Fishermen to March on D.C. - “United We Fish”
February 3rd, 2010There is a ‘Fishermen to March on Washington’ rally, ‘United We Fish’ on February 24th. The rally is to demonstrate against the unintended negative impacts of the Magnuson Stevens Conservation and Management Act (MSA) and to get congressional support for Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr.’s (D-NJ) Flexibility in Rebuilding American Fisheries Act (The Flexibility Bill) amending the Magnuson Stevens Conservation and Management Act (MSA). The Magnuson Stevens Conservation and Management Act (MSA) was made law in January of 2007. There are buses available for the ride down to Washington. To find out more information about the buses, check out some of the organizers of the rally’s web sites: Save the Summer Flounder, RFA, CCGF, United Boatmen of New York, United Boatmen of New Jersey, New York Sportfishing Federation, Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen’s Association and the Fishing Rights Alliance.
RFA Press Release on Fisherman to March on Washington
RFA Press Release on The Flexibility in Rebuilding American Fisheries Act
AC Boat Show cancelled?
February 8th, 2010Yes it was, for Saturday at least. The snow that fell Friday into Saturday was enough for show promoters to cancel the show just 10 minutes before it was to open on Saturday. Vendors and patrons that had traveled from all over NJ and from out of state were furious.
The local media claimed there was about 24 inches of snow that fell upon Atlantic City by Saturday morning. I walked from the hotel to the AC Convention Center through some virgin snow and never found any that was even close to coming up to my knees. Not sure where the weathermen on the news were getting their information from but it was not from downtown Atlantic City. I estimate there was 10″ of the white stuff at best at 9:30 am.
The roads were actually pretty clear, most were plowed and were showing 75% or more blacktop. Despite what seemed like only a few inches it crippled the town all day. The outlets, the Pier at Caesar’s and a 24 hour Dunkin Donuts that I tried to stop at were all closed for the entire day.
Some of the casinos had very few tables open claiming they had no staff due to the store. Some of the more upscale casinos we later found out made special arrangements reserving almost a thousand rooms for staff to come in on Friday and stay the weekend to ensure that everything remained open and running smoothly for their guests. We wish that was the case where we stayed…all but one restaurant was open and it was impossible to get a seat a table game all day.
Even when we left on Sunday we could hardly believe how everyone was reacting and what the media making such a fuss about. There still was not 24″ of snow in AC to be found anywhere except where someone shoveled or plowed. We were even more amazed as we pulled into the driveway and saw out grass peeking through the snow…guess you really can’t depend on anything the weatherman says-they were predicting 6-10″ for our area…again 2″ at best was on the ground.
Barnegat Fishin’ Hole Custom Tackle
January 30th, 2010We are pleased to announce the launch of our custom and hard to find tackle line. Currently we offer butterfly jigs, assist hooks and Kevlar assist cord.
I have always taken great pride in creating jigs and rigs myself that not only looked good but continually catch fish. I have been told numerous times that I should sell the tackle that I’ve been making for myself and friends. After a few years of hearing it over and over I have decided to offer some of my creations for sale here.
The butterfly jigs are all hand poured, individually dipped in powder paint and then baked at 3oo degrees for forty-five minutes to harden the finish. Butter fly jigs are offered in six colors and five sizes from 2 to 9 ounces.
Assist hooks start with heavy duty, 4x strong Gamakatsu live bait hooks which are then hand tied with Tuf-Line Kevlar assist cord in 200, 300, 500 or 700 pound test (depending on the size of the hook). We offer four sizes of hook in 5/0, 7/0, 9/0 and 11/0 with three leash lengths-short, medium and long.
We are also thrilled to announce that we are stocking Tuf-Line Kevlar Assist Cord. Available in 200, 300, 500 and 700 pound test we offer handy packs of 10 or 25 feet or 100 and 300 foot spools.
Keep checking back as we will be adding more products that we use every season like our custom shark rigs which will feature Lindgren-Pitman circle hooks, 2′ of 49 strand cable, premium ball bearing swivels and 530 pound Momoi Extra Hard wind-on leaders.
Spring is coming and so is more content
January 29th, 2010Many of you know I have been busy with taking over administration of Barnegat Fishin’ Hole from Larry. For those that don’t, it has been consuming much of my free time but well worth it.
The site continues to grow, members continue to contribute real information and many learn something or take something useful away almost every day. Thank you to everyone who has supported me in this transition and to the sponsors that have renewed for 2010.
We have also moved the hosting of my blog to a new server and will be moving Barnegat Fishin’ Hole to it as well. I am hoping that a much more reliable and faster server as well as the greater capacity of the new server will allow for more free time and not the constant routine of putting out fires.
Once the dust settles I will begin blogging again about the boat and my fishing efforts. In between I will try and update my past fishing adventures as best I can.
Thanks,
Joe
Cod trip a bust again
October 1st, 2009This is the second time this year our annual cod trip to Mass was canceled due to weather. I am really bummed out since it was already canceled once this year due to hurricane remnants. But on the other hand, I am a little glad. It is one thing to get beat up on your own boat while fishing sporty or snotty conditions but another thing to have to pay for the trip as well.
We will make the most of the weekend though. Friday night i have a Manasquan Fishing Club meeting. Saturday I will probably run some errands. I got a call from Joe at Sun Harbor Bay Club that my new Do-It Molds are in. I ordered some more flutter jig molds, the 2, 3 and 5 ounce molds which should be perfect for jigging up fall bass. And hopefully Sunday we will get out and find some more blowfish.