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Captain D's Fishing Report 2005
       

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2005 FLORIDA PICTURES

 

DECEMBER 7, 2005 RICH, JOHNNY "B", & THE CREW

Just because THE BIG BOY is winterized doesn't mean that The Regulator is.  Got out for a late afternoon bass trip with Rich, Johnny "B", Rudy, and myself.  Just out of the inlet we ran into birds working, along with bass boiling on the surface.  We dropped the jigs down and managed a few fish.  Although there was a lot of bird life, the fish were few and far between.  With that, we ran to the North in hopes of better fishing.  Well the move proved to be a good one.  In no time, we were catching bass off Deal on the jigs with double and triple headers.  In 2 1/2 hours we landed 53 bass ranging from 4 lbs. on up to 20 lbs. and 5 bluefish up to 15 lbs.

 

DECEMBER 3-4, 2005 RICH, JOHNNY "B", DOUG, MAX, & THE CREW

Had THE BIG BOY out this weekend for its last trip of the season.  Fishing both days, Sunday proved to be the best with the exception of the weather.  At 5:00 a.m. it was snowing pretty good with about three inches on the ground.  By 7:30 a.m. it had stopped and we were on our way out of the inlet with Rich, Johnny "B", Rich's neighbor Doug, Rudy, my brother Max, and myself.  Splitting the day in half we planned to bass fish in the morning, and then switch to togging'.

Breaking the inlet we had action right away.  After boating and releasing numerous bass, the action died.  Ran up to The Rocks where we found non-stop action jigging bass all alone.  By 11:30 a.m. we called it quits.  With an estimation of close to 80 or more bass caught and released, we had the slot limit filled along with some fish over 34" mark.

With not far to travel we set up on the Sandy Hook Reef for blackfish.  Action was slow at times but did improve later in the day.  We managed to catch some 20 keepers along with Doug's pool winning 8 1/2 pound tog.  It was a cold, great day of fishing, and it was a treat to have my brother along.  With that, I just want to say thanks to Rich for everything this season, we had a great time.  Rudy, thanks for your help, and thank you to those that chartered THE BIG BOY.

Book your trips now for 2006 - we will be up and running by the second week of April.  Have a safe winter and Happy Holidays!

-Capt. "D"

 

NOVEMBER 27, 2005 RICH, & THE CREW

Out on the Regulator again Sunday with Rich, Rudy, and myself for a repeat of Saturday.  It proved to be a carbon copy for the bass.  Action was slow and the fish were small off Seaside.  We just couldn't stop thinking about the tog trip yesterday and in no time we were headed back out there.  After setting up, the adrenaline was high for some fast paced action.  That action we were looking for never really happened... only picking fish here and there.  We covered every square inch of that.

 

NOVEMBER 26, 2005 RICH, JOHNNY "B", & THE CREW

Ran down to fish off of Seaside Pier for bass with Rich, Johnny "B", Rudy, and myself.  Looks like everyone else had the same idea as we trolled in and around a fleet of more than 70 boats.  Marking bait and bass on the fish finder, the hits were hard to come by.  With the action so slow and only a couple small bass taken, we decided to go blackfishing.  Looking at a chart and on the GPS we noticed two wrecks about seven miles offshore.  Having flat conditions and the 26' Regulator out, we were there in no time cruising at 34 kts.  For the next four hours we crushed the blackfish that averaged 3 to 4 pounds.  Was a fabulous day of togging'.

 

NOVEMBER 20, 2005 RICH, & THE CREW

Rudy, myself, and Rich were back at it again in the morning.  Looking to start the day off like Sat. it slowly developed.  Only to find all the bluefish you wanted, which all seemed to be on steroids.  Having enough of the bluefish we moved off to the east and did some wreck fishing.  Caught some sea bass and blackfish but this fishing proved to be tough as well.

 

NOVEMBER 19, 2005 RICH, JOHN, JONATHAN, & MICHAEL

Back from his vacation overseas, Rich was anxious to get back on the water.  Along for the trip was a friend John Capra, and his two boys Jonathan and Michael.  Out of the inlet we headed north and arrived at our destination off Highlands.  Finding plenty of bird life and good readings we started the day off jigging.  The first fish to come over the side were four slot sized bass followed by a 26 lber.  Jonathan subdued this large fish in ample time after a grueling battle.  With the fleet growing we decided to move off and fish by ourselves.  The boys were eager to catch some larger fish so we put the bunker spoons out.  It paid off and in no time Michael was at work reeling in 300ft. of wire line with a 23 1/2 lber. tugging back.  The boys managed  two more good size bass that went 21 1/2 lbs. and 18 1/2 lbs.  By the end of the day the  total catch tallied 11 bass with 6 throwbacks and released a doz. 8-15 lb. bluefish.  The crew of the Big Boy were really impressed with the angling skills and dedication of Jonathan and Michael. Watch out for these two when they get older, me and Rudy could be out of a job!

