[Lard Almighty]

Originally Posted by Sea Run Hunter

I don't believe every fish story. The Sea Runs are in the squan. Any one that says differently, has not put the time in to catch one. I say one because you will be lucky to get one. I own part of the Manasquan river north of the dam. I fish it 2 to 3 times a weak, every weak, day and night, all year round. I have kayaked and walked fishing the entire river from West Farms to Lightning Jacks. I have caught 2 around 23" both on a 2" silver and black rapalla. One below Brice park and the other just up river from the Parkway bridge where the river divides. I continue to hunt for a monster like Paul is photoed with. That will be the only trout I don't release.

The sea-runs are definitely there; there just aren't many. Those who catch them are keeping quiet, making the whole fishery very hard to evaluate. In fact, I've heard of more sea-runs being caught by surf and jetty fishermen than from the Manasquan for the past couple of years.

While I can appreciate that the sea-run program is just a side project and does not cost anglers any additional money, I still maintain that the program is largely a waste of resources. If you're willing to put in the time and effort and manage to get one of them, though, then more power to you. It beats working, at any rate!