Surf Fishing Sandy Hook 5/29

[youngdumbandfulloffish]

I've only surf fished a few times and have never had much luck but my dad wanted to give it a try at Sandy Hook after reading reports from I don't know where. He has never surf fished but was determined to catch a striper so
5am - off we go
5:30am - flat tire on the parkway No Jack in the car
7am - Firestone because who wants to drive on a donut
9am - Finally get to the fishing beach past the the ranger station

We were armed to the teeth with poppers, diamond jigs, Krocs, clams, and bunker. I stuck with drowning clams all day and was surprisingly rewarded with a nice 29in Striper. Great fight and now I'm definitely hooked on surfed fishing. Most importantly had an eventful and great day with my dad.

[SplitShot]

Nice Way To End A Crazy Morning!!!

[RAMMFISH66]

I will be fishing the hook on Tuesday and will post results..see ya all later, Rammie

[torchee]

Sounds like a perfect day

[jerseyhunter]

congratulations, hope for his sake he's got the salt water registry card. Don't want to make an oops faux pax.

[AndyS]

Nice ! Try more night fishing if you can.

[rwp2101]

Sounds like a great day and that's a healthy looking fish!

[MudCat08]

That looks like an awesome fish!
My first one was last year at 28" on a clam.
Cool to see that they are now in the surf there!