The ocean temperature has reached the mid-70 degrees and exotic summer fish are popping up off the Jersey Shore ...

The bonito made their presence known on Sunday after they picked up on the scent of a chum slick and crashed a mackerel bite 10 miles from Manasquan.

The Queen Mary was on top of the blues throughout the week, leaving the dock a little early to get a good shot at the fish.

When fishing for mutton snapper and grouper, Lemieux uses a bonito strip 6 to 8 inches long with a lot of meat on it. As he explained, “Triggerfish will peck, peck, peck the bait without wearing it ...

When fishing for mutton snapper and grouper, Lemieux uses a bonito strip 6 to 8 inches long with a lot of meat on it. As he explained, “Triggerfish will peck, peck, peck the bait without wearing ...

Goliath groupers are the largest groupers in the Atlantic and can weigh up to 800 pounds. They’re protected in state and federal waters off Florida, and anglers must release hooked fish as ...

The Pride reported 50 yellowtail, 12 dorado, 7 skipjack tuna and limits of 100 yellowfin tuna for the 10 anglers aboard their 2 day trip. Fish Plants: Nov. 4, Santee lakes, trout, 1,000 lbs.

Steve Anderson won first place and $1,500 with a bonito weighing 20.3 pounds and caught it as soon as the first bait hit the water Saturday. Jen Gee took second place and $750 with an 18.1-pounder.

They were the smallest bonito anyone can remember, measuring about eight inches, but they came by the thousands and could be seen chasing bait fish all over the harbor.

Al's Tip of the Day: When fishing bait for bonito in a chum line, avoid using any weight. Wait for some chum to be tossed before flipping your bait over the sinking baits -- and free-spooling.