Sandy Hook Blackfish

[FishnChips]

i'm reading all these reports and i'm wondering where r these guys r fishing i think[ blackfish ] conditions , seasons ,places . people have to ajust to times where to fish i think these fishstay shallow more at these seasons change so far this year it been a sensational season for me n a couple boats i know

[Togfather2530]

Originally Posted by FishnChips

i'm reading all these reports and i'm wondering where r these guys r fishing i think[ blackfish ] conditions , seasons ,places . people have to ajust to times where to fish i think these fishstay shallow more at these seasons change so far this year it been a sensational season for me n a couple boats i know

That’s awesome. I’m glad to hear you’re having a good season. That’s reassuring. That’s how black fishing is, though, on any given day, even if most people didn’t have a good day someone found a bite somewhere at some point in the day. The big question I’d like to know is though if you have to ask yourself, do you think in the past three years it’s been on the incline or the decline as far as the fishery in general. I don’t think many people that I talk to can say that it’s on the incline.

[Pietro]

Chances are if you can fish an inlet without heavy headboat traffic you should do well. The party boats definetly clean them out quickly.

[bulletbob]

Originally Posted by FishnChips

i'm reading all these reports and i'm wondering where r these guys r fishing i think[ blackfish ] conditions , seasons ,places . people have to ajust to times where to fish i think these fishstay shallow more at these seasons change so far this year it been a sensational season for me n a couple boats i know

Look, they aren't extinct, but the population is a fraction of what it was historically. You and your buddys are doing great.. Thats a good thing.. There will always be some fish around for the guys that know when and where. The tog population is in steep decline thats for sure. If you have some good spots, keep them close and don't share. They get mopped up VERY quickly, and don't come back very easily once they are gone.
They are a non migratory stay at home species, and when conditions are right are very willing biters.. Add to those issues the fact that they are very tough fighters, one of the truly great food species, and the sad fact that they command stupid prices on the live market, and you have a highly pressured species that is teetering on the brink in this area.... facts are facts... You guys are doing great... fantastic... most are not... bob

[dfish28]

I know for sure something is filling in spots there. I had a go to on stop spot for like 10 years , only needed to anchor once , now it’s basically flat with a little relief …. There was a ledge that went from 40 or so cert to almost sixty…- gone

[jmurr711]

need to get rid of the 1 fish season. guys start beating them up to early