TIME CHANGE: 8:00AM 2023 NJW&W Flukeathon on Big Mohawk

4 minutes ago, Buck154 said:

2'-4' is not that bad. I rather have a fast drift over no drift

Agree.. hope the mates do their job for the green horns, give em enough lead the hold bottom, and STOP letting out so much line underneath the boat to the other guys for tangles.

Guy spoke with Greg Hueth just now. He is monitoring weather for us.  He is leaning toward a later start to get us more time in better conditions. POSSIBLE departure time at 8am now but we will confirm TOMORROW the day before.       As of now it's still 6am but it may change. 

7 minutes ago, JHbowhunter said:

Guy spoke with Greg Hueth just now. He is monitoring weather for us.  He is leaning toward a later start to get us more time in better conditions. POSSIBLE departure time at 8am now but we will confirm TOMORROW the day before.       As of now it's still 6am but it may change. 

Bonefreak just wants to know when the skates bite the best cause that's when he wants to go

6 hours ago, Buck154 said:

Bonefreak just wants to know when the skates bite the best cause that's when he wants to go

Johnny…with the predicted conditions….how many ounces you think we will need to hold bottom??  I wana keep my bait in the skate strike zone as along as possible!!  Lol

How did you guys do? 

Hope everyone had a great time!

42 minutes ago, NJNewbie said:

How did you guys do? 

 

Hope everyone had a great time!

Not yet, trip is on Wednesday the 9th!

Better bring some heavy lead.

10 hours ago, Cousin Brown said:

Better bring some heavy lead.

I disliked it 6-8 Oz was unproductive for me. Thinking back maybe my dropper line was too short 10-12 inch, perhaps 20 inch would keep the bait above there eyes.

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guys - please monitor this closely, I will be getting an update from the BM soon.  I am thinking he will want a later start, like 8am but waiting to see.   I don't think it's going to be horrific conditions - at least we will have a drift.  Offshore/deeper water may need heavy lead but hoping we can fish 6 oz or less all day. 

There is also the remote possibility of a re-schedule

6 minutes ago, JHbowhunter said:

guys - please monitor this closely, I will be getting an update from the BM soon.  I am thinking he will want a later start, like 8am but waiting to see.   I don't think it's going to be horrific conditions - at least we will have a drift.  Offshore/deeper water may need heavy lead but hoping we can fish 6 oz or less all day. 

There is also the remote possibility of a re-schedule

It’s fishable in your boat tomorrow .

will not be an issue for a party boat . Day gets better all through the afternoon 

hard west in early am is still super fishable inside 3 miles .

‘Axel , long branch , red church , rocks , snake are easily fished in those conditions 

48 minutes ago, hunterbob1 said:

I disliked it 6-8 Oz was unproductive for me. Thinking back maybe my dropper line was too short 10-12 inch, perhaps 20 inch would keep the bait above there eyes.

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Use a chicken rig instead of a bucktail  set up .

then you can just walk the heavy sinker 

2 minutes ago, hammer4reel said:

It’s fishable in your boat tomorrow .

will not be an issue for a party boat . Day gets better all through the afternoon 

hard west in early am is still super fishable inside 3 miles .

‘Axel , long branch , red church , rocks , snake are easily fished in those conditions 

hell yeah I would go fish stripers or fluke in hard west winds in my boat. But 27mph gusts on those big party boats will be pushing the drift over 2mph I think?   I would put out my largest drift sock, but they don't do that

41 minutes ago, JHbowhunter said:

hell yeah I would go fish stripers or fluke in hard west winds in my boat. But 27mph gusts on those big party boats will be pushing the drift over 2mph I think?   I would put out my largest drift sock, but they don't do that

If he is inside of 3 miles the land blocks 90% of that wind .

a PB already drifts slower than you do because of its size 

Guna be sporty out there!!  

Trip will now depart at 8:00AM!  Event time updated and tagged for attention to this change!

11 minutes ago, Bonefreak said:

Guna be sporty out there!!  

Spotty?15-20 knots this trip should be canceled to a later date.

3 minutes ago, hunterbob1 said:

Spotty?15-20 knots this trip should be canceled to a later date.

Sporty….like suit up in your finest gear…the playing field will be leveled to benefit our bounty. 

It is official - 8am start.  Please be careful boarding as the boat lines are long and the sign says "BOARD AT YOUR OWN RISK".   This is for the early birds that beat the crew there. 

Boat should return between 3 and 4 pm. 

One other item of note - I thought boat was 3,000 same as last year, but it's $3,200.    I will be out $200 bucks so if anyone wishes to donate $5 to me would be appreciated.  

I gave $1,000 deposit, and have $2,000 cash plus $600 tip. Again - based on $3,000 not $3,200. 

Mates will collect $20 a person for POOL - 300/200/100 awarded.   

If you win - please be sure to toss a little extra to mates. 

thanks and see you tomorrow!

50 minutes ago, JHbowhunter said:

It is official - 8am start.  Please be careful boarding as the boat lines are long and the sign says "BOARD AT YOUR OWN RISK".   This is for the early birds that beat the crew there. 

Boat should return between 3 and 4 pm. 

 

One other item of note - I thought boat was 3,000 same as last year, but it's $3,200.    I will be out $200 bucks so if anyone wishes to donate $5 to me would be appreciated.  

I gave $1,000 deposit, and have $2,000 cash plus $600 tip. Again - based on $3,000 not $3,200. 

Mates will collect $20 a person for POOL - 300/200/100 awarded.   

If you win - please be sure to toss a little extra to mates. 

thanks and see you tomorrow!

8am half the day is over already 

6 minutes ago, Buck154 said:

8am half the day is over already 

it's only a 1/3 day charter... 8 hours

Will this rod be ok?

Bring squid jigs and some 50’s

15 minutes ago, SPEARFISH said:

Will this rod be ok?

The 70's called and they want their rod back...

59 minutes ago, rgw said:

Bring squid jigs and some 50’s

If nothing else good appetizers for dinner