2012 NJ flounder and sea bass regulations

Great new every one.  The new N.J  Flounder and Sea Bass Regs have been set for 2012.  The new Flounder regs are 17.5 In 5 fish bag limit this is 3 less fish but ½ in shorter.  The season will be from May 5 to September 28.  That is 5 More days then last year.  As for Sea Bass it will still be 12.5 In and a 25 fish bag limit.  The season will run from May 19 thru October 19 then from November 1 thru December 31.  This is 42 more days from last year.

2012 NJ Saltwater Recreational Registry Program

Fishing season is just agound the corner. All anglers fishing in saltwater over the age of 16 need to register for the free saltwater fishing license in NJ. However, any person fishing on a party/charter boat DOES NOT need a license as they are covered under the captains license. The fines start at $300 for the 1st offense.There is a movement to lower them but make sure you have it. They ARE enforcing it. http://www.nj.gov/dep/saltwaterregistry/index.html

NJDEP-NJ Saltwater Recreational Registry Program

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New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

Sea Isle Polar Bear Plunge

                         

This Saturday will be the Polar Bear Plunge in Sea Isle City it will also be our middle of the winter clearance event at Sea Isle Bait and Tackle.  Some of the Hot clearance items are ALL metal jigs and spoon including AVA jigs, deadly dicks and more will be 50% off.  Gulp!, cast nets, rods, and combos will all be 20% off.  Penn fierce all sizes will be 10% off. Hunting supplies will be 25% off.  Rigs and snelled hooks buy two and get one FREE.  With this economy invest your money wisely, you will be fishing this spring and summer why not make 10% on your money???   Buy a Sea Isle Bait and Tackle Gift certificate and get 10% off.  Join us this weekend here in Sea Isle City for the Polar Bear Plunge the Polar Bear Run/Walk the middle of the winter clearance event at Sea Isle Bait and Tackle..

Polar Bear Plunge Sea Isle City

Saturday February 18 Is the Polar Bear plunge here in Sea Isle City.  We at Sea Isle Bait and Tackle will also be having a middle of the winter clearance sale.  We have loads of new inventory coming in from tackle shows and expos all around the country we need to make room for all the new products.  So stop by Saturday February 18 for great savings or any time for great service from the friendly knowledgeable staff. Remember if we don’t have it we will get it for you …

Middle of the winter or prime time fishing season

At 2:30 am this morning as I shoveled the snow of the truck I was wondering what the hell I was doing going to the tackle shop in the middle of the winter at this hour of the day.  Then it occurred to me even with sea bass being closed for many of us that have jobs that tack so much of the fishing time during the spring summer and fall months this is prime time fishing season for us.  The cod and tog fishing has been unreal and to day is the first 12 hour cod trip of the season for the starfish..  So get some buddy’s together and jump on your local party boat or get that boat out of the yard on a nice day this winter and experience  winter fishing at the south jersey shore. We are open nice days in the AM and the weekends.  Who knows maybe the mackerel will show up this year maybe this will be an epic late winter winter flounder bite.

Lisa G's Big TOG

Tog fishing has still been GREAT check out this whooper 15 ponder caught by Lisa G from NY aboard the Starfish party boat hear in Sea Isle City.  With the colder whether approaching Tog will move farther off shore and be come sluggish and a little more difficult to catch so get out fishing wile its still GOOD.  The starfish is also doing a Cod trip leaving at 5Am Jan 21 the fee is $100.00.  The days the starfish goes fishing we will be open from 7Am till 8Am and we are still open on the weekends.  Contact the Starfish at (609) 263 – 3800 or  www..starfishboats.com

Winter

Wile the fishing remains good things are slowing down in Sea Isle City.  We will remain open every day Monday - Friday from 7Am till 8 Am weather permitting Unless we hear of blitzes on the beach. Saturday 6Am – 6Pm and Sunday 6Am – 12 Noon.  If you will need something wile we are closed pleas call in advance (609) 263-6540 or email seaislebaitandtackle@gmail.com and we will make arrangements for you.

As for fishing the tog fishing remains good on the inshore and mid rang wrecks and reefs even herd of an occasional Cod inshore this week end.  Never go wreck fishing with out a couple of clams herd of some one lucking in to one on a green crab and did not have any clams to feed the cod.  There are still a couple of stripers around with a Good bite up north from what I have been hearing. I will keep you up to date on what the starfish party boat is doing and what is going on around the tackle shop..