FishAddix Blog

Decision on Member Feedback - Fishing Content

Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Fellow Fish Addix,

We debated (and argued) long and hard about the recent hoopla over the point and rank system. Before we tell you how we are responding, we want to make a few things clear:

1. We listen to our members …sometimes too much ;)
2. We act on member feedback
3. We firmly believe that FishAddix.com members can change the fishing world by sharing information and connecting with each other
4. Our #1 goal is to create the best tool ever created for anglers around the world

The point and rank system was created to encourage members to share information and connect with each other. It was designed to reward FishAddix members who share and add value to the community. We did not envision for it to reflect who the best fisherman was or who necessarily caught the most fish. Leaderboards such as Lunker Hunter and Experience were designed to showcase the best angler feats on the FishAddix.

We’ve read all of your comments and understand that the FishAddix point and rank system is taken very seriously. We understand that your rank represents a culmination of all that you have done on FishAddix, not just what you have shared but also what you have achieved.

In order to be fair to all members (old, new, and those that have yet to join), we’ve decided to expand and redefine the leaderboard adding a new more important ranking — Current Rank.

What is the Current Rank and how is it calculated?

• The Current Rank reflects FishAddix members’ contribution to the community this year
• You earn points by posting reports and content from the current year only
• Reports from previous years earn points towards your All Time Rank, but do not contribute to your Current Rank
• The Current Rank will become the most important rank and therefore will be displayed under your avatar and on the Current Rank Leaderboard
• The Current Rank will be the default leaderboard

What is the All Time Rank?

• The All Time Rank reflects a FishAddix member’s total contribution to the community
• You earn points in the same method, but we also include points for old fishing reports, regardless of the year they occurred
• The All Time Rank will be displayed on the All Time Rank leaderboard

To encourage members to continue to post all reports, we felt it was important to continue rewarding members, even though the reports may be from previous years. While some of you may not find value in these reports, we feel that some anglers may. Old information is still far more valuable than no information at all, especially when you are new, looking for a place to fish, or trying to learn how to catch a new species.

As a new additional feature, you will soon begin seeing your Current Catch Count showing up in your profile and after your name in the Feed. This will display your current catches from this year and show off what you have been able to achieve recently. All time catches and stats are still recorded, but the current catches will display who is currently catching fish.

We encourage you to maximize the power of FishAddix to serve as your multimedia fishing log. Use it in for your own benefit or for the benefit of others; use it in your own personal style.

We also encourage you to continue to engage us in the conversation and help us create the best tool for you.

Your Fellow FishAddix,

James and Joe

www.FishAddix.com

NJ Trout Season Opens Saturday April 9

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:19:07 -0400

The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife recognizes that the opening day of trout season is the most anticipated day on the New Jersey fishing calendar, and with good reason. More than 180,000 trout will have been stocked in 88 streams and 90 ponds and lakes throughout New Jersey for the opening at 8 a.m. on Saturday. By the end of May nearly 600,000 trout will be stocked throughout the state.

The “production trout” average 10.5” but more than 6,000 huge broodstock trout are also being stocked. Those trout will be in addition to some of the 26,000 bruisers still in the water from stockings last fall and winter.

Ten ponds and small lakes will get an extra allocation of 30 to 50 broodstock trout that measure 17 inches to 24 inches and weigh 3 pounds to 8 pounds. Locations of the ten Bonus Broodstock Ponds and Lakes are linked from http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/trtinfo_spring.htm . Weekly in-season stocking information is also available from that page or by calling the Trout Stocking Hotline,609-633-6765.

There’s a reason the number of New Jersey trout anglers has increased more than 20 percent during the past five years. It’s because trout fishing has never been better in the Garden State. Don’t miss out this year - join the growing group of anglers who know the value and quality of New Jersey trout fishing.

Buying a license and trout stamp is easier than ever and in just minutes you can be on your way to enjoying some time in the outdoors while experiencing the thrill of trout fishing in New Jersey. Simply visit http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/ to buy and print your fishing license and trout stamp online. License buyers have the satisfaction of knowing 100 percent of their money goes toward improving fishing in New Jersey and protecting the quality of the state’s waters both for fish and people.

