NEW FISHING LINKS we added on May 4, 2008... Enjoy!





Longtime local angler, Mike Daniewicz combed through his extensive collection of vintage party boat photos, postcards and other neat stuff and picked out over 1,000 choice items for our enjoyment.  Depending on how long you have been fishing around the New Jersey and New York area, you (or your dad or granddad) will likely recall a few good memories.

April's additions to Mike's Maritime Memorabilia pages are a study in black and white photography, and include fifteen vintage photos of New Jersey and New York party fishing boats dating from 1890 to 1959.

Special thanks go to Captain John Bogan Jr., Phil Castellano and Phil Nuss for generously contributing some of the fine photographs and background information for this month's additions.

You can see the April additions to Mike’s Maritime Memorabilia on our Just Added page.


Welcome to the Codfish Ball 2006!

Click here to see some pictures of our gang fishing aboard Captain Joe Huckemeyer's "HELEN H" from Hyannis, MA.  The target... George's Bank Cod.

Come along and follow me
To the bottom of the sea
We'll join in the jamboree
At the Codfish Ball.

Finnan haddie lead the eel
Through an Irish reel,
The catfish is a dancing man,
But he can't can-can like a sardine can!

Tunas truck-in' left and right
Minnies moochin' what a night!
There won't be a hook in sight
At the Codfish Ball.

Follow these links for earlier trips: 2003 Codfish Ball or 2004 Codfish Ball


California Fishing:

Hookup Sportfishing - California fishing reports, fishing news, user forums, fishing spots, GPS coordinates and more - Simi Valley, CA


Chesapeake Fishing:

JENNIE RIE - Chesapeake Bay fishing with Captain Art Dawson aboard the 44-foot JENNY RIE.  Half day, full day and night fishing trips are available.  Captain Dawson specializes in small groups of no more than six so you get the special attention you deserve.  Over 30 years of experience fishing the Chesapeake - Harbor Island Marina, Solomons, MD


Fine Fishing Art:

FISHING ARTWORKS - Commission fish artist Jim Roszel to create a striking life-size oil painting of your trophy fish, or decorate with framed and ready-to-hang, watercolor collections of fish, fishing flies, and fishing lures.  All of Jim's works are done to order and solid wood frames and museum rag mats are available - Kingston, MA


Fishing Tackle:

American Fish Taxidermy - Museum quality fiberglass fish replicas and fish mounts.  Driftwood mounts with engraved plate and habitats are available.  National Taxidermist Association member - Cookeville, TN

ARC DeHooker - Instantly and safely removes internally and externally hooked fish, sea turtles, other aquatic animals and sea birds without harming them.  Hand-held models are made from high-grade stainless steel and available in 8-, 9-, 16-, 24- and 34-inch sizes.  Big game models include anodized aluminum poles in 4-, 6-, 8- and 12-foot sizes - Daytona Beach, FL

Backlash Sportfishing - Fishing tackle, hand-tied bait rigs, lures and plugs, fishing rods, gear, and more.  Products include a special selection of rigs for the Delaware River fisherman that meets NJ DEP, Division of Fish and Wildlife regulations requiring in-line circle hooks - Deptford, NJ

Brown's Taxidermy - A full service saltwater taxidermy specializing in fish mounts, fish reproductions and replicas.  Over 2,000 molds available for fish reproduction, all species, all lengths- Port Canaveral, FL

Brunell Taxidermy Studio - Quality fish mounts, reproduction fish mounts, fiberglass fish reproductions and fiberglass replicas.  Licensed members of the National Taxidermist Association and International Guild of Taxidermy - Fall City, WA

Off The Hook Bait & Tackle - A family owned and operated full-service bait and tackle shop located at Hinch Marina.  Easily accessible by land or water - Cape May, NJ

Paul's Fishing Kites - Fishing kites, kite fishing rigs, beach fishing rigs, DIY fishing knot and fishing rig tutorial and more - Glen Eden, Auckland, NZ

PlugCaster Lures - Proven and tested wood and molded plastic surf fishing lures by Rich Karpowicz.  Lures models include the PencilCaster, CanalCaster, DartCaster and RockCaster.  All models use Spro swivels, Wolverine split rings and VNC hooks - Princeton, NJ

Stillwater Lures - Manufacturer of saltwater and freshwater fishing lures.  All lures have BB's located within specially designed chambers that create an effective rattle that attracts all types of gamefish.  Made in the USA - Lititz, PA

Tournament Cable - End Game gaffs are sturdy, no nonsense, and made with the highest quality materials.  End Game 606L anodized aluminum gaff handles are available in 4-, 5- and 6-foot lengths and are twice the wall thickness of other metal gaffs. If you do bend one , you can replace them separately.  The gaff hooks are made from 316 marine grade stainless steel and available in sizes from 2"x3/8" to 6"x1/2" - Burleigh, NJ


Marine Electronics:

Blue Water Deals, LLC - Internet retailer of Marine Electronics, Fishing Tackle, Boat Care & Accessories and Consumer Electronics.  Blue Water Deals carries over 2,500 brand-name Marine Electronics products from manufacturers such as Lowrance, Raymarine, Garmin, Standard Horizon, Furuno, Si-Tex, Northstar, Humminbird, Eagle and more - New York, NY


News, Forums & Info:

