under cast the crock out,let it hit bottom then reel up fast or jig and reel or all of the above to about half way then let it hit the bottom again then bring her home and start over.

Thanks Russ, now if I can get some time to get out there and try it before it gets too cold.
I saw a fishing report from Dec 31 2005 last day of the year, and it stated that there were schools of bunker with lots of bass on them. Could it repeat this year? I am off to find some crocs.

The bigger the better 5 or 7oz Crocs single hook if you can get it.You can buy replacement single hooks and just cut off the treble . While the trebles work fine the siwash can't be levered out as easily and makes unhooking much less of a problem when the bites on . Also a single hook hangs less on bottom structure and is easier in tangles .

yea single hook is the way to go,you just have to be faster netting them.Nothing worse then a big slob blue chomping on 3 hooks...you might have luck at the hook house on rt.37 toms river finding crocks If you cant find them down your way.Try the white with the holographics too,it seems to catch a bigger striper at the right time

Thanks for your help boys, I'll be on the search tomorrow. I agree on the single hook, there is nothing like a the long bite of a siwash.
I hope to fish this weekend if I get my Christmas shopping done.
I really like this board, no wise ----- making idiotic comments. I do not want to be censored.

Pedro, Russell & Cav,

You guys are giving me trigger itch. Your'er fishing and I'm not.... LOL... This Key board trolling gets old in a hurry. I want to pack up and head East. How's about youse guys occasionally take some pics and post them with you messages. Some nice Stripers and a Blue or two with some smiling faces attached. I especially want to see a 7 oz. Croc, what ever that is. Suspect its a jig but I have never seen one. Almost a half a pound of jig , what do you use to sling them with, trolling rods? I Googled "Crocs" and came up with CROC POT and Croc "O" Meter. What a bust.

Have a 2 1/2 day'er out of San Diego on the Pacific Voyager planed for Jan 19-21. Going down to Colnett in Mexican waters about 120mi. South of SD. for Yellow Tail in the rocks then some bottom fishing for some Reds and Calico.

Anyway ,keep up the great posts , a lot of West Coast guys are watching your bite progress.

Walt

Walt ,I hope you catch um up . all a Croc is is a Crocodile spoon that we modify by putting on a siwash hook if it has a treble . You could probably catch YT's with them . I caught a lot of nice bass on the candybar jigs also . I have pics but no scanner to send them in .

Thanks for the pics Pete. Will be gone for a few days. Going back to Michigan for my moms 100th birthday. How bout that!!. But will be back on the 23rd for Xmas activities with my family.

You Alllll have a Merry Xmas and safe holiday.
Walt

Peace on Earth

search for (krocodile) its a luhr jensen product.if you still can't find it I'll send you pictures.I want to pack up and head out there to go mako and tuna fishing...scored 2 more keepers on the beach last night with some clams.my budy seen good action on the island beach jetty last few days.I was going to come out on the gambler sunday but I'll be following you guys. Last trip before the boat comes out.Are they still heading north?Looks like a big storm is comming next week.. Have A Merry Christmas

nothing,that is what we caught today,1000's of birds sitting,but no hits.I was going to head north but only stayed out till 12:00 so we only made it to seaside pier.The ocean was nicer then the bay.

Russell, Do you fish out of Barnegat Inlet? How long do you intend to keep the boat in? I am staying in till the bitter end. I missed some good fishing due to early pullouts the last couple of years. I might be able to get a day in this week. I spoke to my buddy and he is ready to go, depends on the wind of course. I will be sure to post a report.
By the way how did the Gambler do on Christmas eve. Donde esta Pedro?

most of the time I go out of barnaget,The boat is docked in toms river so depending on the mood and if I'm picking anyone up at a dock.But I like going out of barnagat so I can hit the inside pocket of island beach before I head out.the boat is staying in till the wheather changes,we where going to pull it a few weeks back but I keep my eyes on the night time temps if there is full week of freezy temps then it's time.But most of the boat is winterized already just incase and I put alittle washer fluid in the bildge area everytime after use.

Hello fellow NJ fishermen. I am out of Slaughter beach DE so we fish the same waters. Nice to see you hitting those striped guys. I am done with them for now, wreck fishing Sea Bass in January and waiting for the Drum to come in April!

Nice hearing from you Esquired...Russ good Idea about those freezing nights. I leave my motor down and in the water and I will put some washer fluid in the bilge, good tip. Pretty sure I am going friday.

We got out Xmas Eve and we caught a couple dozen keepers and headed home . The bite was at the Shrewsburry rocks and the bait was the Croc with one fish coming on a live Herring that I caught on a Sabiki rig . Capt. Bob has had OK fishing Tuesday with a couple around 30 lbs . The Channel bite has stopped with the fish being caught around the rocks . We hope they keep moving South .