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Take a trip on the Norma K III
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Schedule
The months are an approximation based on a typical year.
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Scheduled Trip
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Reservations Only |
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Only when fish are biting |
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Trip Details
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Trip |
Dates |
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Leaves |
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Arrives |
Winter Flounder
on the Norma K II |
Mar 1 - May |
Everyday |
8:00 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. |
until |
12:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. |
| Fluke |
In Season (Summer) |
Morning Trips |
8:00 a.m. |
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12:30 p.m. |
| Fluke |
In Season (Summer) |
Afternoon Trips |
2:00 p.m. |
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6:30 p.m. |
| Bluefish |
May - Nov |
Evening Trips |
7:30 p.m. |
until |
12:30 a.m. |
Mackerel
(when running) |
Dec/Jan & Apr |
1/2 or 3/4 day
call ahead for Mackerel info |
8:00 a.m. |
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2:00 p.m. |
| Bottom Fishing |
Sept - May |
Everyday |
8:00 a.m. |
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2:00 p.m. |
| Magic Hours Bottom Fishing |
Sept - May |
Sat & Sun |
3:00 p.m. |
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9:00 p.m. |
| Blackfish |
Sept - May |
Every Monday |
6:30 a.m. |
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4:30 p.m.
or later depending upon the bite |
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What to Bring
- If there is anything you need for fishing we have it on board
- Make sure the line on your reels is in good condition and not frayed or twisted
- We have snacks & drinks onboard
- Make sure your drag is set properly, so you can set the hook on a strike
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Fishing Trips |
- Sunscreen, Sunglasses
- Rain gear if it's raining-
be prepared and don't get caught standing in the rain
Hat, Clean T-Shirt, Jacket & Gloves - we sell Norma-K III Hats, T-Shirts & Sweatshirts aboard.
Rag for your hands
Camera, Film & Batteries - Get it all on film!
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1 Rod & Reel (also available onboard for rental) -
we recommend spinning or baitcasting outfits in the 15 lb class
& 15 or 20 lb test, for Fluke, Flounder & Weaks.
Bring an extra rod, but you can only fish one at a time.
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Terminal Tackle(available on board) -
Fluke Rigs of any type, many rigs available at Alex's Bait & Tackle
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Fireworks Cruise |
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Friends & Family
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Pair of Binoculars
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Cameras & Video Cameras
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What NOT to Bring
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- NO Illegal Drugs - we have a ZERO tolerance and enforce maritime law for the possesion or use of illicit drugs
- NO Hard Liquor or Drunkeness - Cans of Beer OK, must be 21 or over
- NO Excessive Amounts of Beer - A couple is just fine
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About our Fishing Trips
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Targeted Species |
Description of Trip |
Fluke Fishing
Nice big pool winning Fluke
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Fluke - Fluke - Fluke "
Our Half Day Fluke fishing trips put you right on fish just a short ride from the Point Pleasant Inlet, giving you the maximum time fishing.
When the beaches along Point Pleasant Beach are loaded with fluke, the Norma-K gives you a great opportunity to get your limit.
Our crew will offer to clean your fish on the way back home.
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Winter Flounder
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Manasquan River Flounder "
Every November and March the Winter Flounder stack up in the sheltered waters of the Manasquan River. The Norma-K takes you to where they are at. The river holds fish for most of the season and Captain Ken & Captain John know exactly when to target this tasty & fun fighting species.
We will supply clams for bait. Bloodworms and Sandworms will not be provided. If you think you may want to use them for bait please get them before you come over at Alex's Bait & Tackle right on Inlet Drive.
We break fresh whole clams into pieces when we chum for flounder
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Winter Mackerel
Jigging for Mackerel
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Like Fishing in a Barrel! "
The mackerel move North in the Spring and South in the Winter. This gives us two seasons when we are able to catch mackerel. The length of the season depends upon their migration pattern. Some years they are in a hurry to move, other years they will tend to stay in our local area for about a month.
Our crew will offer to clean your fish on the way back home.
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Bottom Fishing
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Mud Hole Bottom Fishing "
Fishing for ling, sea bass, pollock and cod - This is by far the best fishing to be had in our local area during the winter months. The ling bite best in the afternoon and evening, so we schedule our trips around the fishes natural activity. Early in the season the sea bass fishing is excellent. As the water gets colder the sea bass leave our area and the ling become quite abundant. A few nice cod and pollock add to the winter mix and round out our winter picture. These special trips are weather sensitive so please call the night before for further information. Despite the excellent fishing, the time of year leaves these trips UNCROWDED. If you are serious about catching fish and have not been able to make a 3PM-9PM trip, give the "Magic Hours" trip a try. You will not be disappointed.
Fresh Clams & Green Crabs available for bait.
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Chumming for Blues
Pair of 17 pounders
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Night Blues "
If you would like to sail with the best boat and the best crew,
we would love to have you aboard. Our experienced crew has many
years behind them and they get the job done when the
slammers are raging.
Just because the summer is over doesn't mean the bluefishing is over,
we sail every night all fall.
Night Bluefish trips begin MID MAY!
We also sail weekends through November!
7:30pm - 12:30am
Fresh Chum and Fresh Bunker make the difference
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