Fewer Fluke Reports?

[reason162]

Originally Posted by go_fish

Looking to fish for fluke from shore near or at Sandy Hook, but not sure where to go. Not looking to spot burn but any suggestions appreciated.

They are everywhere right now. Park your car, walk to the beach - choose a direction and cover water.

Hi/lo rigs from shore = shorts. Light, 1/4 - 3/8oz jighead + 5" or 6" Gulp = a better shot at a keeper. Think freshwater bass tackle...8lb braid, 12lb fluoro leader, loop knot to a jighead. Keep it gliding off the bottom, finish every retrieve to the wash, if you're not getting bit within 5-10 min move on.

[PortlyRedhead]

Originally Posted by Angler Paul

The gas prices suck and the regs suck. A lot of people I know are not bothering to go far or not going at all when they can only bring home one fluke over 18"

I’m an optimist at heart, but Paul’s right. Empty coolers and empty gas tanks don’t generate a lot of summertime fishing enthusiasm.