Tuna bite in the warm water just north of Poormans Canyon. The Tuna are being caught on the troll with Cedar Plugs, Feathers and Green Machines. Reports are that there are "acres of Tuna". The same area yielded a 135 pound Mako for Scott Wheeler and crew.

Sunday, May 21, 2006 8:24:09 PM

Drumfishing is excellent on the New Jersey and Delaware sides of the Delaware Bay. Cindy and Charlie Pilgrim of Franklinville, NJ fished near Tussey Slough and boated 4 Drumfish in the 50 pound range. Sea Bassing is improving @ the Cape May Reef and Inshore Wrecks. In the Backbays, Flounder fishing has been good on Minnows, with an occasional Striper or Weakie being caught as well. Ralph Shaw of North Cape May weighed in an 11 1/2 pound Weakfish caught on a Minnow, while drifting for Flounder in the Backbay behind Wildwood. Crabbing is excellent in the Wildwood Backbays.

Sunday, May 14, 2006 5:30:05 PM

Flounder fishing in the Backbays has been good, with some larger fish seen this past week. Michael Hightower of Charleston, SC nailed a 24 inch and a 19 inch Flounder on a Bucktail tipped with Mackerel. Sea Bassing on the Inshore wrecks is just getting started, and Anthony Mallory weighed in a 4.82 pound Sea Bass he caught while fishing on the Adventurer out of Wildwood. Frank Hennigan of West Chester, PA had excellent Bluefishing while chumming at the Cape May Reef, with most fish over 10 pounds. Drum fishing remains excellent with many double digits catches reported on both the Delaware and New Jersey sides of the Delaware Bay. Ron Czyzewski of Erma, NJ weighed in his first ever Drumfish which tipped the scales at 63.5 pounds. He caught the fish at Tussey Slough in the Delaware Bay. A few Striped Bass are also being caught in the Delaware Bay. Jim Reichert weighed in a 26.5 pound Striper he caught while chunking with Clam and Bunker near Bug Light in the Delaware Bay. Crabbing remains excellent in the Backbays behind Wildwood.

Sunday, May 07, 2006 10:07:17 AM

Backbay Flounder fishing is good but there are a lot of under size fish right now, and occasional keepers. Drum fishing on the New Jersey side of the Delaware Bay has slowed down, with lots of sharks and skates reported, but Drum are being caught at Slaughter Beach on the Delaware side of the Bay. There are Stripers in the mix. We had reports of Stripers in the Cape May Rips this past week, and they are being caught on Bucktails tipped with twister tails. Bluefish are reported out front, moving up the beach. Weakfish are being caught at Cape May Point and a few from the Backbays. Crabbing continues to be excellent. Save on gas... check out our selection of Hobie Fishing Kayaks, and our Ocean Kayaks! We are offering huge discounts on some of our Blowout and Demo Kayaks.

Sunday, April 30, 2006 6:03:02 AM

There is a red hot Drumfish bite in the Delaware Bay. Drum from 15 to 45 pounds with Stripers in the mix, are being caught near Tussey Slough and the Horseshoe. There are scattered schools of Bluefish out front off the Wildwood beaches. If this is a sign of things to come, get ready for what could be an early Shark season! Dave Bowman of Bowman's Cooling & Heating in Wildwood weighed in the first Weakfish of the year caught on a Finesse Fish behind Wildwood. Crabbing behind Wildwood has been excellent this past week.

Sunday, April 09, 200611:29:42 AM

Sterling Harbor will be open 7 days a week starting Saturday April 15th! We will run our Annual Penny per yard line sale through the end of April. If your reel needs service drop it off by the end of the month and get it spooled up with fresh mono for the upcoming season! Offshore Sea Bassing has been excellent! Mackerel are still to our south, but could be here by the time you read this report. Bucktailing for Spring Stripers has been good when the weather cooperates, and should get even better over the next few weeks. Hobie and Ocean Fishing Kayaks are in stock, so stop by for a test ride!