 

 

OCTOBER 13-NOVEMBER 2, 2005 UPDATE

Sorry I haven't kept the reports up to date recently... so here is a summed up report.  Recently Rich purchased a 2001 26' Regulator w/ twin 250 Yamaha's.  So Rudy and myself have been busy rigging the boat out for fishing.  Not to say that we haven't fished on it.  Rich, Mike Rose, Johnny "B", Constantine (Rich's nephew), Rudy, myself, and some other guests have all been making trips for stripers, sea bass, and blackfish.  Sea bass fishing has been really good, blackfish are starting to bite, and the stripers have been difficult at times due to all of the bluefish.  There's tons of bait around and the outlook is very promising for November.

 

 

OCTOBER 8, 2005    CAPTAIN "D" GOT MARRIED!

 

SEPTEMBER 28, 2005    WACHOVIA BANK CHARTER

On Wednesday, we took out a charter from Wachovia Bank for a blue fin day-chunking trip.  At daybreak we were in the area of the Bacardi, searching for some scallop boats in sloppy 4-5 ft. seas.  The radar showed some boats a few more miles to the east.  As we got closer, there were half a dozen scallop boats working the area.  We fished behind numerous boats before getting our first tuna, about 85 lbs.  Gave it hell the rest of the day trying everything we knew, but the fish behind the boats didn't want to cooperate.  Going on the drift in the area, we managed to hook one more, only to lose it at the boat.  After a long day and a great effort from everyone on board, we called it a day.

 

SEPTEMBER 5, 2005    RICH, RUDY'S FRIEND JOSH "MULLET"

Left the dock on what was supposed to be a half day fluke trip with Rich and Rudy's friend Josh "Mullet".  With the wind blowing hard out of the northeast, conditions were looking less than ideal.  Had a spot picked out with some rough bottom 18 miles to the north.  By the time we got there the wind and the seas laid down, and the fluke were feeding.  First fish to come over was 6lbs shortly followed by a 9 1/2 lber, both caught by yours truly.  Rudy got in the game and landed a 7 1/2, 6 1/2, and a 6 lber.  Rich and Josh took up the slack with four fish going 5 lbs, two 4 1/2 lbs, two 3 lbs, and a few 1 1/2 to 2 pound fish.  Squid and spearing combo, live peanuts, and fluke jigs all worked.  Back at the dock around 7pm.  This was one of the best fluke trips I've seen in a really long time.

 

SEPTEMBER 3-4, 2005    RICH, CONSTANTINE (THE NEPHEW), DOMINICK, AND JOHNNY "B"

Leaving the inlet around mid morning "THE BIG BOY" was headed east for the Tom's canyon.  On board we had Rich, Constantine, Dominick, and Johnny "B".  Trolling for an hour didn't produce anything and with the fleet growing in anticipation for the chunk bite we dropped the hook.  By 9:00pm we had plenty of squid around the boat and in the livewell.  Didn't get our first bite until around 11:30pm, putting two fish in the boat and then having to wait until 4:30am when we got another shot.  Going 8 for 12 on yellow fins that ranged from 40 to 110 pounds then we headed home.  Constantine caught his first Tuna!

 

AUGUST 21, 2005     RICH AND JOHNNY ARIZONA

After some unfortunate down time with the boat.  She's up and running again looking to make some trips.  Well that's just what we did taking Rich and his lifelong friend John out for some sharking.  Ran out to the mudhole and set up on the drift in blue-green 76 degree water.  Had to wait all day before Mr. Mako appeared.  He wasted no time eating a mackerel bait not far from the boat.  John had the shark subdued in 15 minutes.  Back at Hoffman's for a weigh in going 133 pounds.  Nice work guy's.

 

JULY 13-18, 2005     DOMINICK & KEITH CHARTER, MONSTER SHARK TOURNAMENT

After a week and a half of preparation and maintenance, THE BIG BOY headed North for Marthas Vineyard Monster Shark Tournament.  Dominick and Keith once again had the boat for charter.  Two days of fishing in pea soup fog yielded no makos or threshers.  We did manage blue sharks on both days, but none heavy enough for the scales.  With close to 250 boats in the tournament, the overall fishing was poor.  Fishing hard and having a good time, we made the best of it.  Rudy and Second Mate, Frankie, did a top notch job.  Also, we want to say thanks to Dominick, Keith, and Rich for helping out as well.  Great job everyone... let's do it again next year.

On the way home, Rich, Rudy, Frankie, and I stopped to fluke fish the shoals in Vineyard Sound.  Holy $#*@! what an incredible fishery, it is unbelievable.

 

JULY 5, 2005     STEPHANIE SAND & FAMILY FISHING TRIP AND CRUISE TO NYC

Pulling out of the inlet around 1 o'clock, we quickly ran into the bunker pods.  Trying numerous pods, we finally found some that held fish.  After an exciting battle, a 30 lb. striper was landed.  With sea conditions not being the best, and taking it's toll on a few passengers, they felt the city would be a better choice.

 

JULY 4, 2005     RICH, DOMINICK, AND JOHN

Fishing 45 miles east of Manasquan Inlet, the crew had their own fireworks, going 2 for 4 on makos.  Most of the action came just before noon releasing an 80 pounder and bringing the gaff to a 100 pounder.  Mackerel and bluefish fillets worked best in the blue 69 degree water.

