There are still good numbers of schoolies along the oceanfront. |
The fish I got today were all schoolies that averaged about 20 inches. I had a few fish in the 24 to 25 inch range but no keepers. I got all my fish on jigs. I was trying out a fantailed plastic body called a Berkley Gulp Ripple Mullet. I mounted it on a 3/4 oz. jighead. While it was very effective, it was way too flimsy for my liking. Four or five fish and the soft plastic just ripped away from the jighead. It will be back to Cocahoes on the next outing for me.
I saw just about NO ONE fishing today. It reminded me of the times when I go down in December and the beaches are deserted. I have to assume that many fishermen have given it up for the season.