Bass Are Biting

Doug · May 01, 2015, 07:17:56 PM

Good I hope it works out for you. There was a write up about the rules on another site If I find it I'll post it here it was on" strippers online" the Nj shore report section

Doug · May 01, 2015, 07:20:28 PM

wow what a difference a p makes I meant Stripers Online

Reel 224 · May 02, 2015, 04:52:44 AM

Quote from: Doug on May 01, 2015, 07:17:56 PM
Good I hope it works out for you. There was a write up about the rules on another site If I find it I'll post it here it was on" strippers online" the Nj shore report section

The Peti officer at Earl called me back today and said everything was good as long as i go there Monday and fill out the paper work and bring in my VA disability determination to MWR. They will give me all the info on regulations for fishing the pier. I got the impression that they are only allowing DAV's to utilize the fishing pier.

Doug · May 02, 2015, 12:56:32 PM

I hope it works out for you. That pier is one of the best fishing spots in Northern NJ.

Reel 224 · May 02, 2015, 01:58:38 PM

Quote from: Doug on May 02, 2015, 12:56:32 PM
I hope it works out for you. That pier is one of the best fishing spots in Northern NJ.

I know Doug, as I said I fished it in the past with a guy I grew up with who worked in Earl as a QA, he retired in 05 and left the state. I haven't fished it since. I can remember one day in particular when we were fishing for weak fish, it was raining like mad and I was catching spots that we were live lining and as fast I was catching spots we were pulling in weak fish...it was a bonanza. Maybe 20-30 fish. We would fish nights and catch Bass like you wouldn't believe, the only set back is the height of the pier, you need a long gaff or net and the pier piles can hang you up if your not careful when fighting the bigger fish. I loved fishing the pier, I just didn't think I could get on there unless I was a employe. Ill have all the details by Monday, but from my conversation on Friday it sounds like a go.

Doug do you live near the Leanardo pier?

Doug · May 02, 2015, 02:20:16 PM

I am pretty sure you won't have a problem as long as your service record is good. They have to be careful even more so after 911. From the fishing boats you can see the patrol Humvees with what looks like mounted 50 cal's and if you get too close they will send out a patrol boat the fines are pretty high for violating the posted rules.
I live about 45 miles from the highlands , its where I do most of my salt water fishing these days. I live on lake Hopatcong in NW Jersey I have the lake in my back yard. Doug

Reel 224 · May 02, 2015, 02:30:14 PM

Quote from: Doug on May 02, 2015, 02:20:16 PM
I am pretty sure you won't have a problem as long as your service record is good. They have to be careful even more so after 911. From the fishing boats you can see the patrol Humvees with what looks like mounted 50 cal's and if you get too close they will send out a patrol boat the fines are pretty high for violating the posted rules.
I live about 45 miles from the highlands , its where I do most of my salt water fishing these days. I live on lake Hopatcong in NW Jersey I have the lake in my back yard. Doug

I fished lots of lakes in NJ with my son, when he was school age, and I always wanted to fish Hopatcong but never got to do it. I live about 15 minutes for the pier in Farmingdale NJ on the Colts Neck boarder. Ive lived in this area for 69 years and seen to many changes. Yes the jarheads do take there job serious, and I'm glad they do. Ma Duce is a serious deterrent, make a nice mess of things when necessary.

Reel 224 · May 06, 2015, 02:38:11 PM

Doug I went to the main post at Earl on Monday asked about getting permission to fish the Naval pier, I was given the info and told to e-mail my DAV status and full name with SSI #. I also spoke to the person I was E-Mailing, She forwarded that info to WMR and I am waiting for a reply, from that point I should be filling out the form and then get my picture taken and a pass to go on the pier. Soon as I know Ill let you know how things went.

Reel 224 · May 08, 2015, 09:16:47 PM

Received the e-mail today that directed me to go to Earl and get my fishing ID card. I'm going Monday morning bright and early.

Doug · May 08, 2015, 09:41:07 PM

There you go when you get the rules I would like to know the details restrictions etc. Still one of the best fishing spots from the shore on the coast of NJ

Reel 224 · May 08, 2015, 09:56:29 PM

Quote from: Doug on May 08, 2015, 09:41:07 PM
There you go when you get the rules I would like to know the details restrictions etc. Still one of the best fishing spots from the shore on the coast of NJ

I have the rules now and they are pretty straight forward. Contractors that are working for Earl are allowed and DAV also all civilian employes, as well as military personal. I am allowed 3 guests and each has to pay a $30.00 fee for the season as well as myself. The season is from April 1 to march 31. The hours are from 16:30 to 06:30.

No smoking, no Propane tanks, there are pier restrictions Pier 1A is the only pier you can drive on and fish+ the normal military restrictions like you can't fish where the ships are moored and if they are loading ordinance you are restricted from the pier. You have to face your vehicle to the shore and out of the lane of normal traffic.

Doug · May 08, 2015, 10:02:07 PM

$30 is pretty cheap when you consider the daily party boats fares. I guess if you have problems walking driving out on the pier is a big plus. You have to post some pictures if they even allow cameras

Reel 224 · May 09, 2015, 12:26:10 AM

Quote from: Doug on May 08, 2015, 10:02:07 PM
$30 is pretty cheap when you consider the daily party boats fares. I guess if you have problems walking driving out on the pier is a big plus. You have to post some pictures if they even allow cameras

I wouldn't think so especially in these times, but Ill ask. If we catch anything worth photographing, I'm really hoping my wife lays into a big Striper, I get more of a thrill seeing her catch a nice fish.

I corrected my bu-bu in spelling and description of COW to BIG as in fish.

Reel 224 · May 11, 2015, 01:29:25 PM

Well I'm vetted so now I can fish on Naval pier. I was on post at 0800 to complete my paperwork and get my picture ID and was out by 0845. Done!

Doug · May 11, 2015, 03:49:07 PM

That's great post some pictures of what you catch if you can. I was at the Highlands over the weekend , I don't remember the Blues being around so early and big ones in the #14 #16 range. Very hard to get anything past them to get to the bottom. I couldn't even get a ling on the boat without it being bitten in half. Its too bad the large blues taste like crap but they are fun to catch.