Monday, November 21, 2005 5:57:18 AM

Striper fishing while drifting in the Cape May Rips has been excellent. Anglers are drifting live Spot, eels, and bucktails tipped with twister tails. The Delaware Bay has been red hot for Stripers while chunking fresh bunker. Bryan Fitzpatrick of Ridley Park, PA nailed a 47 1/2 pound Striper while chunking in the Bay. The fish measured 51 inches! A few of the Bass Barn Ladies fished the Desilu on Saturday, and boated ten Stripers from the Cape May Rips while drifting live Spot! Togging has been good at the inshore wrecks and around the jetties. Green Crab is the bait of choice.

Sunday, October 30, 2005 5:25:54 AM

Stripers are being caught while chunking in the Delaware Bay from 20 ft. Slough all the way up to Miah Maul. The Cape May Rips turned on for Stripers this week, and they are being caught while drifting with eels, live Spot or Bucktails tipped with a twister tail. Scott Wheeler of the Big Bone out of Wildwood, NJ had eleven Stripers up to 22 pounds while drifting the Rips. There are still plenty of Croakers around off of Cape May Point.

Sunday, October 02, 2005 3:53:39 PM

The best Fluke bite this week has been at Reef Site 11, with plenty of large fish still being caught along with some Sea Bass. The Fluking slowed at the Cape May Reef, toward the end of the week. Out front, there are Flounder, Croakers, Bluefish and Kingfish, most are small fish. There are loads of small Stripers being caught in the Backbays, around the Sod Banks, mainly in the early mornings and evenings, and under the lights at night.There are scattered Tuna out at the Canyons, and loads of Dolphin. Swordfish have been caught at the Baltimore and Spencer Canyons, on Squid with Cylume Sticks.

Sunday, September 25, 2005 8:47:42 AM

The Fall Smorgasbord is right out front with Flounder, Croakers, Bluefish, Weakfish and Kingfish being caught from Hereford Inlet down to Cold Spring Inlet.There are a lot of small fish, but plenty of action. Some nice Sea Bass and Flounder are being taken at the Cape May Reef. Reef Site 11 and the Old Grounds are still producing nice Flounder and Sea Bass. Small Stripers are being caught in the early mornings and in the evenings near Bridges and Sod Banks in the Backbays, on small lures or plugs, or if you have your castnet, while livelining Peanut Bunker. Yellowfin Tuna are being caught while trolling and chunking at the 19 Fathom Lump, and Dolphin are everywhere out there as well. Tuna are still being caught while trolling or chunking at the Baltimore and Wilmington Canyons, and some nice size Swordfish were caught this past week at the Baltimore Canyon.

Sunday, September 18, 2005 6:31:42 AM

The Mullet are making their run down the beaches, and there are loads of Peanut Bunker in the back bays. There is plenty of bait fish around, and the bigger fish are feeding on it. With Hurricane Ophelia heading up the coast, fishing was slow, not due to the lack of fish, but due to the lack of Fishermen. Off of Cape May Point, there are Flounder, Weakies, Croaker, and Bluefish. Kingfish and Bluefish are being caught off the Beaches from Hereford Inlet to Cold Spring Inlet. Reef Site 11 and the Old Grounds were red hot for big Flounder early in the week. Some nice Sea Bass were reported from the Cape May Reef. Small Stripers are being caught in the early mornings and evenings around bridges and sod banks in the back bays. Crabbing continue to be good in the Back Bays behind Wildwood.

Sunday, September 11, 2005 8:53:19 AM

The Fall Fishing Bonanza is starting, and there's Bluefish, Flounder, Croakers, Weakfish, Sea Bass, Kingfish all being caught. There are alot of small fish, but plenty of action. Reef Site 11 and the Old Grounds are still producing big Flounder. Fluking at the Cape May Reef slowed down a little this past week. Jim McClintock of Wildwood, weighed in a 26 pound Cobia, caught off of Wildwood. We also weighed in a few 8-12 pound Bluefish, that were caught outside of Cold Spring Inlet, under bird plays along the Wildwood beaches. Yellowfin Tuna and Albacore are still being caught at the Canyons. False Albacore and Bonita are being caught on the troll at the East Lump with an occasional Wahoo and Mahi-Mahi being caught as well.

