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.