8th Grade Dance

Brad and friends before the 8th grade dance.

Merry Christmas

Still trying to publish on this new format....

Brad's Confirmation

After Brad's Confirmation. This would be a great Chistmas Card if Kelly was in it.

Towson Family Day - October

In spite of the weather - another great tailgate party at Towson family Day.


 

Play with Jack Golf Outing - September in Avalon

Thanks to everyone who participated
or donated to the golf outing this year.

We raised over $10,000 and a good time was had by all.


 

Rhode Island Maiers

It has been a while since last post so the following may not be in chronological. These from my visit to see Larry & Cynthia 2 weeks ago.

We had a good time and the scenery is spectacular. "Under the right conditions" I am sure the fishing would be just as good. The storm shut everything down the last 2 days although we did see some huge bunker and got a couple 10lb blues.

I am in front of the Narragansett bay and Larry is in his lab doing some prep work.


There is no scale on these rocks - they are part of a huge slope running down into the water at a 45 degree angle.

A slip could be fatal which only adds to the total experience.



 

Group shot

Better?? 

2006 Maier Reunion

A good time was had by all at Kenny & Linda's beautiful home in New Rochelle.

 

Belford Bass

Big bass and blues have made their appearance in the Raritan Bay.

This 15 lbr is one of 6 bass (others released) that hit a Tsunami popper on the incoming tide just before dark.

There is a ton of peanut bunker and mullet in the bay right now so these fish should hold there for at least a month.

If any one is interested in joining me give a holler; I've got the gear if you've got the waders. 

School daze

No one should have to get on a school bus in the dark....


Here are the obligatory first day pics, lets hope we never see them holding signs like this with just numbers.


Mom - that was Tom on the bike.

Dor - yes, the little fish were in the big fish and I am glad Brad is wearing gloves but those are supposed to be work gloves. And that is Sophie behind Brad's head.

A big day here as our replacement window and my new waders (being dry in the water, what a concept) just arrived. Hmmm... which one should I open first??
 

Striper stomach contents

Ernesto left some huge waves but also brought the stripers closer in to the North Jetty at IBSP. This fat 29" caught on a red/yellow Gibbs pencil popper.

At 7 am the waves were at least 10-12 ft high and breaking way out. It did not even look like the Jersey coast. By 1130 low tide it was possible to get on the jetty for about 2 hours.

When the tide started to come back in the water cleaned up a bit and the bass could be seen swirling out on top. The least digested bait seen here is what this guy was feeding on last, they are 4 1/2", he also had about 20 small spearring in him. These look like blue back herring and were obviously eaten whole.

It is going to be a good fall!!

 

Wheeling into fall

Kids - do not try this at home.... Althought this can't be any more dangerouse than flying down Jacksonville Road at night without a helmet.