Sunday, September 04, 2005 5:47:57 AM

Flounder fishing has been good at the Cape May Reef, and has been excellent at the Old Grounds and Reef Site 11. Good catches of Croakers are coming from up and down the beach from Hereford Inlet to Cape May Point. Doug Jeffries, age 8, of Franklinville, NJ weighed in his first ever Flounder which tipped the scales at 5.4 pounds. He was fishing the Cape May Reef, on the Impulse out of Wildwood with Capt. Nick Pinardo. The crew also had a nice catch of Croakers caught outside of Cold Spring Inlet. Ernie DiVincenzo of Sewell, NJ weighed in a 2.2 pound Croaker caught off of Cape May Beach. Some Wahoo have been caught on the troll at the East Lump, along with some Dolphin and an occasional Bluefin Tuna. Offshore, overnight Tuna chunking has been good at the Baltimore and Wilmington Canyons, and Longfin Albacore and some Yellowfin Tuna are being caught while trolling.

Sunday, August 21, 2005 6:28:41 AM

Flounder fishing is good at the Cape May Reef, and fish are still being caught at the Old Grounds and Reef Site #11. Anthony Capri of Oreland, PA weighed in a 11.8 pound Fluke, caught at the CM Reef on a Spro Bucktail. Croakers and some Flounder are being caught off Cape May Point. There is a good Tuna bite in the Baltimore and Wilmington Canyons, while trolling, with some White Marlin, Blue Marlin and Dolphin being caught as well. There are still some Dolphin being caught on the troll at the East Lump, and an occasional Bluefin Tuna. Crabbing in the Backbays behind Wildwood has been excellent. Fishing in the Backbays is slow, although there are small Stripers being caught off the Sod Banks in the evenings , mainly on Poppers.

Monday, August 15, 2005 4:21:38 PM

Flounder fishing was excellent at the Cape May Reef. The action seemed to slow at the Old Grounds and Reef Site #11. Croakers are being caught off of Cape May Point. Crabbing in the Back bays behind Wildwood has been excellent. There are still a few small Bluefin Tuna being caught around the East Lump, with an occasional Dolphin or Wahoo mixed in. The best Tuna action seems to be coming from trolling the Baltimore and Wilmington Canyons with Longfin and Yellowfin Tuna, Blue and White Marlin, Dolphin, and some Wahoo. The overnight Tuna chunking bite has turned on in the Canyons as well. Paul Daiber of the Capt. Chaos called in a Monday Morning report. He trolled the Wilmington Canyon, over the weekend and reported a Blue Marlin estimated at 400 pounds, a 60 pound White Marlin, and two Longfin Tuna, averaging 40 pounds!

Sunday, August 07, 2005 9:40:12 AM

Flounder are still being caught at the Cape May Reef, along with some Sea Bass. The Old Grounds and Reef Site # 11 are still producing flounder as well. George Kehnast of Pennsville, NJ weighed in a 7.0 pound Flounder he caught at the Old Grounds. Veronica Colsher, age 9, of Levittown, Pa caught her first ever keeper Flounder while fishing with her Pop-pop in the Back Bays behind Wildwood. Croakers are still being caught off Cape May Point and in the Delaware Bay. Small Weakfish are also being caught in the Delaware Bay. Crabbing in the Back Bays behind Wildwood has been excellent. Some Bluefin Tuna are still being caught on the troll inshore, but most of the action has moved Offshore with the best bite inside the Wilmington Canyon. More Yellowfin Tuna are showing up Offshore and there are White Marlin being caught while trolling for Tuna.

Sunday, July 31, 2005 4:37:46 AM

Flounder fishing is good @ the Cape May Reef, with some nice Sea Bass being caught as well. Nice Fluke are still being taken at the Old Grounds and Reef Site #11. Cape May Point is producing Flounder, Croakers and some Weakfish. Yellow and Bluefin Tuna are being caught on the troll from the East Lump out to the 40 Fathom line, with occasional White and Blue Marlin being caught as well. Crabbing has been excellent in the Back Bays behind Wildwood.

