[MVP]

Kept a fishing log for the first time this year for tog from 11/17 until the end of the year 2013. Have fished more in 6 weeks than all of 2013 combined. The thrill of the right blackfish bite keeps you coming back for more punishment and rewards

Been a challenging year but very rewarding. When you think about it the principle and gear used in blackfishing is very simple as you can carry everything you need in a small bucket. It is all the small details that make the difference between catching and not catching especially during slow bite.

Fishing with such good fisherman there is always the opportunity to learn something that will help you improve your craft. I learned allot this year that I think has made me a better blackfisherman. I have been able to figure things out and still put fish in the box when others are struggling. Have really had to work hard to put catch together on tough days. I guess it is this challenge that keeps us coming back. Most people think we are crazy when we tell them we are leaving our warm bed and houses to go blackfishing in the middle of the winter. Enclosed is list of trips with totals.

11/17 Tagged Fish - 7 keepers. Fun trip with fellow njfishing members but slow bite
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11/23 Mary M - 4 keepers Slow Bite

11/26 Legacy - 10 Keepers Very good bite
out of SI, NY

11/29 Legacy - 6 keepers Good bite

12/1 Mary M - 6 keepers Slow bite

12/2 Friends boat - 13 keepers Very good bite
out of AH

12/4 Friends boat - 11 keepers Slow bite for other three guys I was just in the zone with slow steady pick of quality 5-7 lb fish out of AH

12/5 Fish Tank - 1 keeper. Decent fishing as 5 out of the six guys had between 4-6 fish I just sucked. Capt Tommy fished for about 45 min through out the trip and had his limit using light fluke d rod with 20 lb test mono. Humbling to say the least

12/8 PUOSU on OE - 2 Keepers - Slow bite

12/19 Mimi - 5 keepers - Slow bite

12/26 Friends Boat out of AH = 7 Keepers. My buddy was fishing two rods. Dead stick momo rod outfished us both using braid. Very interesting lesson learned

12/27 Mary M - 5 keepers. Super slow. Only 14 keepers for 7 of us.

Total 12 trips
Average: 6.41 fish per trip

With current regs they have us brainwashed to feel that we have had a good day if we limit out. (NOT)

Curious what others thoughts are on your blackfishing results for 2013.
On all trips only kept are legal boat limit. As fishing slows in NJ I will be heading further south in search of 20 pounder.