For Guides
For Anglers
Resources
Fishing Reports by Captain John Kolias
Capt John/Reel Fun /2010 Fluke Fishing (11/06/2009)
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Here is some information that was reported by Capt. Al Ristori today in his online blog that I thought you should all be aware of:
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Here is some information that was reported by Capt. Al Ristori today in his online blog that I thought you should all be aware of:
Striper and Fluke Fishing Raritan Bay (11/05/2009)
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Wanted to pass on a very exciting NEW feature that Reel Fun Sportfishing Charters will be offering for 2010.
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Wanted to pass on a very exciting NEW feature that Reel Fun Sportfishing Charters will be offering for 2010.
Striper Fishing Patterns (10/22/2009)
[Sandy Hook,NJ] That's what makes Striper fishing so insane at times, is that they are in one day and the surrounding waters are totally void of fish the next.
[Sandy Hook,NJ] That's what makes Striper fishing so insane at times, is that they are in one day and the surrounding waters are totally void of fish the next.
Inshore Outlook for Sandy Hook Channel (10/17/2009)
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Before this lousy weather blew in (Friday, today and tomorrow), Stripers were being caught at dusk and at night at the "Rip" and in the Shrewsbury River.
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Before this lousy weather blew in (Friday, today and tomorrow), Stripers were being caught at dusk and at night at the "Rip" and in the Shrewsbury River.
Capt John/Reel Fun /Inshore Outlook (10/10/2009)
[Sandy Hook,NJ] The first signs of Stripers are starting to show around Sandy Hook channel on sandworms and eels.
[Sandy Hook,NJ] The first signs of Stripers are starting to show around Sandy Hook channel on sandworms and eels.
Bluefish Have Invaded Raritan Bay (10/09/2009)
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Bluefish, Bluefish and more Bluefish! Boy, if there was ever a time to hunt down these MONSTER yellow eyes it's now
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Bluefish, Bluefish and more Bluefish! Boy, if there was ever a time to hunt down these MONSTER yellow eyes it's now
Capt John/Reel Fun /Inshore Outlook (9/29/2009)
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Water temperatures are dropping and are now 64 degrees on my fishfinder, but that hasn't equated to any substantial number of Stripers yet.
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Water temperatures are dropping and are now 64 degrees on my fishfinder, but that hasn't equated to any substantial number of Stripers yet.
Great Bluefishing Off The Beach at Sandy Hook (9/24/2009)
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Just wanted to alert you all to the great Bluefishing right off the beach at Sandy Hook for those who are interested.
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Just wanted to alert you all to the great Bluefishing right off the beach at Sandy Hook for those who are interested.
Capt John/Reel Fun /Inshore Outlook (9/17/2009)
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Luckily fishing seems to be heating up a little right now.
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Luckily fishing seems to be heating up a little right now.
Capt John/Reel Fun/Friday Report (9/12/2009)
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Nothing much to report on the fishing front as this was a quiet week for me and Mark as the fluke season has closed and we are awaiting some word about the "weakies", which so far has been very quiet.
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Nothing much to report on the fishing front as this was a quiet week for me and Mark as the fluke season has closed and we are awaiting some word about the "weakies", which so far has been very quiet.
Capt John/Reel Fun /Fluke Fishing (9/07/2009)
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Had the Joe Fodero party out for our final Fluke trip of the season.
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Had the Joe Fodero party out for our final Fluke trip of the season.
Capt. John/Reel Fun/ Fluke Fishing Report (9/03/2009)
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Tough wind against tide conditions on Wed & Thurs at Sandy Hook for Fluke.
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Tough wind against tide conditions on Wed & Thurs at Sandy Hook for Fluke.
Capt John/Reel Fun/Friday Report (8/28/2009)
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Well, there's just one week left in the 2009 Fluke season here in NJ.
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Well, there's just one week left in the 2009 Fluke season here in NJ.
Mid-Altlantic $500,000 Tournament (8/23/2009)
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Had the family down at Cape May this past week to enjoy the festivities of the Mid-Altlantic $500,000 Tournament
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Had the family down at Cape May this past week to enjoy the festivities of the Mid-Altlantic $500,000 Tournament
Capt. John/Reel Fun/Friday Fluke Fishing (8/15/2009)
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Had Dr. Mike Goldberg our for some R & R at Ambrose Channel for Fluke.
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Had Dr. Mike Goldberg our for some R & R at Ambrose Channel for Fluke.
Ambrose Channel and surrounding area Fluke photo. (8/13/2009)
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Ambrose Channel and surrounding area Fluke photo.
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Ambrose Channel and surrounding area Fluke photo.
Fluke Fishing Is Outstanding Right Now! (8/11/2009)
[Sandy Hook,NJ] It's not hard to describe the current Fluke fishing that's occurring right now....OUTSTANDING!!!!!!
[Sandy Hook,NJ] It's not hard to describe the current Fluke fishing that's occurring right now....OUTSTANDING!!!!!!
Capt John/Reel Fun Charters/Wed Fluking (8/06/2009)
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Fished with the Doug Newlin party from Milltown NJ today and decided to give the old TC a try as well as keeping a eye on the predicted severe thunderstorms.
