The Fishing Line

This may be a quiet restful down-time for most fishers, but there’s plenty to do to get ready for your next excursion. You can take classes at Cape May County Tech Evening Division, attend the winter sportman shows, take stock of supplies and update the tackle box and first aid kit.
However, winter fishing is not over. The Starlight Fleet, Wildwood Crest got out on the last few days of December and did alright for themselves. On Dec. 29, Gary Kennedy, Bear, Del., caught the pool winner, a nice 7-pound sea bass. He reeled in his limit as did Ron Neal, Smyrna, Del., with sea bass up to 6.5-pounds.
Jeff Jones, Allentown, Pa., brought in 23 sea bass up to 6.5-pounds and Martin Dipper, Del Haven, caught his llimit up to 6-pounds in size. Not to be left out, Bill Miller, Lewes, Del., limited out on sea bass up to 6-pounds, too.
On another trip, Raymond Chew, Philadelphia, Pa., won the pool with a 7.5-pound sea bass plus 18 others.
Woodrow Wilson, Yeadon, Pa., was happy with his 23 sea bass up to 6 pounds. Not far behind, if anyone is counting, was Joe Genovese, Philadelphia, Pa., with 20 sea bass up to 6-pounds.
Also pulling in a steady stream of fish were Brad Warren, Malvern, Pa., and Tom Gannon, Villanova, Pa., who caught their limit of sea bass with fish up to 6.5-pounds. Warren also had a tile fish in his bag.
Captain Jim McClintock, Fins&Grins, is running trips from Wildwood and reports tog fishing is really good. Check out the photos.
Avalon officials announced that the 2009 Greater Avalon Fishing Tournament will take place all year long in the community. Complete an entry card available at local marinas, secure a weight-master’s signature on the card, and return the card to the mayor’s office at Avalon Borough Hall, 3100 Dune Drive.
All entrants in the 2009 tournament will be mailed a “Fishing Tournament Recognition Certificate,” suitable for framing.
Additionally, winners in up to ten categories will receive plaques with the Avalon logo, their name, and winning catch.
Entry cards are available at Hodge Podge, 2389 Ocean Drive; Anchorage Marina, 885 21st St.; Moran’s Dockside Marina, 14th and Ocean Drive; (all in Avalon) and Smuggler’s Cove, 370 83rd St., Stone Harbor.
Categories for fish include: dolphin, flounder, striped bass, tuna (bluefin and yellowfin), weakfish, drumfish, bluefish, tautog, and sea bass.
For more information, call Sue Keen, 967-5924.
The Garden State Outdoor Sportsmen’s Show is scheduled for this weekend at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center, Raritan Center, Edison. It opens tomorrow from 1 p.m.-9 p.m.; Friday 1 p.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; and Sunday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Demonstrations include flycasting, dog training, kids’ competitions and a lumberjack show. Coupons for reduced admission rates are at gsoss.com.
All pictures submitted to The Fishing Line are posted to SeeMyBigFish.com. Be sure to send your fish stories and pictures to Be My Guest reporter. Send info to cmiller@cmcherald.com.