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Derek Bieletz

Derek Bieletz
Highlands, New Jersey
Reported: 3 weeks ago

Started our 2026 season this past weekend. Friday was a tough day for us, only landing one fish despite some good readings. Saturday morning was a completely different story. Lock and load fishing all morning with fish being caught on jygprofishing chubbys, swyms, and plugs. Silly silly fishing well over...
Derek Bieletz
Derek Bieletz Highlands, New Jersey Reported: 3 weeks ago
Started our 2026 season this past weekend. Friday was a tough day for us, only landing one fish despite some good readings. Saturday morning was a completely different story. Lock and load fishing all morning with fish being caught on jygprofishing chubbys, swyms, and plugs. Silly silly fishing well over 100 fish up to 28 pounds. We have availability coming up.
Fishing in Highlands, New Jersey
Fishing in Highlands, New Jersey
Fishing in Highlands, New Jersey
Fishing in Highlands, New Jersey
Fishing in Highlands, New Jersey
Fishing in Highlands, New Jersey
Fishing in Highlands, New Jersey
Fishing in Highlands, New Jersey
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Vinnie Calabro

Vinnie Calabro
Howard Beach, New York
Reported: 4 months ago

With the 2025 striper season ending just sharing some photos as the days wind down.
Vinnie Calabro
Vinnie Calabro Howard Beach, New York Reported: 4 months ago
With the 2025 striper season ending just sharing some photos as the days wind down.
Fishing in Howard Beach, New York
Fishing in Howard Beach, New York
Fishing in Howard Beach, New York
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Fishing in Howard Beach, New York
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Derek Bieletz

Derek Bieletz
Highlands, New Jersey
Reported: 4 months ago

Striped bass fishing remains solid. We are seeing average catches of 30-65 fish per trip with a mix of short, keepers, and overs coming into the boat. We hope to get another week or two out of the striper fishing, as there are still plenty of fish to the east...
Derek Bieletz
Derek Bieletz Highlands, New Jersey Reported: 4 months ago
Striped bass fishing remains solid. We are seeing average catches of 30-65 fish per trip with a mix of short, keepers, and overs coming into the boat. We hope to get another week or two out of the striper fishing, as there are still plenty of fish to the east of us. We are also blackfishing as well and will continue to target them right up until the New Year before concluding our season.
Fishing in Highlands, New Jersey
Fishing in Highlands, New Jersey
Fishing in Highlands, New Jersey
Fishing in Highlands, New Jersey
Fishing in Highlands, New Jersey
Fishing in Highlands, New Jersey
Fishing in Highlands, New Jersey
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Adam Frank

Adam Frank
Freeport, New York
Reported: 4 months ago

Bass fishing has been amazing with a ton of slots around. The show the Giant Bluefin have been putting on has been straight out of Nat Geo. We have not been targeting them as the recreation season is still closed.
Adam Frank
Adam Frank Freeport, New York Reported: 4 months ago
Bass fishing has been amazing with a ton of slots around. The show the Giant Bluefin have been putting on has been straight out of Nat Geo. We have not been targeting them as the recreation season is still closed.
Fishing in Freeport, New York
Fishing in Freeport, New York
Fishing in Freeport, New York
Fishing in Freeport, New York
Fishing in Freeport, New York
Fishing in Freeport, New York
Fishing in Freeport, New York
Fishing in Freeport, New York
Fishing in Freeport, New York
Fishing in Freeport, New York
Fishing in Freeport, New York
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Eddie Endresen

Eddie Endresen
Keyport, New Jersey
Reported: 7 months ago

The ocean was calling, and Andrew and his crew answered, ready to chase their new personal bests. The fluke fishing was on fire, with the guys reeling in one beauty after another. But the real adrenaline rush came when Andrew's rod doubled over—a telltale sign of a true trophy. "This...
Eddie Endresen
Eddie Endresen Keyport, New Jersey Reported: 7 months ago
The ocean was calling, and Andrew and his crew answered, ready to chase their new personal bests. The fluke fishing was on fire, with the guys reeling in one beauty after another. But the real adrenaline rush came when Andrew's rod doubled over—a telltale sign of a true trophy. "This is a good one!" he yelled, and the battle began. Our mate, Rich, was on standby, net in hand, ready for the big moment. After a skillful fight, the prize was landed—a magnificent 7-pound fluke! The cheers and high-fives said it all; Andrew had smashed his personal best and landed a fish he won't soon forget. This is more than just a fishing trip; it's a chance to make epic memories and land the catch of a lifetime.
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Eddie Endresen

Eddie Endresen
Keyport, New Jersey
Reported: 7 months ago

Fluke Trip Report On our recent fluke trip, the action was nonstop! We had a great mix of experienced anglers and complete beginners on board, and everyone got in on the fun. The rods were bent all day long, with plenty of reeling to go around. We landed a good...
Eddie Endresen
Eddie Endresen Keyport, New Jersey Reported: 7 months ago
Fluke Trip Report On our recent fluke trip, the action was nonstop! We had a great mix of experienced anglers and complete beginners on board, and everyone got in on the fun. The rods were bent all day long, with plenty of reeling to go around. We landed a good number of keepers and safely released many shorts to be caught another day. When the bite slowed down in one spot, we didn't wait around. We quickly moved to new, productive locations, and that strategy paid off in a big way. By the end of the day, we had 13 keeper fluke in the box, including a doormats that weighed up to six pounds. Back at the marina, our mate Rich provided top-notch service, expertly filleting and bagging everyone's catch and putting it on ice. All you had to do was grab your bag and head home to cook up a delicious dinner. We're more than a charter boat; we're a fishing adventure waiting to happen.
Fishing in Keyport, New Jersey
Fishing in Keyport, New Jersey
Fishing in Keyport, New Jersey
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Fishing in Keyport, New Jersey
Fishing in Keyport, New Jersey
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Michael Behot
Randolph, New Jersey
Reported: 1 year ago

Fishings been really good when I can get out. The wind has been bad but a lot of fish are around. The beginning of next week should be good.
Michael Behot
Michael Behot Randolph, New Jersey Reported: 1 year ago
Fishings been really good when I can get out. The wind has been bad but a lot of fish are around. The beginning of next week should be good.
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