Spring Blackfish

Plan to give it a try this weekend. Heading to the Sandy Hook reef if the weather is good. Any thoughts about whether I should just bring crabs or should I bring frozen clams too?

I’d bring both. I find that Blackfish prefer softer baits in the Spring. I’ve even used sandworms for bait in the Spring with great success.

I’d bring both. I find that Blackfish prefer softer baits in the Spring. I’ve even used sandworms for bait in the Spring with great success.

Thanks. I recall years ago we used clam in the spring but the bergals would be a problem. I have have some frozen clam I can try. I hope to get crabs from Up Front B&T. Did you ever try squid? I have caught them a couple of times on squid while fluke fishing.

Thanks. I recall years ago we used clam in the spring but the bergals would be a problem. I have have some frozen clam I can try. I hope to get crabs from Up Front B&T. Did you ever try squid? I have caught them a couple of times on squid while fluke fishing.

You’re welcome! Never had luck with squid. Might be worth a shot. If not at least you’ll have some ready for when the fluke season opens.

I agree with Benny. Bring both, but my guess is the action will be on crabs. Good luck and let us know how you make out.

Plan to give it a try this weekend. Heading to the Sandy Hook reef if the weather is good. Any thoughts about whether I should just bring crabs or should I bring frozen clams too?

morning capt rock,, yes in the spring there mouths are soft,, i say the clams will do,,, but some crabs wont hurt,,, can you get some fiddlers,, i think the tog will suck them up,,, those crabs are soft,,, on them fiddlers when you get a hit,,SWING,,, those crabs are a one shot deal,,, all the best capt,,,,, go get them,,,,by the way my wife maureen is a tog master 😎 😉 ,,,><)))):>
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Thanks MoJoe. Always enjoyed your videos.

Thanks MoJoe. Always enjoyed your videos.

your welcome capt rock 😎 👍,,,2017,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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Plan to give it a try this weekend. Heading to the Sandy Hook reef if the weather is good. Any thoughts about whether I should just bring crabs or should I bring frozen clams too?

Crabs with the shell off should work great

Crabs with the shell off should work great

We went blackfishing yesterday at the Sandy Hook reef. Stopped on the first hump that showed life on the fishfinder because we have few spots out there. I caught 3 14 inch blackfish and a skate before the bite died. One of the other guys had a 20 inch cod and a skate. Owner couldn't connect. After an hour of no bites we moved 3 more times but never found another bite. The excitement of the day was a bite that was doubling the rod and ripping away. I suspect big striper but we will never know since the line was cut off as he tried to get around the transom. I think he caught the braid on the edge of the swim platform but he thinks he caught the engine. We consoled ourselves by trolling up three keeper stripers in the bay. All caught on light rods dragging swim shads. 2 on Chartreuse 9 inch one on white 6 inch. The six inch caught the biggest. Fish 30 to 32.

We went blackfishing yesterday at the Sandy Hook reef. Stopped on the first hump that showed life on the fishfinder because we have few spots out there. I caught 3 14 inch blackfish and a skate before the bite died. One of the other guys had a 20 inch cod and a skate. Owner couldn't connect. After an hour of no bites we moved 3 more times but never found another bite. The excitement of the day was a bite that was doubling the rod and ripping away. I suspect big striper but we will never know since the line was cut off as he tried to get around the transom. I think he caught the braid on the edge of the swim platform but he thinks he caught the engine. We consoled ourselves by trolling up three keeper stripers in the bay. All caught on light rods dragging swim shads. 2 on Chartreuse 9 inch one on white 6 inch. The six inch caught the biggest. Fish 30 to 32.View attachment 47914

capt rock i wonderd what went on yesterday with you and the crew,, now i know,,, nice report,, keeper at it,, stay well,, cant wait for your next report 😎 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ><)))):>
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Nice fish on the KIDDIE BEACH POLE WRECK

No idea where that is. Is it in the Sandy Hook reef?

No idea where that is. Is it in the Sandy Hook reef?

Check with Mojo

Nice fish on the KIDDIE BEACH POLE WRECK

Rota?

Nice fish on the KIDDIE BEACH POLE WRECK

you know it BOB ,, you showed us that spot back in the day,,,,,,,,,some nice fish on that pole... take care,,,,,,,,,,, ><)))):>
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No idea where that is. Is it in the Sandy Hook reef?

Rota?

captrock//aquarius,,,,brooklyn style blackfishing,,,,one of the creeks in brooklyn,,,,,...........................,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,><)))):>
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Thanks guys.

Thanks guys.

your welcome,,, one of the biggest blackfish i got off that pole/wreck was like 6pounds+ captrock,,,,,,,,my wife maureen does well in another drop in the creek ,, ,,,,,,,bye for now............... ><)))):>
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