 

JULY 2, 2005     RICH AND FRIENDS

Tried our luck fishing some deeper water for fluke and it paid off.  Catching seven keepers averaging 2 to 4lbs and only a few throwbacks the crew was pleased.  Fished off Sandy Hook with all the action on squid and spearing.

 

JUNE 24-26, 2005     TOM, DOMINICK, AND KEITH PARTY

We had action on all three days of fishing, both the Mako Mania and the Jersey Coast Shark Anglers Tournament.  We caught and released 5 blue sharks up to about 200lbs. and caught 2 small makos both going about 100lbs.  Bluefish live, dead, and fillets proved to be the choice of bait for the makos.  Fished the Glory Hole and the Triple Wreck areas.  Overall, we had a wonderful 3 days of fishing and the guys from the charter were exceptionally great.

 

JUNE 19, 2005     THE FATHERS DAY TRIP

This father's day trip was one that won't be forgotten.  With Rich's father, Jack Klein and our mate Rudy Wilson's dad, Rudy, we were determined to find some bass.  Despite the 5ft seas, and 20 knot northeast winds, we still managed to throw the cast net and fill the livewell with bunkers.  With good readings on the fish finder, we stopped short of our final destination.  For an hour, the bite was red hot, putting five bass in the box and losing numerous other large bass due to rough sea conditions.  The fish weighed in at 23, 30, 31, and 35 POUNDS!  Oh yeah... we fished all alone.

 

JUNE 15, 2005     RICH, MIKE, AND CAPT. JAY

Rich, Mike, and Captain Jay were on board for a morning bass trip.  After multiple throws with the cast net, we had the livewell full.  We got into bass pretty good near the Rocks despite the thick fog and heavy chop.  With our limit filled on bass over 34", we released the rest.  Fish ranged from 23lbs to 30lbs.  Good luck in Florida Jay!

 

JUNE 12, 2005     RICH AND JOHN

Fished south of the Manasquan Inlet chasing pods of bunker.  After fishing a few hours and multiple pods of bait, the bass were nowhere to be found.  Finished the day fluking off Seaside in 60ft of water.  Put some keepers in the boat and had some shorts.

 

JUNE 10, 2005     RICH AND JOHN

A late afternoon fluke trip off Belmar in less than ideal conditions, with the water temperature at 50 degrees.  Caught some fluke - all shorts.

 

JUNE 9, 2005     RICH, GERARD, AND MARK

Rich, Gerard, and Mark on an afternoon trip, trolling bunker spoons on Shrewsbury Rocks.  We managed a few bass up to 26lbs, and numerous bluefish in very cold water.

 

JUNE 5, 2005     THE CREW WITH JOHNNY B AND CHERYL

With boat traffic being the worst I've ever seen, it's no wonder the bass were no where to be found.  After trolling for 2 hours with only 1 hit, we decided to go wreck fishing for sea bass.  We got into the sea bass pretty good, catching over 3 dozen, and keeping 13 well over 12 inches - and many going 4lbs.  Small pieces of clam worked best.

 

JUNE 4, 2005     RICH, DOMINICK, AND JOHN

Today we had the boss, Rich, and two good friends of his, Dominick and John onboard.  Entering the 1 day Hi Mar bass tournament hosted by Twin Lights Marina in Highlands turned out to be a good thing.  With nasty conditions and no live bait to be found, we opted to troll bunker spoons for hopes of a large bass.  It paid off with the 2nd of 5 fish tipping the scales at 34 1/2lbs..  We were happy with 3rd place.  The other highlight of the day was pulling the hook on a trophy size bass.

 

MAY 30, 2005     THE CREW WITH TOM AND DOMINICK

After struggling with the weekend crowds for live bunker, we managed a net full.  West bank area produced all the action.  With 6 bass landed and numerous lost, the two heaviest went 25 and 30lbs.

 

MAY 28-29, 2005     THE CREW AND FAMILY

Cast netted live bunker both Saturday and Sunday.  Only to feed the majority to bluefish.  Did manage to get 6 bass on the live bait up to 20lbs.  Trolling spoons produced a few more bass and numerous bluefish.  Fished from Manasquan Inlet north to the west bank area.

 

MAY 21-22, 2005     THE CREW

The Crew fished an ASA tournament over the weekend hosted by Bahr's Landing.  With decent weather over two days of fishing, we managed an estimated 100 bass landed.  Fish ranged from 20 to 30lbs.  All taken on live bunker in the Raritan Bay.

 

MAY 14, 2005     THE CREW WITH MARIA & JOHNNY B

Fished the tip of Sandy Hook catching 32 Striped Bass with only a few Bluefish.  Bass ranging from 21" to 37".  Heaviest fish 18 pounds clams worked best.

 

MAY 10, 2005     THE CREW ACCOMPANIED BY DOMINICK, TOMMY, CARMEN & JOHNNY B

Fished Sandy Hook Bay catching 19 Striped Bass ranging from 22" to 35" with an occasional Bluefish.  Claims provided all the action.

 

 

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