The Fish Don't Have a Shot: Deadfish Lures and FishAddix.com Team Up

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

FishAddix.com and the DeadFish Lure Company are proud to announce their formal partnership to promote the sport of fishing to avid anglers everywhere.

Building on top of the first ever multimedia fishing log created by FishAddix.com, anglers can now post a report for every fish they catch using DeadFish brand lures.

Anglers will benefit not only from accessing their catches online, but also by discovering new places to fish, connecting with Pros and learning how to catch more fish with DeadFish lures.

Beyond getting real time information on what’s being caught around you, you can also win free Deadfish products and apparel by posting your DeadFish catches in FishAddix.com reports!

“We’ve teamed-up with FishAddix.com! The site has really cool tracking info for your catches, pie & bar graph charts to see what lures are catching you the most fish, when & where across a WIDE range of species. Everything is up and running for DeadFish Products, see www.FishAddix.com/deadfishcompany and start posting your DeadFish catches” says DeadFish Company owner Scott D. Van Osdol.

Learn more here:

www.FishAddix.com

www.FishAddix.com/deadfishcompany

www.deadfishcompany.com

Tight Lines!

Joe & James

FishAddix.com

Don't be a Mean Fisherman!

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 15:39:49 -0500

Don’t be a Mean Fisherman!

Fishermen are secretive creatures by nature, particularly when it comes to their favorite spots. That doesn’t mean you need to keep FishAddix a secret from your friends!

Let them in on the awesomeness. Show your a real Addict and invite 1 of your friends to join FishAddix.com today! The more people fishing in your area, the more live updates and tips you’ll get from your favorite places to fish.

FishAddix anglers have caught over 8,100 fish so far. Don’t forget, we’re now keeping track of all the fish you catch for you. How many fish have you caught so far?

What are you waiting for?

Get your best buds on FishAddix.com now!

James & Joe

Come check us out at GSOSS.com - Booth 733

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:01:11 -0500

Come check us out at GSOSS.com - Booth 733

Come see New Jersey's Finest Deer at the Garden State Outdoor Sportsmen’s Show (GSOSS)

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500

January 13-16, 2011

NJ Convention & Expo Center at Raritan Center

Edison, New Jersey

www.GSOSS.com

The Garden State Deer Classic is presented each year to feature the outstanding white-tailed deer harvested during the previous year’s hunting seasons and recognize the hunters who took them. This year more than 50 of New Jersey’s most outstanding white-tailed deer from this year’s hunting season will be on display in a newly refurbished exhibit area.

Deer Classic Highlights:

· Several Bucks over 200 Pounds

· A 180-class Buck (non-typical, Boon Crockett)

The Classic is sponsored by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW), New Jersey State Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs, United Bowhunters of New Jersey and the Garden State Outdoor Sportsmen’s & Adventure Show.

The Fishermen Magazine: Dedicated to serving NJ Fresh and Saltwater Anglers

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500

January 13-16, 2011

NJ Convention & Expo Center at Raritan Center

Edison, New Jersey

www.GSOSS.com

We had the pleasure of interviewing Karen Wall, the Managing Editor of The Fishermen Magazine. The Fishermen Magazine is New Jersey’s most-read fishing magazine. The Fishermen reaches over ninety thousand anglers each week! As the Fishing Track sponsor for GSOSS, she pointed out a number of reasons why this year’s show is the best one yet.:

· Top Notch Fishing Seminars: The strong cohort of instructors have something to offer every angler. Whether you are novice, a seasoned veteran, salt or freshwater focused, this years lineup is packed with quality instruction that is gauntleted to improve your skills. With the growth of Kayak fishing, GSOSS has recruited some of the best kayak fishermen to use state of the art indoor pond to teach the finer points of the sport.

