Offshore Fishing Report 8-7-14

South of the Vineyard, the fishing for small bluefin is incredible. Boats are putting up big numbers of the 20- to 40-pound fish. Bill at Fin-Atics in Ocean City, NJ says that his customers who have ventured out to the inshore wrecks have had successful trips with very nice fish but it hasn’t been a “red hot” bite.

New England Offshore

South of the Vineyard, the fishing for small bluefin is incredible. Boats are putting up big numbers of the 20- to 40-pound fish in the area from Gordon’s Gully to The Star. Many crews are putting together double-digit catches. Trolling is the tactic of choice. The schools of bluefin have attracted mako sharks to the area as well, so a combo shark-and-tuna trips would be a great option for some offshore variety.

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Kevin Gould shared this video of his latest run to the Dump with us.

New Jersey Offshore

Bill at Fin-Atics in Ocean City, NJ says that his customers who have ventured out to the inshore wrecks have had successful trips with very nice fish but it hasn’t been a “red hot” bite. Bigger fish but limited action, the water temperatures seem to be holding back the natural aggressiveness of some species. Hurricane Bertha, far out at sea, has quieted the offshore bite but bill feels that is only a temporary condition. All in all, the fish are there but you need to put the time in to earn their attention.

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3 responses to “Offshore Fishing Report 8-7-14”

  1. Charlie tuna

    Heading for the bluewater this weekend! Have to check my sea surface temps tomm see what the storm did to the water .. Thing about the normal dump or fishtails leaving sat ngt , any info is always appriciated ! Tight lines !

    1. Ken

      The Leg-A-Sea III will be out at the Tails Saturday and overnight into Sunday and monitor 68. If you are out hail me and let’s keep in touch. Roffs and Terrafin show some good water but it looks better towards Hydro.

    2. joe

      charlie tuna
      do you know where i can look at a chart for a place called little italy. cant seem to find one online

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