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Fished with the Doug Newlin party from Milltown NJ today and decided to give the old TC a try as well as keeping a eye on the predicted severe thunderstorms.
Fishing Ambrose Channel For Beauftiful Snook (8/04/2009)
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Fished with the Gerry Hydrusko party from Somerset NJ today and really whacked some beautiful fluke at the Ambrose Channel.
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Fished with the Gerry Hydrusko party from Somerset NJ today and really whacked some beautiful fluke at the Ambrose Channel.
Fished The Fluke Masters Tournament (8/03/2009)
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Fished the Fluke Masters Tournament sponsored by the Community Fire Company of Leonardo Saturday in georgous weather as we left the dock at 5:30 am.
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Fished the Fluke Masters Tournament sponsored by the Community Fire Company of Leonardo Saturday in georgous weather as we left the dock at 5:30 am.
Fluke Masters Tournament (7/30/2009)
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Just a reminder that this Saturday, Aug 1st is the famed Fluke Masters Tournament sponsored by the Community Fire Company of Leonardo.
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Just a reminder that this Saturday, Aug 1st is the famed Fluke Masters Tournament sponsored by the Community Fire Company of Leonardo.
Drift Fishing For Fluke In New Jersey (7/26/2009)
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Had the Tom Tanacredi from Aberdeen party out this morning for a day of Fluke fishing. My mate and I had all the ammunition for whatever was coming our way
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Had the Tom Tanacredi from Aberdeen party out this morning for a day of Fluke fishing. My mate and I had all the ammunition for whatever was coming our way
Fluke Fishing Ambrose Channel (7/21/2009)
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Well, Reel Fun Charters had a busy 2 days with charters for Fluke on Sunday and Monday and with mixed results after bouncing around to different locations looking for a respectable catch.
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Well, Reel Fun Charters had a busy 2 days with charters for Fluke on Sunday and Monday and with mixed results after bouncing around to different locations looking for a respectable catch.
Capt John/Reel Fun Charters/Sat Fishing (7/18/2009)
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Based upon calls from my fellow anglers and my close sources, it seems that currently the better fluke fishing have been on deep water rough bottoms in the ocean.
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Based upon calls from my fellow anglers and my close sources, it seems that currently the better fluke fishing have been on deep water rough bottoms in the ocean.
Capt John/Reel Fun Charters/Sat Fishing (7/14/2009)
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Fished the Sandy Hook Bay Anglers Tournament with my son and a few friends today. WOW......talk about banging a load of fish!
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Fished the Sandy Hook Bay Anglers Tournament with my son and a few friends today. WOW......talk about banging a load of fish!
Capt John/Reel Fun Charters/Wed Fishing (7/09/2009)
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Had the Steve Dilk from Clifton, NJ party out today for a day of Fluke fishing with all good intentions.
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Had the Steve Dilk from Clifton, NJ party out today for a day of Fluke fishing with all good intentions.
Fluke and Striper Fishing Flynns Knoll (6/28/2009)
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Had the Dr. Michael Goldberg of Piscataway, NJ party out yesterday for a day of Fluke fishing, which actually started out as a Striper trip.
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Had the Dr. Michael Goldberg of Piscataway, NJ party out yesterday for a day of Fluke fishing, which actually started out as a Striper trip.
Fishing report from Reel Fun Sportfishing (6/22/2009)
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Striper fishing, as usual, has been a hit or miss affair for the past 2 weeks depending if you are in the right place at the right time OR if you get a call from a friend on the water and you speed down to them before the bite is done. Right now, the Fluke fishing is your best bet as there are sure to be some pretty nice fish out there once the damn weather clears up...........give me a break! Did you know that 17 days out of 21 in June have been raining? What a joke!
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Striper fishing, as usual, has been a hit or miss affair for the past 2 weeks depending if you are in the right place at the right time OR if you get a call from a friend on the water and you speed down to them before the bite is done. Right now, the Fluke fishing is your best bet as there are sure to be some pretty nice fish out there once the damn weather clears up...........give me a break! Did you know that 17 days out of 21 in June have been raining? What a joke!
Fishing report from Reel Fun Sportfishing (6/18/2009)
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Well, it looks as though spring Stripers has run it's course, as most of the charter fisherman, me included, and the party boats in the Sandy Hook area are now finding bass fishing very sporadic and picky.
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Well, it looks as though spring Stripers has run it's course, as most of the charter fisherman, me included, and the party boats in the Sandy Hook area are now finding bass fishing very sporadic and picky.
Non Stop Action For the Flatties (6/08/2009)
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Had the Wayne Willert party out yesterday for a day of Fluke fishing, and as I predicted on the 5th, Flynn's Knoll really produced some non-stop action for the flatties.
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Had the Wayne Willert party out yesterday for a day of Fluke fishing, and as I predicted on the 5th, Flynn's Knoll really produced some non-stop action for the flatties.
Fishing For Stripers & Fluke In Raritan Bay (6/04/2009)
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Sorry for the delay in reporting since the 29th, but with a combination of weather fronts coming through and some required maintanence to my engine, I've had to push my sail dates back a few days this week. But "Reel Fun" is ready to go now.