Sunday, July 17, 2005 7:54:54 AM

Flounder fishing has picked up at the Cape May Reef. Greg Bulifant and crew of the Big Bully of Wildwood, NJ boated 12 keepers, and four nice Sea Bass. Fluking at Reef Site #11 is hot, and the South Old Grounds is still producing many nice fish. Jonathan Githens (aka Rut-Row) of Medford, NJ boated 16 Flounder up to 6 pounds at the Old Grounds. Back Bay Fluking is producing many fish, but most of these are throwbacks. Crabbing has been excellent in the Back bays behind Wildwood. Croakers are being caught from Cape May Point to the Canal and out to the Ferry lanes. Bluefin tuna action has been red hot from the East Lump to the Cigar and out to the Elephants Trunk while trolling with cedar plugs, feathers, and jet heads. There are also some King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Dolphin being caught at the East Lump.

Sunday, July 10, 2005 9:20:17 AM

12th Annual Duke of Fluke Tournament results 110 Boats Registered for the Tournament Professional Division Single Heaviest Fluke: 1st Place - Anne Baby, Capt. Vince Viozzi (7.6 pound Fluke) 2nd Place - Happy Our, Capt. Bob McCormick (4.6 pound Fluke) 3rd Place - Sea Fox, Capt. Gary Fox (4.4 pound Fluke) Five Heaviest Fluke: 1st Place - Anne Baby, Capt. Vince Viozzi (24.2 pounds) 2nd Place - Chief, Capt. Nick Cianci (17.4 pounds) 3rd Place - Sea Fox, Capt. Gary Fox (17.2 pounds) Recreational Division Single Heaviest Fluke: 1st Place - Frank Wise, Sadie (9.2 pound Fluke) 2nd Place - Frank Gregorio,Jr.,Frankie Fish(6.8 pound Fluke) 3rd Place - Keith Fisler, Her Ring (6.6 pound Fluke) Jerry Southern, Southern Miss (6.6 pound Fluke) Five Heaviest Fluke: 1st Place - Soup Bones, Capt. Mike Messina (29.6 pounds) 2nd Place - Well Done, Capt. Henry Robbins (25.4 pounds) 3rd Place - Good as Gold, Capt.Howard Steinberg(24.2 pounds) Junior Angler: Frank Gregorio,Jr., Frankie Fish (6.8 pound Fluke) Duchess: Debi Williams, Raise the Flag (5.0 pound Fluke) Laura Fleming, Round 3 (5.0 pound Fluke)

Sunday, July 03, 2005 11:00:47 AM

Flounder fishing has been excellent at the Old Grounds and Reef Site # 11. Fluking @ the Cape May Reef has slowed a little, but there are still some nice fish being caught. Kyle Marco, age 8 of Sewell, NJ weighed in his first ever Flounder, weighing 3.45 pounds. There were numerous reports of Thresher Sharks at the Cape May Reef, as well. Back Bay Fluking is good, but there are alot of throwbacks in the mix. Crabbing has been excellent in small creeks behind Wildwood. Croakers have moved into the Delaware Bay, and are being caught from Cape May Point to the Canal entrance. There is good Bluefin Tuna action while trolling @ the East Lump with small feathers and cedar plugs. Sharking is still good at the 20-30 Fathom Line.

Sunday, June 26, 2005 10:41:49 AM

Flounder fishing has turned on at the Cape May Reef and at the Old Grounds. Bob Ward, of Wildwood, NJ weighed in a 3.75 pound Fluke, caught at the Cape May Reef. Ann Marie Mascherino of Audobon, NJ held the "hot stick" on the Wired Up with Capt. Kurt Bonawitz. She weighed in a 5.5 pound Sea Bass, and a 4.6 pound Fluke taken at the Reef. Jim Flori of Whitestone, NY had a 6.75 pound Fluke, caught @ the Cape May Reef. Frankie Fish and crew of Medford, NJ limited out at the Old Grounds on Saturday, with 9 of the fish weighing over 5 pounds, and a 10.69 pounder caught by Glenn Whalen. Ed Sabo of Fairfield, Conn. fished the Back bays on a Sterling Harbor rental boat, and had 1/2 a dozen Fluke up to 5 pounds. Flounder fishing in the Delaware Bay has slowed to a halt after the Full Moon, last week. Crabbing in the Back Bays remains excellent, with some nice size crabs being taken. There is good Bluefin Tuna action @ the Cigar area, while trolling with small feathers, cedar plugs, and Zukers. Mako sharks have also showed up at the Cigar area. There are lots of big Bluefish, offshore between the 20 - 30 Fathom Line. Sterling Harbor's 12th Annual Duke of Fluke Tournament will be held Saturday, July 9th. Don't miss out on the fun, and some great prizes!

