As spring finally starts to arrive, the fishingaction in the Beach Haven area continues to heat up. Several captains of theBeach Haven Charter Fishing Association have been putting their time in on thewater and coming up with some positive results.
Captain Gary Dugan of “Irish Jig Sportfishing”usually will pull the plug when weather conditions make it too uncomfortablefor his anglers. On a recent trip, he termed it “like an episode of DeadliestCatch.” The group had to take the trip that day or no trip at all. Captain Garymanaged to find some protected areas of Great Bay and provided them with someaction on big bluefish.
Captain Tom Masterson had a great day on thebay with the Pat Lavanga party aboard Captain Carl Sheppard’s “Starfish” withbluefish being the request of the day. The group had some great action catching15 big bluefish trolling Rebels and spoons between the inlet and Great Bay.
Captain Matt Curtis of “Olbarney Guide Service”reports “crummy” weather slowing action down a bit but when he can get out hehas managed a good mix of keeper striped bass and black drum to 35-pounds inthe bay. Outside the inlets, he hears the striped bass bite is underway alittle north of Beach Haven with 30-40-pound bass taking Mojos and spoons. LastSunday he had a bay trip that had non-stop action on big dog fish and plenty ofblues along with a 50-pound drum that was released. He managed to pick up one28-inch striper that made its way into the fish box.
Captain Jimmy Zavacky of the “Reel Determined”and Captain Ray Lopez of the “Miss Liane” will be donating their time on June 3to participate in a fishing event for “Project Healing Waters.” Sponsored bythe Holiday Beach Club in Waretown, this is a day of fishing for injuredveterans. Both captains are to be commended for their efforts to pay back tothose who have served our country.
Additional information on the Beach HavenCharter Fishing Association can be found at [COLOR=#0000ff]www.BHCFA.net[/COLOR]