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Sorry for the delay in reporting since the 29th, but with a combination of weather fronts coming through and some required maintanence to my engine, I've had to push my sail dates back a few days this week. But "Reel Fun" is ready to go now.
Fluke Fishing Report Sandy Hook Bay (5/25/2009)
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Wanted to give you a heads up report on some information that was passed down to me yesterday while I was at my slip doing work on the boat.
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Wanted to give you a heads up report on some information that was passed down to me yesterday while I was at my slip doing work on the boat.
Opening Day Of Fluke Season (5/24/2009)
[Sandy Hook,NJ] As I said 2 days ago, "What a difference a day makes". Had the Ian and Noah Hockmeier brothers out again for the opening day of Fluke season yesterday.
[Sandy Hook,NJ] As I said 2 days ago, "What a difference a day makes". Had the Ian and Noah Hockmeier brothers out again for the opening day of Fluke season yesterday.
Fishing report from Reel Fun Sportfishing (5/22/2009)
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Had the Ian Hockmeier and brother Noah out for a morning of Striper fishing, but as the fishing God's would have it, it was a brutal day for me and Stripers.
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Had the Ian Hockmeier and brother Noah out for a morning of Striper fishing, but as the fishing God's would have it, it was a brutal day for me and Stripers.
Striper report from Capt John (Reel Fun) (5/17/2009)
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Summary of Stripers fishing in the foggy Shrewsbury River drifting Sandworms. Great fishing on incoming tide at the bridges.
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Summary of Stripers fishing in the foggy Shrewsbury River drifting Sandworms. Great fishing on incoming tide at the bridges.
Fishing report from Reel Fun Sportfishing (5/09/2009)
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Once again, Striped Bass are still being trolled in Raritan Bay on Stretch 25's with good results if they don't get attacked by the Blues in the process!
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Once again, Striped Bass are still being trolled in Raritan Bay on Stretch 25's with good results if they don't get attacked by the Blues in the process!
Fishing report from Reel Fun Sportfishing (5/05/2009)
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Striped Bass are being trolled in Raritan Bay on Stretch 25's with good results in a number of locations as well as clamming around Romer and now "outside".
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Striped Bass are being trolled in Raritan Bay on Stretch 25's with good results in a number of locations as well as clamming around Romer and now "outside".
Fishing report from Reel Fun Sportfishing (5/02/2009)
[Sandy Hook,NJ] BLUEFISH, BLUEFISH, BLUEFISH. If you're interested in testing your will against the most aggressive, vicious and pound-for-pound nastiest fighting fish in the water, then this is your game.
[Sandy Hook,NJ] BLUEFISH, BLUEFISH, BLUEFISH. If you're interested in testing your will against the most aggressive, vicious and pound-for-pound nastiest fighting fish in the water, then this is your game.
Striper report from Capt John (Reel Fun) (4/27/2009)
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Fishing this weekend was fair to good PROVIDING you trolled Stretch 25's on the incoming tide.
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Fishing this weekend was fair to good PROVIDING you trolled Stretch 25's on the incoming tide.
Open Boat Fishing (4/27/2009)
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Reel Fun Sportfishing is now doing "Open Boat" charters for singles on Tuesdays & Thursdays through September for all species.
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Reel Fun Sportfishing is now doing "Open Boat" charters for singles on Tuesdays & Thursdays through September for all species.
Striper report from Capt John (Reel Fun) (4/25/2009)
[Raritan Bay,NJ] Spring Striper report from Raritan Bay charter boat Reel Fun Sportfishing
[Raritan Bay,NJ] Spring Striper report from Raritan Bay charter boat Reel Fun Sportfishing
Flounder Charters with Reel Fun Sportfishing (3/31/2009)
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Winter Flounder fishing with Reel Fun Sportfishing in Sandy Hook, NJ
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Winter Flounder fishing with Reel Fun Sportfishing in Sandy Hook, NJ
Open Boat Charters (1/13/2009)
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Tuesday and Thrusday "open boat" charters starting in May 2009 aboard Reel Fun Sportfishing.
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Tuesday and Thrusday "open boat" charters starting in May 2009 aboard Reel Fun Sportfishing.
Reel Fun Sportfishing (1/02/2009)
[Sandy Hook,NJ] On behalf of the entire crew,I would like to wish everyone a very healthy and happy New Year and good fishing in 2009 to all.
[Sandy Hook,NJ] On behalf of the entire crew,I would like to wish everyone a very healthy and happy New Year and good fishing in 2009 to all.
Slow Striper fishing (10/07/2008)
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Striper fishing in the Shrewsbury River and Flynns Knoll area.
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Striper fishing in the Shrewsbury River and Flynns Knoll area.
Raritan Bay Weakies & Stripers (9/11/2008)
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Drifted lower reach with sandworms for a nice pick of 2-3 lb weakies. Then clammed Flynns Knoll for steady action of Stripers 26-32".
[Sandy Hook,NJ] Drifted lower reach with sandworms for a nice pick of 2-3 lb weakies. Then clammed Flynns Knoll for steady action of Stripers 26-32".