· Balance: Just like The Fishermen Magazine, GSOSS is focused on delivering well-balanced content to meet the needs of New Jersey anglers. With over 50 seminars and 250 exhibitors, the GSOSS is packed with top-notch education and entertainment.

Catch a marlin from a kayak? Lean how Jim Sammons did it and much more at the Garden State Outdoor Sportsmen’s Show (GSOSS)

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500

January 13-16, 2011

NJ Convention & Expo Center at Raritan Center

Edison, New Jersey

www.GSOSS.com

The kayak fishing pioneer, Jim Sammons, is a featured speaker at this years action packed GSOSS. You may know Jim from his show on WFN or some of his viral youtube videos.

Jim holds the distinction of landing the first, and only California caught Marlin from a kayak. He has also landed Thresher sharks up to two hundred pounds and a personal best Yellowtail of forty-five pounds all while fishing the La Jolla coast from his Ocean Kayak. Some of Jim’s proudest accomplishments are guiding more clients to Billfish from a kayak than any other kayak fishing guide in the world, starting the La Jolla Kayak Fishing Billfish club, and setting kayak fishing records with a 65 pound bull Dorado and a 125 pound Yellowfin Tuna.

Captain Mike Corblie of the American Fly Fishing Schools will also lead many of the seminars focused on fly casting in fresh and saltwater. Jim, along with Captain Mike Corblie, will take advantage of the state of the art SIMUL-CAST POND. The pond is 50’ long casting pond that is 16’ wide by 2’ deep! That’s plenty of real estate to teach some of the finer points of kayak fishing and fly-casting.

Check out the seminar schedule here. Tell them the FishAddix team sent you!

Cure your Cabin Fever at the Garden State Outdoor Sportsmen’s Show

Sun, 02 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500

January 13-16, 2011

NJ Convention & Expo Center at Raritan Center

Edison, New Jersey

www.GSOSS.com

Do you love fishing, hunting, and the great outdoors? Are you suffering from the dreaded winter disease: Cabin Fever?

Well suffer no more! The Garden State Outdoor Sportsmen’s Show (GSOSS) is here to cure you!

The GSOSS is packed with hunting and fishing seminars, and tons of family‐friendly attractions. With more than 180,000 square feet of exhibit space to check out the newest gear and learn from the top pros in the country, the GSOSS is sure to cure even the most serious cases of Cabin Fever!

Here are 10 reasons you should make it out to the GSOSS this week:

10. GSOSS is Free for Kids and Only $9 Bucks for Adults

Kids under 15 years-old are FREE! Adults are only $9.

Buy your tickets now online to lock in the $9 ticket price. (Tickets are $12 at the door)

Included with online ticket purchase is a six month subscription to Field & Stream magazine.

Click here to buy your tickets

9. World Famous Hawg Trough - Bass Tub

Watch bucket mouth bass in this 5,000 gallon aquarium. Through observation of the bass and professionals, you will learn new techniques that will help you on the water.

8. NJ Bass Federation – Reel Kids Casting Competition

The New Jersey Bass Federation is hosting a “REEL KIDS” event on Saturday, January 15, 2011 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday, January 16, 2011 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Participation in the event is free and open to children of all ages. During the event, children will be given hands-on instruction on the basic lure presentation techniques of flipping, pitching and casting.”

For more information click here

7. American Fly Fishing School - 4th Annual Kids Fly Casting Competition

Mike Corblies, national fly fishing personality and Director of American Fly Fishing Schools will Emcee the 4th Annual Kids Fly Casting Competition. The competition is a fly casting accuracy tournament for kids 10 to 17. No previous fly casting experience is necessary to participate and all the equipment is provided.

For more information: Web: www.americanflyfishingschools.com

6. “SIMUL-CAST POND” presented by Captain Mike Corblies

SIMUL-CAST POND 50’ long casting pond that is 16’ wide by 2’ deep that with large screen T.V. monitors placed alongside the pond that are hooked up to our DVD/video camera pa system. This state of the art system shows exciting fly fishing and kayaking video footage related to the techniques Mr. Corblies and his team will be teaching at and in the pond.

