Fishing Reports

West Creek kayak and Canoe hosted a fishing tournament.

Saturday June 6th Glenn of  West Creek Kayak and Canoe along with Eric Chamberlin from the F.B. page NJ Kayak and Canoe Paddlers, Fisherman and Fans hosted the store’s first annual Fluke Tournament . Everyone met at the store for a meet and greet , about 15 anglers  participated  and with a quick going over some simple rules off we went.

The plastic fleet drifting with the tide.
The plastic fleet drifting with the tide.
Glenn got some float and fish time in.
Glenn got some float and fish time in.

The morning was cool with rain showers in the area ,  but,  our spirits were high as we jigged the bottom of the creek for the summer flounder that we  like to call Fluke here in the Jersey shore.

Shawn scored the first Fluke of the day , a nice 19 incher.
Shawn scored the first Fluke of the day , a nice 19 incher.
Eric and his son Brandon.
Eric and his son Brandon.

 

John in his Ocean Trident
John in his Ocean Trident
Phil making his way down the creek.
Phil making his way down the creek.

The bites were few and far in between for that many guys so we decided to move across the bay. Looking out for the weekend boat traffic and paddling hard we made it and then the clouds opened up on us for just a few minutes, if you didn’t have a rain jacket you got a good soaking for sure, but hey the fish are already wet  right . It didn’t take long before the bites started , a slow steady pick of shorts and keeper flounder found our baits and honored us with a hook up and fight . Then this Bad Boy Fluke crushed my teaser.

This guy was 24" and 5lb 2oz and won the tournament . I liked him so much I brought him back to camp with me.
This guy was 24″ and 5lb 2oz and won the tournament . I liked him so much I brought him back to camp with me.
Brandon , John and myself after a mile paddle back to the launch .
Brandon , John and myself after a mile paddle back to the launch .

Back at the shop it was cook out time with dogs and burgers and beers for all . It was great meeting new kayak anglers from all over , I’m sure we will meet again soon . Thanks to all for a good time .

The guys talking about the fishing and the fluke we all missed
The guys talking about the fishing and the fluke we all missed
The participants of the tournament .
The participants of the tournament .
weigh in at West Creek Bait & Tackle with owner Lenora.
weigh in at West Creek Bait & Tackle with owner Lenora.
My buddy Harry tied up the teaser that fooled this bad boy.
My buddy Harry tied up the teaser that fooled this bad boy.