Point Pleasant Canal etc
 

Hey guys i need some PPC fishing help. I will be in PPB from Sunday-Wednesday. any help in catching something in or near the canal (from shore) at this time of the season would be great. where to go, what bait, how to rig etc. I will be with my son and his friend so it would be great to get them some fish.
I was also thinking of bringing my 14 footer with 9.9 and launching on the south end of the canal. maybe there is some fluke or some schooly bass in the area?
maybe troll around with some plugs for small blues?

thx tony

Re: Point Pleasant Canal etc
 

I know Fluking is good on the North/Manasquan River side and your 14 footer with a 9.9 will be just fine for the river. You do however need to stay out of the canal with a boat of that size. It's way too dangerous.

As far as Fluke, drifting standard fluke rigs along the channel edges with bait will probably be your best bet. Lots of boat traffic in the area this time of year so be on your guard if you are fishing near the channels.

Re: Point Pleasant Canal etc
 

there are still bluefish in the river on either side of the canal. topwater is alot of fun.

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thanks...blues or would be just fine...i really don't care and long as we can get some bites..yes i know the canal is nuts and will stay away with the small boat...i hope to get a 20-22 foot sea hunt or something soon so i can do some real fishing.

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Gerry can i get my boat in at the Curtis Ave launch?

Re: Point Pleasant Canal etc
 

Sorry Anthony I'm not familiar with the launch ramps in the area.

Re: Point Pleasant Canal etc
 

ok....

Re: Point Pleasant Canal etc
 

There's a public ramp at the Manasquan River Club (Riverside drive). Their fee is $20 and the ramp opens at 8AM. Their number is 732-840-0300. Good luck.

Re: Point Pleasant Canal etc
 

If your looking for bluefish on the northern side, make sure you have a moving tide, they run with the tides.
Top water at the moth of the canal is lots of fun.

Re: Point Pleasant Canal etc
 

You need to be a resident and get a key from the town hall