“SIMUL-CASTING” takes teaching these sports to a whole new level. These performances are very interactive with our guests plus and offer individual casting lessons and kayaking tips between presentations.

For more information on the simul-cast show: http://www.americanflyfishingschools.com/simulcastshow.html

5. Cabela’s Latest Video “Dangerous Hunts”

Come play Cabela’s newest hunting game for Free! You can hunt virtual animals with new hunting peripherals in a Giant Truck. This game is incredibly addictive and a ton of fun to play.

4. Wild World of Animals & Live Birds of Prey

Considered “one of the top five edu/tainment shows in the world” is Grant Kemmerer’s Wild World of Animals. Grant, and wife Jaimie bring an array of wildlife and present a fast paced, entertaining and educational stage show, featuring a variety of animals, birds, and mammals including: American alligator, alligator snapping turtle, albino monocle cobra, reticulated python, European Eagle Owl, opossum, binturong, spot nose guenon monkey, and an African spotted leopard or hyena. Grant will also present an ongoing display of “Birds of Prey”. Don’t miss this family pleasing attraction.

For more information click here: www.wildworldofanimals.org

3. Garden State Deer Classic

The Garden State Deer Classic is presented each year to feature the outstanding white-tailed deer harvested during the previous year’s hunting seasons and recognize the hunters who took them.

Check New Jersey’s finest. The classic draws more exceptional displays each year with several awards given out on Sunday, January 16 at 2:30 pm to the most outstanding entries.

For complete details visit the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife website. www.nj.gov/dep/fgw/deerclassic.htm

2. Seminars. Seminars. Seminars

Attending the GSOSS is a no brainer if you want to improve your skills. There are over 50 seminars to choose from. Check out the full schedule here: http://www.gsoss.com/index.php/seminars.html

1. Gear, Guides and Much More!

Chech out the 250+ exhibitoes selling the finest outdoor, hunting and fishing gear. The show is a great place to stock up for spring. Guides from across the state and country wll be present to showcase their services as well.

Why Join FishAddix? Whats in it for me?

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 21:06:57 -0500

Novice Anglers

Post fishing reports and get tips from experts
Discover new places to fish near you
Keep a detailed fishing log and learn how to catch more fish
Showcase your best catches

Experienced Anglers

Receive detailed recommendations on how, when, and where to fish
Improve your catch rate
Gain insights into your catches, lures, and places you fish via a multimedia fishing log
Meet and compete with friends and other anglers in your area

Fishing Guides and Charters

Increase sales
Attract new customers by showcasing your catches, tips, and experience
Create a Professional website for FREE
Expand your online presence via the FishAddix social fishing platform

We are not a fishing forum. We are not a directory.

We are Reel Information. We are Real Anglers.

We are all FishAddix.

WORLD RECORD TUNA in San Diego

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 13:15:31 -0500

GOT SUSHI ? Mike Livingston a 63 year old retired school administrator from Sunland Ca. has 405 pounds of Sushi now. He went on a 10 day fishing trip based out of San Diego on the Vagabond with Mike Lackey as the Captain.
Angler Livingston told me he ” hoped to get a 200 pound tuna” But got one 400 pounds and a WORLD RECORD !!!
He said it was a ” trip of a lifetime” and never had a doubt during the 2 1/2 hours he fought the Tuna that he would not bring it in all by himself.
It took 6 gaffs and all the deckhands to get it aboard the Vagabond.
The Tuna was lowered into a Toyota Pick up and taken to the taxidermist for mounting.

Read more here:http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-526133?hpt=Sbin

The New Angler Awards and Other Topics

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 18:54:00 -0500

The hottest awards in fishing just hit the red carpet and are live right now!

We’ve decided to up the ante one step further in our quest to bring the entire fishing world under one hood. Angler Awards Titles are now up for grabs! Now you’re probably wondering “what the heck are Angler Awards anyways and why do I need them?” Well let me tell you then… They are the ultimate bragging rights and badge of honor for the everyday fisherman or professional angler alike. See how many awards you can achieve and you’ll get a good idea of how good a fisherman you REALLY are!

