went out on a private charter last weekend out of barnegat. slower day, but my son and i caught 10 sea bass and 12 ling. kinda weird catching so many ling in june, but damn they made for excellent fish tacos. 

A few fish pics from recent outings with the grandkids.

Overnight tuna trip to the canyons. 

A decent spot from yesterday morning.

22 hours ago, NCTANK said:

A decent spot from yesterday morning.

@olsilverhair buy you those shoes? 

14 minutes ago, Godfather said:

@olsilverhair buy you those shoes? 

i hate your guts!  😠

Went out in the river last evening with a buddy - caught 42 smallmouth in about 2 hours between the two of us.  Texas rigged worms.

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I just booked two day trips in mid-November down below Wilmington, NC.  One for inshore fishing which should be redfish and trout.  The other nearshore/offshore pending what the activity looks like at that point.  I'll get some pics if we get anything.

got out a couple times for archery, but nothing i could shoot came within range. had a spike graze 15yrds in front of me for about 20mins. everything else was close to 70yrds away. 

with that said, im getting a muzzleloader. looking at the cva wolf v2. 

 

Off Bald Head Island. 22 inches, a nice slot red. We also caught spotted trout and some assorted junk. 
 

4 hours ago, DrPhilly said:

 

Off Bald Head Island. 22 inches, a nice slot red. We also caught spotted trout and other junk. 
 

Bald head island is a cool spot 

1 hour ago, mikemack8 said:

Bald head island is a cool spot 

Yeah, we were nearshore/inshore today. Heading out offshore Tuesday. 

 

Big day 25 miles offshore fishing a wreck for Amberjacks and then a shelf for King Mackerel. We literally could not even get the bait out before a fish hit. We lost count at around 25 fish that were landed in the 12-40 pound category. We also lost a few to sharks on the way in. The big one that got away was a shark we got up close enough to see after 75 mins of fighting before the line broke. The captain said it was over 300 pounds. The tackle we were using for the kings just wasn’t enough to move that guy and eventually we had to risk it and lost him. Below is my buddy with one of the AJacks. 
 

14 hours ago, DrPhilly said:

 

Big day 25 miles offshore fishing a wreck for Amberjacks and then a shelf for King Mackerel. We literally could not even get the bait out before a fish hit. We lost count at around 25 fish that were landed in the 12-40 pound category. We also lost a few to sharks on the way in. The big one that got away was a shark we got up close enough to see after 75 mins of fighting before the line broke. The captain said it was over 300 pounds. The tackle we were using for the kings just wasn’t enough to move that guy and eventually we had to risk it and lost him. Below is my buddy with one of the AJacks. 
 

Nice!  Amberjack is a good meaty fish if it doesn't have worms 

got out for opening day trout saturday. limited out in less than an hour. fished for about two hours total using power eggs, landed 10 out of 14 hits. 

going out again today after work if it's not raining too hard. 

Anyone doing any hunt trips this year? I drew elk and mule deer muzzleloader tags for Colorado again for this year, so I'll be headed out in September for my 6th hunt out there. I've filled a tag on 3 of 5 hunts so far, so hoping I can make it 4 for 6!

If anyone is near the area, I found out about a cool thing in Columbia/Montour counties. I signed up my older son. Seems cool for kids but adults can do it too. You get a sticker for each species of fish you catch. If kids catch at least 6 of the listed species, or 9 different species for adults, you get a "Master Angler" patch, and hat.

Got started trying this "tournament" yesterday. Took my son to the Susquehanna yesterday. Tried a spot in Berwick, and Bloomsburg. Then headed to the Montour preserve for the lake. 0 fish caught so far.

I might have to look into that. I got my Master Baiter patch years ago.

On 6/19/2025 at 4:38 PM, mikemack8 said:

I might have to look into that. I got my Master Baiter patch years ago.

Tried again.

Susquehanna river in bloomsburg, tiny, tiny small mouth bass.

pond in bloomsburg town park. Nothing

Fishing creek in orangeville nothing.

Mahoning creek in Danville. nothing.

Lake Chilisaqua at Montour Preserve. Nothing.

I havent hit the best fishing days but this damn master angler tournament has proven to be a huge waste of time considering I dont exactly live locally. We have 1 catch after 2 days of fishing numerous spots, numerous different lures and techniques. Probably done trying to do that thing. Will catch fish locally and self declare ourselves champions like the UCF football team.

Pennsylvania repeals ban on Sunday hunting - CBS Pittsburgh

On 7/10/2025 at 9:06 AM, Alpha_TATEr said:

Pennsylvania repeals ban on Sunday hunting - CBS Pittsburgh

Love this as a Dad trying to get 2 kids out hunting who are involved in sports.

anyone going out for archery this weekend in 5C, 5D AND 2B ?

I’m sitting on the side of a mountain in Colorado currently - no kills for me yet. Seeing lots of deer - only one elk. Saw a bull moose which was pretty cool - and my buddy saw a mountain lion this morning. Not so cool.