Fishing Barnegat inlet - How to catch Blackfish

This was my first time exploring and fishing the Barnegat inlet , I had a really good day targeting blackfish using sand fleas
Equipment used
Rod - 7 foot Tsunami Carbon Shield II spinning (Medium fast) rated 1/8 - 3/4 oz (10-20lb line)
Reel - Daiwa BG 3000 (5.6:1 gear ratio) 6+1 ball bearings
Line - 30 pound Power Pro braid
2 ounce pyramid sinker
Bait - Sand fleas aka Mole crabs

[@Exploremorefishing]

The fish get bigger and better towards the end , make sure you watch until the end TY ! Subscribe

[@rogerstackhouse3832]

Thanks for the video. I am a retired guy in PA wanting to get back into fishing the surf. Not a fan of driving 2 hours alone for a few hours of fishing. But, this video may have sparked that desire. Usually fish during our vaca in OC NJ . But that is only 1 week out of a year. Now retired if I want to fish guess I will have to . I have been watching Bayside Dave of LBI a lot and learning a ton. I haven’t been to Barnegat Light for years. Great video!

[@Exploremorefishing]

Thank you for all the kind words my friend , get out there ..wet a line ..I always look forward to being outdoors ..take the drive ..you won't regret it , EXPLORE MORE ✌🏻

[@MyRest]

It so happened that I caught my first fish on your fishing rod. Thanks for letting me do it. This I really appreciate.

[@Exploremorefishing]

What !? Man that's great ! The new video should out really soon , Thank you again ✌🏻

[@johnaufderheide6117]

Great day of tog fishing! Thanks for the tutorial as well. We like tog fishing and were out at Barnegat last July. Caught lots of undersized togs and had fun with light tackle and small hooks punching the holes in the rocks for cunner.

[@Exploremorefishing]

Your welcome, tog are always fun to catch no matter their size , glad you enjoyed the tutorial, TY for watching!

[@MrDjxy]

You should use bank sinkers on the rocks, pyramids get hung up in the rocks and break off your rig more often, found that out the hard way the first time I went Tog fishing

[@Exploremorefishing]

Great suggestion, TY for watching ! ✌🏻

[@dannytsuji807]

New to tog fishing but saw a big argument about cirlce hooks vs regular hook for togs on online fishing forums, seeing how well your hooking them i might try now. I was trying a snafu rig yesterday and only got 1.

[@fredstopper9906]

I used to fish there a lot but it has been awhile. We did really good.

[@ConeyIsland1952]

Outstanding video Thank you !!! More More

[@Exploremorefishing]

Thank you so much, I appreciate you ! I do plan on going back soon 👍🏻

[@geraldbrown7973]

Great video and nice spot

[@Exploremorefishing]

Thank you for the positive feedback ! I appreciate you

[@DiehardClammer-n1b]

nice video

[@xrayron1]

My goal this summer in New Hampshire is to target tautog this summer. They don't recognize the fish here and no size limit. Green grab would be the bait as we don't have sand flees.

[@Exploremorefishing]

Good luck ! They're a fun fish to catch ! Thanks for watching!

[@lamiglass1]

I watched an old man about 6 years ago use a high low rig for blackfish and got a double header with big fish. Had a 8 pounder and an 11 pounder on at the same time at that same location

[@norejose]

What is the size for a keeper and how many can u keep?

[@Exploremorefishing]

Keeper size in NJ right now is 15 inches and your allowed 1 a day , it changes during the season though so always check the regulations at DEP.NJ.GOV hope this helps

[@79mattingly]

Where did u get that high/low setup?

[@Exploremorefishing]

I tied a few of my own a few days beforehand...a lot of the tackle shops sell blackfish rigs also , very convenient , thanks for watching

[@Roger-gm9tl]

If you're a fisherman ? learn to make, tie your own rigs, so you can adjust to any conditions, unless you're running around w/Bass Pro Shops !

[@robertgerber2533]

Do they let people from out of state to fish there?

[@Exploremorefishing]

Yes 👍🏻 just make sure you fill out your NJ recreational saltwater registry..it's free

[@robertgerber2533]

Thanks

[@luvindemblues]

Use green crabs for blackfish bait. They can't resist them

[@scottschlemmer4787]

Did you buy or dig the sand fleas?

[@Exploremorefishing]

On this day I stopped at the tackle shop on the way there , I usually just dig for them with a rake though

[@scottschlemmer4787]

@@Exploremorefishing They don't sell them here (Long Island). in a pinch Gulp makes a version. I know where to find fiddlers. They work real well also.

[@Exploremorefishing]

@@scottschlemmer4787 have you ever seen any success using the gulp sand fleas ? I did horrible with them lol

[@scottschlemmer4787]

@@Exploremorefishing Haven't tried to be honest. I have used Hurley plastics infused with sand eel oil and they kill. Especially the twister tails for fluke.

[@fishfinder4]

No tape measure? use a dollar bill 6.2 inches

[@Exploremorefishing]

LOL awesome suggestion, TY!!

[@smooveb191]

where did you get the sand fleas from ? is there a bait shop near by

[@Tyler_Harkins]

Fishermans Headquarters and Surf City bait and tackle are nearby