Whether you’re out there slugging it out everyday, fishing like a Beast, or in your backyard fishing hole catching nothing but the elusive Tree-fish, there is an Angler Award for you… All you have to do is participate.

What do I mean by participate? I certainly don’t mean you need to log into FishAddix.com every 10 seconds for the latest update (although it wouldn’t hurt and some of you wild addicted anglers out there already do).

What I do mean however, is when you come back in from being out on the water, get to your computer and post your fishing report! Put your feet up, sit back, grab that brewski, and just go for it. Post some pictures, watch a few of Mike W’s millions of videos, or maybe invite your friends to your favorite place to fish for an all out may lay winner take all smackdown event, whatever floats your proverbial boat… just participate within the community in a meaningful way and you’ll start collecting your Angler Award Titles!

You already know that FishAddix is the best place to learn about fishing. The community boasts some of the greatest features ever to grace world wide fishing community:

-Log your catches, track your fishing stats, per lure, location, brand

-Compete in the leader boards for top Supremacy

-Share and learn the latest fishing tips

-Find new places to fish and battle your way to the Captaincy like Mike Zerilli!

-Wage war with your friends over top lunker in your local hole

-Pretty much kick ba$$ all day and then show off how you did it

Now get out there troops and earn your keep – Angler Awards!

Top Secret!

Did You Know?

1. FishAddix can keep track and store all of your catches, all time, per brand, lure, weather conditions, location, …forever?

2. Your personal catch stats are stored in your profile under the Achievements Tab and shown in sexy chart formats?

3. You can create or follow your own favorite fishing holes? Invite your friends to follow them too and you can compete with each other for the Top Lunker or Most Catches at each spot in the local leader boards!

4. The Places to Fish page tells you the hottest places to fish right now, Near You!

5. The Lures page lists each of the lure types along with each lures catch stats and tips from other members!

6. You can add quickies right from your profile page using the Quickie Icons? (who doesn’t love Quickies right?)

This Week in Fishing – Halloween Edition

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 12:53:00 -0400

Well hello there are you ghosts, goblins, ghouls, and slutty nurses.

Welcome back to Chipty’s world and thanks for reading my special Halloween Edition. Now you must be thinking, how on earth can you relate fishing and Halloween, other than, going fishing on Halloween? Well, yours truly has done it. And let’s be honest… that’s kind of the reason why I write these things and you guys read them (that was quite a pat on the back – yes, I’m shameless).

The Halloween Edition came as a request, straight from the top, and I’ll be honest, the first thing that came to mind was an 18th installment of the ever frightening – and still classic – Jason movies. Jason returns with a fishing rod? Or, “Oh no, Jason Forgot his Tacklebox.” How about a futuristic one where Jason wires all the lakes on the planet with TNT and kills all aquatic life as we know it, which in turn, sours our water sources and eventually wipes out the planet. Alright, sounds more like a Dr. Evil plot but, in any event, I decided not to go the Jason route.

Instead, I put together the Top 10 Reasons why Fishing is Better than Halloween. I hope you guys enjoy, and if you’re feeling saucy, post your favorite reasons why fishing is better than Halloween in the comments section below. Or as always, email them to me (or suggestions, comments, concerns, phone numbers) at Chipty@FishAddix.com.

Top 10 Reasons Why Fishing is Better than Halloween:

10) If a witch (or other strange creature) crosses your path while you’re fishing, you can STAB it and you’ll be the stuff legends are made of.

9) While fishing, treats come in the 3lb variety, instead of individually wrapped.

8) You don’t HAVE TO bring your wife/spouse with you (you can though, ya know, as an option).

7) You get to dress like a tool all year round – instead of just once a year (yeah that means you – in the vest with all sorts of lures attached to it… and that hat… uhhhgggg).