MARSH MARAUDERS - A New Hampshire seacoast area fishing, hunting and sportsmen community.  On-line resource for New Hampshire area striper fishing forums, striped bass fishing reports, events, photo albums, links and more - Hampton, NH


North Carolina Fishing:

Portside Marina - Deepwater slips and dockage for vessels up to 125 feet.  Other services include a complete ships store, gas and diesel fuel docks, certified marine mechanics, bait & tackle shop, dry stack storage up to 30', power boat rentals for fishing and cruising and tours & ferry services - ICW Mile Marker 205, Morehead City, NC

SUPER VOYAGER II - Deep Sea Fishing with Captains Raymond Coleman and Bob Nagy aboard their 90-foot aluminum Gulf Craft super cruiser.  Morning and afternoon half-day bottom fishing trips are offered every day along with 12-hour Gulf Stream trips.  Special 24-hour overnight Gulf Stream trips offered every month.  The SUPER VOYAGER II is also available for large group charters up to 130 passengers - Little River Inlet, Calabash, NC

YEAH RIGHT Sportfishing Charters - Inshore and offshore charters for up to six passengers with Captain Butch Foster's 28-foot Fishing Mo~Chine.  ½-day, ¾-day, full day, Gulfstream, Shark and Bluefin trips are available, and all fishing tackle (including electric reels), bait, ice, and licenses are provided.  Member of the Coastal Carolina Better Business Bureau - South Harbour Marina, Southport, NC


Party & Charter Fishing Boats:

FISH MONGER Charters - Half-day and full day inshore, and full day and overnight charter fishing trips for up to six passengers with Captains Jerry Postorino and Wayne Tucker aboard their 35-foot Bertram Convertible - Brielle Marine Basin, Brielle, NJ

FLUKE U Charters - Inshore and Raritan Bay charter fishing trips for up to six passengers aboard Captain Jon Uhl's 29-foot C-hawk sport cabin.  6-hour trips available from April Through December - Atlantic Highlands Municipal Harbor, Atlantic Highlands, NJ

GOLDEN TOUCH Sport Fishing Charters - Captain John Cole offers a variety of inshore charter fishing trips for up to six passengers aboard his 35-foot Henriques.  Open boat trips and marathon Fluke trips are also available - South Side Marina, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

JUDITH ANNE Charters - Wreck and bottom fishing charter trips on Raritan Bay and nearby inshore waters aboard Captain Rich Van Reed's 30-foot Island Hopper.  Full day and magic hours trips for up to six passengers are available from March through November - Brown's Boatyard, Parlin, NJ

LIGHTS OUT Sport Fishing - Fishing the Raritan Bay, Sandy Hook, NJ area.  Captain Ralph De Julia offers full-day fishing charters for up to 3 passengers aboard his 23-foot custom center console - Keyport Marine Basin, Keyport, NJ

O-BETH Sportfishing Charters - Inshore, offshore, bottom fishing, shark fishing and overnight charter trips for up to six passengers aboard Captain Eric Jefferis' 28-foot Henriques.  The O-BETH II sails from Utsch's Marina, Cape May NJ during the spring and fall months, and from Blue Water Marina, Margate, NJ during the summer.

REEL MUSIC Sportfishing - Captain Dan Bias fishes in the Sandy Hook, NJ and Raritan Bay area and specializes in using live bait.  Six -hour inshore charters for up to four passengers are available aboard Captain Dan's 24-foot Sea Pro center console - Asbury NJ

SEAHAG2 - Fishing charters on Long Island waters aboard Captain Richard Wright's double 40-foot Frost Downeaster sport fisherman.  Inshore, midshore and offshore trips for up to six passengers are available - Diamond Cove Marina, Montauk, NY


BOBBY II Collision:

Fifty-three years ago, on Saturday morning, April 23, 1955, the "BOBBY II" left her slip at the Belmar Marine Basin and headed out for a day of Cod fishing.  Captain David Shinn was at the helm, son Alvin Shinn was the mate, and 57 passengers got their fishing gear ready.  After a day of fishing at the Mud Hole, Captain Shinn blew three whistles, started the engines and began the journey home in a dense fog.  A short time later, he noticed the bow of a large vessel looming out of the fog and heading directly for his boat.  He quickly put both engines full speed astern, but despite his efforts, the freighter "PRESIDENT BUCHANAN" rammed the "BOBBY II".  The crash sheared off thirteen feet of the bow of the "BOBBY II" and tossed three passengers into the forty-eight degree seawater.  Click here to read the full story and see a few pictures of the "BOBBY II".


Sandy Hook, NJ Lighthouse:

Sandy Hook Lighthouse - Did you know that it is the oldest, original structure still functioning as a navigational beacon in the United States?  Did you know that it is the first lighthouse in the country to be lit by electric lamps?

The Sandy Hook Lighthouse was first lit on June 11, 1764 and it's silhouette and warm beam of light is a familiar sight to anglers, mariners and travelers passing in and out of New York Harbor.  It's now part of the Gateway National Recreation Area at Sandy Hook, NJ so stop by for a visit the next time you’re in the area.






Bringing the USS Cole back home:

Click here to see a dramatic sequence of photos depicting the Norwegian heavy-lift vessel BLUE MARLIN raising the bomb-damaged USS COLE prior to transporting her from Yemen back to the United States.