It has been slim pickins for flounder so far. but we did have a few weigh ins for the tournament.
There were over 75 fisherman registered but I bet only half fished due to windy conditions in the river.
Stripers are begining to hit the dock, most caught in Raritan Bay near Keyport on clams. All you want schoolies but some decent early KEEPERS. We have seen some bunker up the river today.
John Murphy & Bob Hunter Memorial Winter Flounder Tournament
Tournament is an annual tribute to Monmouth County's John Murphy,
local fishing legend, and Bob Hunter, ocean advocate and tournament founder.
Thank you to all tournament participants!
Evelyn Murphy, Robert Madej, Jeff Guilano, Jay Cosgrove of Bahrs Landing
Friend of Jeff Guilano and Chuck Abel - flounder trophy artist
Jim Lee and Jay Cosgrove
2009 Winners:
1st Place - Jeff Guilano 2.96
Jeff launch from rumson and had a tough time with the wind but landed the winner in the Navasink east of the Oceanic Bridge
2nd Place - Robert Madej 2.59
Caught in the Shrewsbury by Hartshorne Woods
3rd Place - Jim Lee 2.10
was fishing on the Sea Tiger party boat out of Atlanatic Highlands