6) If you are fishing, then you’re not at home, so who cares who knocks at the door.

5) You don’t mind seeing the biggons’ (big ones) in fish nets (in fact – you kind of like it).

4) You don’t have to inspect your food when you’re fishing because you didn’t get it from the crack den in the next town that everyone knows about but never mentions.

3) You can still go out and fish when you’re 30 years old and people won’t judge you (or kick you off their porch – not that you’d be fishing on someone’s porch, but you could be).

2) If you say, “lure it,” people don’t think you’re a pedophile.

1) If a sexy nurse/cop/school girl (of age of course) comes and talks to you while you’re fishing, it’s not because they are looking for free candy (although they might be looking for something else – yeah you know what I’m talking about “big guy”……. directions of course).

Well I hope you guys enjoyed the Halloween article. I hope to hear from you guys soon, with comments or suggestions. Thanks for reading.

Fish On!

CHIPTY

Weekly Fishing Update!

Sun, 03 Oct 2010 03:36:52 -0400

Did you know that Capt. Troy earned 282.8 points this week? Find out how here!

Are you fishing this weekend? Remember to post your Fishing Reports and rack up those points.

How to Attract More Fishermen to Your Business

Sun, 19 Sep 2010 13:27:55 -0400

If you own a fishing related business, you know that the most important factor to increase sales is reaching as many real, dedicated, and interested fishermen as possible. There are over 40 million anglers in the United States alone; yet getting your message across to them still remains a significant challenge.

Here are a few tips on how you can quickly increase your exposure to interested fishermen for FREE:

1. Post Content!

In today’s electronic world, posting timely and detailed content keeps customers coming back to you and your business time and again. Because of websites such as Facebook, Twitter, and FishAddix, posting and sharing your content has never been easier, more effective, or cost-efficient. There is literally no reason for you to overlook actively posting your business and fishing information on all three of these websites. (Here are a few great examples: HFO, Fishing-Guy, Fishing-Guy Site)

2. Hook it Up!

Linking your Facebook and FishAddix profiles ensures that the rich content posted on FishAddix, shares across your Facebook network, reaching an even larger audience with limited time investment on your side. (Linking can be done with ONE step at FishAddix.com)

3. Constantly post high quality fishing reports!

Posting quality Fishing information is key to grabbing your audience’s attention. Add useful fishing tips and details into your reports, but also add important keywords for your business and don’t forget to link back to your own website. Remember to leave a quality signature; your full name, website, email, phone, and Facebook fan page URL. (FishAddix maintains the best fishing report features available and adding reports will automatically also add that report to your Facebook page as well) Here’s an example of an outstanding report by Captain Ken. Notice the high quality story and links back to his site.

4. Link it Up!

Be sure to add links to your posted content on your webpage (especially link to your fishing reports). This will help to increase the Google Page Rank of your content, while at the same time promoting your business and content even further across the web.

5. Create Rich Media

Utilize pictures and videos to your advantage by posting small amounts of them, but post them often. HFO (Hookin Fish Online) is an excellent business case of how to promote your business online via videos. Searching Bing.com for HFO fishing, displays first page search results for HFO’s FishAddix videos. Materials needed, only a camera, short clips, and fishing trips. By posting a cross media mix of pictures, videos, and fishing reports, he is achieving high content page views everyday!

6. Invite Your Address Books!

Utilizing the invite features on both Facebook and FishAddix will immediately and drastically expand the amount of future customers which your content is delivered too. Content, audience, and customer sales go hand in hand. Make sure ALL of your potential customers know about the information you are making available. When fishermen see your expertise, they will know you are the knowledgeable, credible fishing source they are looking for.

And as always feel free to email us at info@fishaddix.com or give us a ring at 1-FISH-50-LINE - (347) 450-5463

Tight lines,

James and Joe

FishAddix Co-founders

Jones World Sport Fishing scores the first Offshore Grand Slam of the year in New York!!!

