Posts by The Dock Outfitters

Break out the big sticks the next few days will surely be a challenge! NE to E winds will stir things up and make fishing miserable for the angler but not necessarily the fish. It will also cut down on the fair weather fisherman leaving more open space for you the hard core angler. Bottle…

Small blues remain the number one fish being taken in the surf right now. While mullet and rain fish remain the predominant baits. Cut mullet seems to be out producing whole mullet with small metals are also scoring. Still hearing talk of small to keeper size bass being taken on swimming plugs during the night tides.…

Bluefish from good size snappers to nice size cocktails we gouging themselves on the massive schools of small rain fish and mullet yesterday in IBSP. The outgoing tide was producing the most action. A few small to keeper size bass have been taken on swimmers during the night and at first light. Crabbing is slowing down but catches are…

Along with the small blues and small bass in the surf, albies are chasing schools of bait both in and out of casting range from Ortley Beach to IBSP. Cut mullet is the number one bait right now for the bass and blues. Thin profile metals on fluorocarbon leaders will give you a shot at…

Great stretch of weather upcoming this week. Uncrowded beaches and mild air temperatures makes for some enjoyable fishing along our beaches. Cocktail blues from Seaside Park to IBSP are keeping anglers busy. Cut mullet is definitely the way to go with poppers and metals in second place. Small bass are still being taken at first…

Cocktail blues on mullet in IBSP yesterday. A school of small to medium size bluefish were on a school of mullet yesterday in the park. Small bass are still hanging around the north jetty. Reports of brown sharks at first light also are coming in. The bay is giving up some bigger blowfish mixed in with decent size kingfish.…

911 a day we will never forget!   Lets take a minute out of our busy lives today to remember that tragic day 14 years ago and remember that since that day the world will never be the same.  Fluke season is coming to a close on Sept 26th, the 2015 fluke season was no great shakes with very…

“Local’s Summer” A great time of the year if you live at the shore. Crowds are gone, beaches and restaurants become accessible once again. The surf fishing is improving with a few more fluke being taken and some more small blues. Add to that mix some short bass and you have the surf scene right now. Crabs…

Take a deep breath the invasion is over! The beaches finally belong to the fisherman once more. Finding your favorite spot with bathers and buggy boards is finally gone, time to get into the fall run groove. Some small bass are being taken from the jetty in IBSP along with some small fluke and blues. I…

Crowds seem to be not so bad this holiday weekend for some reason. Just a heads up, we are now stocking live eels for the fall bass run and will have them throughout the season. Same goes for sand worms, fresh bunker and local mullet. This is a great time to start going over your tackle! The…