After yesterdays fishing, Capt.Frank had the afternoon run, fished up in the back and managed a very nice catch of fish for a small crowd. Couple limits with one customer catching 4. The keepers were all good size fish. Today we were back to the STROKE!! Started in the back bay, nice brown foamy water, I guess we have our first algae bloom. Caught a couple of fish on the first drop, then the heat and lack of life took over. Made one more drop and got the hell outta there! Tried to fish the knoll, the water was worse. Looked out towards the head of the channels and much cleaner water, caught a handfull of keepers, a few shorts, not too many blues. Had the same exact conditions last year, it lasted a few days, then all hell broke loose again. Had fish fining on top around the channels, was told years ago that the algae blooms effect the oxygen in the water..the fish get dormant and tend to stay near the surface...It has too be true cause this is the 4th year in a row I have seen this happen....Still a nice day on the water......capt.ron

Fish Species: STRIPED BASS
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About The Author: Captain Ron Santee

Company: Capt. Rons Fishermen

Area Reporting: Raritan Bay/Sandy hook

Bio: Following in my fathers footsteps, I have been a licensed Captain for 30 years. Our family has been in the fishing business since 1955. Fishing is not a job, it's a way of life!

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