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:19:16 -0400

Bluefin Tuna, Skipjack Tuna, and False Albacore

Captain Ken sailed offshore New York on Saturday with three very pumped and bold anglers.
First-time guest, James Valdes; jetty-man, David Shup, and the “Tornado Reni” proved to be an excellent crew when running offshore for the extremely challenging and prized Atlantic Bluefin Tuna.

Lines were in no later than 7am after a 3 hour long-haul covering 55 miles of open ocean.

By the time we got the first bait down on the planer board and set in the troll putting out more lines, the reel on the Avet 30 wide began singing while strapped to a bouncing broom stick was the first indication that we had found are intended target. Quickly, I handed the rod to Jimmy while the rest of the crew bagan clearing lines. The fish didnt seem too big at first, and Jimmy made quick work of getting the fish to the boat but what Jimmy didnt expect was for the fish to make three knuckle-busting and finger blistering runs right at the boat!!!
With teamwork and some sweat, we brought the 45 inch bluefin into the boat!

Dave Shupp of Sportfish Productions was also quick on the draw and had the one-eyed monster out with lens focused directly on the show!

First mate Rob Reni worked the decks like no other and just before we brought our first tuna over the gunnel, he had hooked up with another fish when he dropped that 200g jig right on the head of another hardtail!

It only took a few seconds to realize that we were covered up and a simple look into the crystal clear blue water showed that a feeding frenzy of three species was occurring directly below us! You could easily see the false albacore sprinting through the water in all directions, while the skipjacks were also mixed in at another layer in the water column. And we all knew that the bluefin tunas were sitting below the other two species just cleaning up the mess!

Quite a few other falsies and skippies were caught and Dave Shupp had a run off on two fish that he couldnt even slow down even with his Van Stall which has up to 20lbs of drag.

At one point while Dave was fighting one of these unseen monsters, the line snapped and with my back turned i said, “Oooo-wee, I heard that line snap just like the sound of a .22 caliber rifle!”

Once the drift moved us off the fish, we got back up on the troll we picked up another skipjack and several more false albacore and circled back through the area a few more times trying to drum up another bluefin.

After working several other areas on the drift, troll, and chunking, we decided that we had had enough of the 3-4 foot seas and turned the bow towards shore, plotted our course, and edged the motors up to 15 knots. within an hour the wind let up, and we upped the speed to 20knots. Within another 30 minutes the seas flattened out , we cranked the motors up to 30 knots and luckily made the ride home the most comfortable part of a 14 hour voyage!

Back at the dock, more high-5’s were passed around with all four of us to be happily and finally attached to terra-firma!

To all of my crew yesterday, i want to say “Thank you” for being part of another wonderful and successful day enjoying the best New York can offer!

Photos have been uploaded tonight, and a video will be posted tomorrow so check back then for more updates!

Oh yeah, aparently iI just cant get enough and went out this morning “nearshore” and pulled off an Inshore Grand Slam! Will be posting that report tomorrow since my eyes are burning and i am slumped over in the chair even now as i type this!

Again I say! Encore!

Captain Ken Jones
646-280-8511
captken@jonesworldsportfishing.com
www.jonesworldsportfishing.com/category/new-york-fishing-reports

New Jersey Fall and Winter Trout Will be Super-sized

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:05:05 -0400

Did you know that all of the trout New Jersey stocks during fall and winter measure 14 inches to 24 inches and weigh one and a half pounds to eight pounds? If not, you’re not alone. Nearly 67% of New Jersey trout anglers surveyed in 2009 were not aware of this major stocking change implemented by NJDEP’s Division of Fish and Wildlife.

The 33% of New Jersey trout anglers who do know about the fall and winter big trout bonanza couldn’t be happier. A growing number of them now eagerly await the big fish, cool water, great weather and spectacular scenery of New Jersey’s fall trout fishing season. And it doesn’t end with fall; hot trout fishing action extends through the winter months until spring stocking begins again in April.