Sunday, June 19, 2005 9:46:46 AM

Flounder are being caught in the Delaware Bay from 14 Foot Light to Miah Maul. Flounder were also being caught @ FA Buoy. We had reports of Fluke at the Cape May Reef early in the week, but by the end of the week, the Reef seems to have shut down for the Fluke. Backbay Fluking is producing many throwbacks, with a few keepers in the mix. Bob Ward, of Wildwood weighed in a 2 pound 8 ounce Flounder he caught off his dock along Richardson's Channel. Stripers are still being caught in the backbays along sod banks, and near creek mouths. Crabbing has turned on this week! Some nice size Blue Claws are being caught in the small creeks and channels behind Wildwood. Shark Fisherman have been having a tough time finding the Sharks, and there are loads of Bluefish. Tom D' Alfonso caught a nice Mako while fishing on his boat the Keep Reel'n. He was fishing the Misty Blue area. He also reported loads of Bluefish. Bluefin Tuna have moved in and are being caught on the troll, on humps between the 20 and 30 Fathom Line. They are being taken on Feathers, Cedar Plugs, and Zukers. John Perillo fished for his 21st birthday, on his boat the Melanie Ann, and boated 3 Bluefin Tuna, averaging 40 pounds. He also reported that a Billfish came up into his spread, checking out the baits. John also reported loads of Bluefish. Just a reminder that Sterling Harbor's 12th Annual Duke of Fluke Tournament will be held on Saturday, July 9th. Entry forms are now available in the tackle shop. Call 609-729-1425 for more information.

Friday, June 17, 2005 8:22:58 AM

Friday, June 17, 2005 There was a good Flounder bite in the Delaware Bay yesterday, near 14 Foot Light. Most of the fish were caught early in the day.

Sunday, June 12, 2005 12:52:46 PM

Flounder are being caught in the Delaware Bay from 14 Foot Light, up to Miah Maul. At the Cape May Reef Sea Bass are being caught, and the Flounder have started to show. Michael Devine of Somerdale, NJ weighed in a 7.66 pound Flounder he caught at the Cape May Reef. The Back Bay Flounder fishing has been on the slow side, however a few keepers are being taken, along with Bluefish and some Striped Bass. D.J. Tyburczy, age 9, of Sparta, NJ weighed in a 5 pound 6 ounce Flounder, caught on squid behind Wildwood. The Fred Stadtler party fished the Backbays on a Sterling Harbor Rental boat, and caught a 24 inch Striper, and a 25 inch Flounder. Drumfish are being caught at Tussy's Slough, and the bigger ones are being caught at Slaughter Beach.

Sunday, June 05, 2005 1:36:12 PM

Flounder fishing is fair in the Backbays with a lot of throwbacks in the mix. Flounder are being caught in the Delaware Bay near Miah Maul and a few have showed up at Bug Light. Todd Spence weighed in a 6.75 pound Fluke caught while fishing in the Delaware Bay. Sea Bass fishing has been good at the Offshore wrecks and at the Reefs, with fish in the 2-3 pound range being caught. Striper fishing continues to be good in the backbays near bridges and sod banks. Ernie DiVincenzo, Jr., age 9 and his buddy Justin Marco, age 10, both of Sewell, NJ were catching all the shortie Stripers they wanted in Richardson's Channel on Friday evening. The boys fished near Cold Spring Inlet on Saturday evening and were bailing the Bluefish! John Stetser of Paulsboro, NJ weighed in a 20 pound Striper he caught on a Bucktail near the Rockpile. Weakfishing was excellent this weekend near Cape May Point.

Jonathan Githans, of Medford, NJ and Bob Harbaugh of Newark, DE boated 8 Tiderunners up to 12 pounds, while fishing on the Rut-Row. Yours truly even got to go fishing this weekend with Big Ernie DiVincenzo, and we caught 7 Weakfish on Bloodworms up to 11.5 pounds, and a shortie Striper.

Drumfish up to 70 pounds are being caught at Slaughter Beach in the Delaware Bay. Bluefish remain in the Backbays, and the Bluefishing near Cold Spring Inlet has been excellent.