Friday, May 18, 2012
Mild temperatures send anglers into action
There's no doubt I'm a bit late to the party this year. History holds that my boat is often one of the first in the marina and, almost always, the last boat to be hauled out. Jingle Bell Rock has played from the speakers mounted in my center console. But this year, my fishing season has yet to begin. I have a tentative appointment with my boat hauler in Barnegat to drop her in the water Monday, but that's after a spring where some busy work weeks here at Patch and marathon rounds of graduate school studying have pushed fishing to the back burner. Luckily, with formal graduation ceremonies at Monmouth University now complete, I'll continue a much more elusive educational endeavour: finding every last honey hole in Barnegat Bay! With the …
Monday, May 14, 2012
Record number of species 'rebuilt,' report says
The summer flounder fishery has been rebuilt, a report out Monday from the federal government said. The fish species, commonly known as fluke, is arguably New Jersey's most important sport fish, and is also one of the state's most important commercial finfish species. Summer flounder joins six other species – none of which are common to New Jersey waters – that were declared rebuilt this year, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's annual Status of U.S. Fisheries report. A species is considered rebuilt when its stock level meets a federal target that is considered by scientists and policymakers to be considered healthy and self-sustaining. The summer flounder rebuilding effort is important to New Jersey anglers …
Friday, May 11, 2012
Former assistant coach Flaherty says athletic director tried 'micromanaging' girls hoops team
Manasquan High School's athletic director was not going to recommend girls varsity basketball coach Felix Romero to return next season, officials said. Schools Superintendent Geraldine Margin said this week that due to several complaints from parents, school officials and rival programs regarding Romero's conduct during games and practices, Athletic Director Ronald Kornegay did not want the head coach of the record-setting, state championship team to come back for another season. Romero resigned from his post last month. Meanwhile, former assistant coach Tom Flaherty, relieved of his duties last December, accused Kornegay of micromanaging the team during its championship season by telling the coaches whom to play and not play. When the …
Rainy, windy days have limited summer flounder participation
A string of rainy and windy days have curtailed participation in the summer flounder fishery, which opened to recreational anglers a week ago. But those foul-weather fishermen who have wet a line in the last week have mostly targeted striped bass. According to a majority of recent fishing reports from local shops, most anglers who hooked striped bass recently have done so by snagging and dropping live bunker within a mile or two of the shore. Surf fishing was on and off, and even boat fishing required a bit of luck to locate a pod of bunker that was also holding bass. Some anglers found success in the back bays, however. A report from Murphy's Hook House in Toms River indicated bunker schools were found in the Toms River between Cozy Cove …
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Four games make for a quick stop for locals
This week's rain has given way to sunshine just in time for Lakewood BlueClaws action at FirstEnergy Park. The South Atlantic League Affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies will be home for a quick four-game series with the Greensboro Grasshoppers. The series against the affiliate of the Miami Marlins may be short but there is plenty to look forward to for the fans in the stands. The action kicks off at 6:35 p.m. with another Thirsty Thursday night. That means $1 beer and soda for fans. It is also lawn and garden night at the ballpark. Friday night at the park brings fireworks extravaganza. The second game of the series is scheduled for a 7:05 p.m. first pitch. Saturday the Claws game goes to the dogs for Bark in the Park day. First pitch …
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Executive committee approves proposal to add Group V
Beginning this fall, 160 high school football teams around the state will have the opportunity to win a state sectional championship, under a proposal approved by the NJSIAA this afternoon. The NJSIAA Executive Committee approved the proposal to create a Group V designation in the four public school sections by a vote of 22-5-3 at its meeting in Robbinsville, according to Jack DuBois, NJSIAA assistant director who's in charge of football. "This creates a greater opportunity for schools and for student-athletes," DuBois said. "It increases the number of teams playing in the playoffs from 128 to 160. At the same time, it eliminates 16 consolation games that schools didn't want to play anyway." The proposal also allows teams whose records are…
The NJSIAA Executive Committee is expected to vote on — and likely approve — the creation of Group Vs in the public school sections for the high school football playoffs
More local football teams will have an opportunity to play in the high school football playoffs if the NJSIAA Executive Committee approves an expansion proposal at its meeting today. In early April the committee approved on first reading a proposal submitted by Northern Highlands High School of Bergen County to create a Group V in each of the four public school sections. Currently, there are four groups in each of the state’s sections: North Jersey Section 1, North Jersey Section 2, Central Jersey and South Jersey. NJSIAA officials say the proposal would create more opportunities for the players and the teams, while some point out that it also would increase playoff ticket revenue for the organization, which has come under fire in recent …
Monday, May 7, 2012
About 13,000 runners participate in 2012 race
The many changes to the 2012 New Jersey Marathon, including a new starting location and time, did not stop tens of thousands of runners and spectators from flocking to Oceanport and Long Branch on Sunday morning. About 13,000 participants, including a few from Manasquan and Belmar, enjoyed a perfect day and raced through the streets of several local towns as they raced to a finish on the Promenade in Long Branch. Manasquan resident Kelly O'Boyle, 35, placed in the top 25 of the female ages 35-39 category, according to the official race results. O'Boyle finished 625th overall. The race's new starting location of Monmouth Park eased parking and some traffic concerns for participants, and a shuttle service to and from the race track helped …
Friday, May 4, 2012
New Jersey's prime sport fish species opens to anglers
Summer flounder season begins Saturday, and with the first minimum size limit below 18 inches in several years, anglers are gearing up for a lengthy season of fun fishing from Sandy Hook to Cape May. Fluke season needs no introduction. It's prime-time. It's a relatively easy fishery in which to participate - both bay and ocean anglers have wide access - and there are as many fun ways to catch these tasty flat fish as there are recipes to cook them for dinner. We'll begin with a rundown of the best spots (north to south) for early-season fluke, and end with a few quick reports: Manasquan River: There's no secret on this one. The Manasquan is arguably the best early season location statewide to catch keeper fluke on day one. The river …
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Romero says long commute, no teaching offer led to decision
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NOAA studies predict that fully rebuilt fisheries are expected to add an estimated $31 billion to the economy and an additional 500,000 jobs. Commercial and recreational fishing currently generates $183 billion per year to the U.S. economy and supports more than 1.5 million full and part-time jobs Why dont we be honest here. Recreational fishing likely has $125 Billion of the $183 Bill and almost… more ›