From October 5 through November 24, more than 26,000 super-sized trout will be stocked in 16 streams and 40 ponds and lakes throughout the state. Any of these fabulous fish could very well be a once-in-a-lifetime trout for many anglers. See the YouTube video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQDmeHajqSI for some great footage of the fall and winter lunker trout as they’re loaded on trucks at the Pequest Hatchery and then stocked in New Jersey streams.

Don’t miss out on New Jersey’s spectacular fall and winter trout fishing. If you haven’t gone trout fishing yet this year, simply buy and print your fishing license and trout stamp online at http://www.wildlifelicense.com/nj/. It’s that easy.

For information on the fall and winter stocking program and places to fish for trout visit http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/trtinfo.htm . Stocking information is also available on the Trout Hotline at (609) 633-6765.

Rack Up Some Addix Points Without Fishing!

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11:28:16 -0400

Hey Anglers,

No Points? No Problem! Maybe the weather hasn’t been great around you (we are in hurricane season here in the North East)… or maybe there are too many chores preventing you from hitting your local fishing hole…

Don’t let that stop you from earning some free Addix points and climbing up the ranks!

Here are a few helpful hints on how to increase your rank and level, until the wife lets you out of the house again (and we don’t mean for that trip to the in-laws):

1. Post Places to Fish: 5 points for each pond, lake, river, ocean, or beach you feel like adding… no cap on these points so add your favorite or not so favorite places to fish and rack up some quick and easy points while helping out other anglers…

2. Post a Video: 5 points for each video or Embed a bunch of Videos at 2 points each: Fishermen love watching videos… feed your fellow anglers their visual candies. (The legal department wants us to mention that FishAddix does not condone or approve voyeurism – so let’s keep ‘em clean.)

3. Start A Feeding Frenzy: Rack up points for posting anything that other members decide to comment on… each comment is worth 1 point, 10 comments = 10 points!

4. Dig out those old Pictures: Post pictures and get 1 point each… everyone loves those retro fishing pictures with the overalls, the zebco fishing reels, and those monster sunfish :)

5. Secure yourself some Bonus Points: Each month big time bonus points are awarded to the top anglers. The number 1 bestest most toppest coolest way of locking down those Bonus Points is to be sure to post fishing reports each and every time you go fishing. (10 points per fishing report too!)

There are tons of other ways to get more Addix points too, but we just wanted to highlight some of the quick and dirty ways of making sure your rank and level keep propelling you towards the top.

Tight Lines Everyone!

Joe & James

FishAddix.com

For the NJ Peeps Out There: Landscape Project Training and Information Session Sept. 24

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:17:46 -0400

Come learn about the NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife’s geographic information system (GIS) approach to mapping endangered and threatened wildlife habitat throughout New Jersey! The Landscape Project is used in many state planning efforts and is referenced in a number of state regulations. It is also widely used in local environmental resource inventories throughout the state. An upcoming Landscape Project training and information session will be hosted by:

Rutgers University, Cook Campus, Center for Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis, New Brunswick, NJ, on Friday, September 24, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Participants will learn how the Landscape Project was developed and have an opportunity to use GIS “hands-on” to access habitat maps for threatened and endangered wildlife species. Seating is limited so please register as soon as possible.

To register, please e-mail: patrick.woerner@dep.state.nj.us

For additional information regarding the session visit http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/ensp/landscape_train.htm or e-mail patrick.woerner@dep.state.nj.us

Version 2.1 and Version 3.0 of New Jersey’s Landscape Project that identifies habitats throughout the state can be obtained:

- Online via download: http://www.nj.gov/dep/gis/

- Online via DEP’s Interactive mapping application: http://www.nj.gov/dep/gis/

- On Compact Disc by request to the Division of Fish and Wildlife’s Endangered and Nongame Species Program by calling 609-292-9400; faxing 609-984-1414; or writing to P.O. Box 400, Trenton, NJ 08625-0400.

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Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:34:00 -0400

Joe Pitching A Senko

Joe Cooking Up Some New Features

Cooking up some magic on napkins

Good Meal. Better Ideas.

Team Bonding