LiveLine Charters Fishing Report

Took a group out from NY/NJ on Saturday and the weatherman was partially correct. The 2 foot seas expected were slightly larger and the wind blew in the morning but the fishing was great. Headed out for Snowy Grouper 1st and set up a drift. No fish on the 1st drift but then a couple of double headers and all were nice fish. Then on the next drift we thought we had the bottom but it started moving and when it came up we had a 34 lb Snowy. The best Snowy so far this year on the boat. Everyone caught their limit and headed inshore and played with the AJs for a while. Had a couple of very large Mahi cruise by the boat but couldn’t get them to eat. The guys wanted to bottom fish for grouper so we moved inshore and had a great time. The action was fast and we caught many species Scamps, Reds, Hog Snapper (12 lbs) Queen Triggers and a Mahi. At the end of the day we had our limit and headed home.

Captain Mike Jackson
LiveLine Charters
910-686-7271

Took a group of 5 guys from various places including guys from the Angler Pro-shop. All were experienced anglers and wanted to try deep water jigging. We left at 4:30 to get a early start and the ride out was a little bumpy and wet thanks to the large east swell. The slow ride out was worth the time. The 1st drift resulted in multiple hook ups and it stayed that was all day. To be honest I have no idea how many fish we caught and released but we have up to 5 anglers hooked up at once. The only time we didn’t have fish on was when the guys were taking a break. We also had 4 Mahi on the top water and boated 3 one very large bull actually came to the boat and ate a jig only a few feet away but I stuck him with the gaff a little green and he bent it around the boat but in the fish box he went. We also had a nice Sailfish follow a top water to the boat but didn’t get him hooked up. The SW winds picked up late in the afternoon and we headed home a little tired and wet. A outstanding day of jigging.

Captain Mike Jackson
LiveLine Charters
910-686-7271