Seeking private-boat bluefin tuna anglers for focus group: Feb 6, Toms River, NJ

[Willy G.]

Thanks for the input! We're interested in learning not only about past behavior/bluefin targeting, but also about what might compel you to target bluefin again in the future--in other words, what would make it "worth going!"

We'd definitely appreciate your thoughts at the focus group next Saturday if you're able to make it. Please shoot me a PM or an email (wmgoldsmith@vims.edu) and let me know!

Thanks,

Willy

Originally Posted by NoWorries

Got back in to private boat fishing again with the purchase of a 23' Mako in October 2014. I use to make around 6-8 trips every summer to the 20 fathom curve off Manasquan inlet from the 80's into early 2000's then sold my boat a 24'Rampage. Last year I only made 1 trip after getting my anglers category permit. Clean water was the issue in July/August or the lack of it. Not much in the way of action till the little tunny showed in late summer. So really not worth going ! I plan to go more often if the tuna show up or there are better conditions inside 30 miles or so. Not sure what you're looking for other than a few hours of my time ?