One Month...
One Month…
It’s one month until the backwaters of NJ reopen for striped bass fishing and winter flounder. Until then, shop news…
We just came off a big event here at Grumpys and Ray is already thinking of having another. More info to follow…
(Ok, ok, I am probably not supposed to say this, but the event will be in early to mid April and will involve something very new and exciting with a new friend of the shop. I can’t say any more. Prepare to come hungry. Don’t tell Ray that I told you, he will get so mad he'll turn as red as a lobster)
Our S&S Bucktails Buy One Get One Free sale is still going in the online store. No checkout code needed either. Just put two qualifying S&S Bucktails items in your cart and the site will automatically discount one of them. You can mix and match too. Put a Big Eye Rattle jig and a pack of Bullet jig Heads and one of them is gonna be free. Come get some cheap jigs and help us make room in the online store shelves for something new.
We still have Penn Spinfisher VI spinning reels on sale. Both the standard and live liner models are 25% off, while supplies last.
We had a few deliveries this week. We have restocked Van Staal reels and sweatshirts, Tsunami Tidal Pro Twitch Baits, and Z-Belts.
We also got some new stuff in. We have Got-cha shad bodies available online now. These classic lures catch everything from striped bass and bluefish to redfish and snook. They are a staple that should be in everyone’s bag.
This is the time of year to prep for the upcoming season. Tying rigs while watching football or hockey is a good use of time. We added Sea Striker Braid Friendly Sinker Slides & Calcutta Rigging Beads for those tying their own stuff.
One of the most convenient ways to carry a small standard style flashlight in the surf is a neck lanyard. Many anglers make their own with a loop of heavy mono, or repurpose those cheap lanyards you get for carrying an ID at work. But the mono is uncomfortable and repurposed lanyards break easily. The solution is Evil Neck Lanyards from Evilstevel. Made with a strong, thick bungee and stainless hardware, this is the best way to carry a flashlight or small line clipper.
Did you miss out on getting an IBSP pass this year? Wondering how you are going to go fishing with all the gear you need if you cannot drive on the beach? While we can’t get you a pass, we do have something to help. The Sea Striker Balloon Beach Wheel Deluxe Pier & Surf Cart will help you get your stuff to the beach. The balloon tires glide over the sand, and there are plenty of rod holders and room for most 55 quart coolers. It’s almost as good as having a beach buggy.
We are coming up on the opening of the back bays here in NJ, and that means some night fishing. We have the LUXPRO Tricolor735 Waterproof LED Headlamp. With max lumens of 355, plus three additional colors (red, blue and green) which will not destroy your night vision, this is the headlamp to have for your night fishing trips. And, it is IPX7 certified waterproof, so don’t worry of it gets wet.
We haven’t had any reports for over a week now. We are assuming it is finally over. Now is the time to start preparing your tackle for next season. Sharpen or replace hooks on lures, tie rigs and leaders, get your reel serviced with Frankie, etc. The next season will be here before you know it. And if you want a primer for the opening of the season, we have an article about it right here: Get Ready For Opening Day Striped Bass in the NJ Backwaters.
And something else you will need to know about fishing this spring. Let this be a warning to you all. The Yennifer, or Yenni for short, is a mythical creature found around the beaches and back bays of NJ. She enjoys fishing and is very good at it. She stalks around spying on other anglers, waiting from them to leave their spots so she can fish in peace. So, if you are out fishing in the dark this spring, and start getting that weird feeling that something is watching you, DON’T turn around. You may find this peering at you from the nearby bushes…
