Had Sarah Bryczkowski out today with Husband Chris and son Alex. First time striper fishing and it was a good one. Had multiple hookups the entire time. Congrats on all of you popping Guys popping your striper cherries. OPEN BOAT: Saturday April 18th AM Call/text 201-421-8653 for bookings @yamahaoutboards | @garminmarine |@contenderboatsofficial |...

Had longtime regular Jeremy Ingle back out with the boys. Had a nice pick all morning with the Shad Life Shads. Great job guys. Call/text 201-421-8653 for bookings @yamahaoutboards | @garminmarine |@contenderboatsofficial | @nomadtackle_usa | @fish_shimano_north_america | @costasunglasses | @ownerhooks | @chatterlures | @clarkslanding | @afwfishin...

Slow fishing today for the open boat group on the 31’ not for lack of trying. Marked them all over and in big piles but weak fishing casting the shads around. Didnt troll at all on our trip given it was an open boat but the troll boats did well. With the amount of fish around it should break wide open   Call/text 201-421-8653 for bookings @yamahaou...

Had Elijah founder of Uncharted Waters back with our youth from Philadelphia. Had a great day getting fish while the sun was rising. By the end of the morning each child had landed multiple fish. Ended the day taking a cruise up the Hudson to give the kids a chance of seeing NYC up close and from water view perspective!    Call/text 201-421-8653 fo...

Had Dave Rivera and his work crew out today. Rodrigo and Glaber had never caught a striper until today lots of action for the boys called it an early day. OPEN BOAT: Sunday April 12th - 3 spots remaining  Saturday April 18th- Open boat or full charter  Call/text 201-421-8653 for bookings @yamahaoutboards | @garminmarine |@contenderboatsofficial |...

For a lot of anglers in the New York area the fishing season doesn’t really feel like it’s started until the stripers show up. Bass have a way of doing that — they’re the fish that gets people who haven’t been on the water since October back on the phone trying to book a trip. […] The post Striped Bass Are Back in New York Waters in April appeared...

Banner fishing this morning - It's always a good day when posting a report at 8am! Dan Kelly and crew had an excellent day with 23 fish on our first drift alone and many many more on the following drifts. All fish caught on @shadlifebaits 8.25 shads  Upcoming availability: Sat. April 11th afternoon - OPEN BOAT  Sun. April 12th - available for chart...

Fun day with childhood friends! Bass flooded into the bay post full moon. Fish on every cast to 40 inches on @shadlifebaits - its on!!! See dates below for openings  Upcoming availability: Sat. April 11th - OPEN BOAT 3 spots left  Sun. April 12th - charter  Sat. April 18th - charter  Call/text 201-421-8653 for bookings @yamahaoutboards | @garminmar...

We got the spring season started yesterday. Found 49 degree water temps and marked a lot of fish and caught a couple. With these warm temperatures this week it will blow wide open!  Call/text 201-421-8653 for bookings @yamahaoutboards | @garminmarine |@contenderboatsofficial | @nomadtackle_usa | @fish_shimano_north_america | @costasunglasses | @ow...

Fun trip with the regulars started jigging Pollock on the mid-shore wrecks. Then hit the southern canyons for nice size Goldens and jumbo release blue lines damn! @yamahaoutboards | @garminmarine |@contenderboatsofficial | @nomadtackle_usa | @fish_shimano_north_america | @costasunglasses | @ownerhooks | @chatterlures | @clarkslanding | @afwfishing...

For most people burial at sea isn’t something that comes up until they’re facing it — either honoring someone who specifically requested it or trying to find a farewell that feels right when a traditional burial doesn’t. It’s one of the oldest burial traditions in human history and it remains meaningful today for reasons that […] The post Why Do P...

Had Scott Murdoch and sons out today for some Offshore bottom fishing. Started out on some wrecks but didn't like the size of the Pollock or Ling so shifted gears to get on some Tiles. Had a nice pick getting the family their limit in some great conditions for March. @yamahaoutboards | @garminmarine |@contenderboatsofficial | @nomadtackle_usa | @f...

Every year before the season gets going the Marilyn Jean IV goes through its annual Coast Guard inspection. It’s a thorough process — inspectors come aboard go over the boat from top to bottom and verify that everything meets federal safety standards before we’re cleared to take passengers out on the water. For a boat […] The post The Marilyn Jean...

Got stuck in Florida an extra day make the best of it! Jake with his first Sailfish. @yamahaoutboards | @garminmarine |@contenderboatsofficial | @nomadtackle_usa | @fish_shimano_north_america | @costasunglasses | @ownerhooks | @chatterlures | @clarkslanding | @afwfishing | @valhallayachtsales | @fishermens_supply | @tackleboxnj | @marinabarnegatba...

The wait is over. After our winter maintenance period the Marilyn Jean is ready to get back on the water. We’re sailing again starting Friday March 7th 2026. That’s when the 2026 fishing season officially begins and we’re ready to take you out to catch whatever’s biting. Winter is when we take care of everything […] The post The Marilyn Jean Is Ba...

Had our last trip of the winter down south. Guys wanted a meat trip light tackle no trolling. Bahamas did not disappoint had over a dozen species and at lots shellfish as well. Got a chance to hang with the locals and immerse ourselves in the local flavor which was a great experience. Will miss this place.  @yamahaoutboards | @garminmarine |@conte...

New York City offers year-round fishing opportunities. While we tend to close our boat for most of the winter season (because we need to clean it to prep for busy season and stay compliant with local requirements) even winter can technically bring fish to your dinner table. It’s one of many reasons Brooklyn is such […] The post What is the Best Se...

Another fun day sun came out fish were chewing ended up at famous Hogfish Bar! @yamahaoutboards | @garminmarine |@contenderboatsofficial | @nomadtackle_usa | @fish_shimano_north_america | @costasunglasses | @ownerhooks | @chatterlures | @clarkslanding | @afwfishing | @valhallayachtsales | @fishermens_supply | @tackleboxnj | @marinabarnegatbay | @s...

Back in Key West to move the boat from Key West to West Palm. Had an afternoon to fish loaded up on dinner and back at favorite restaurant in Key West Miso Happy. @yamahaoutboards | @garminmarine |@contenderboatsofficial | @nomadtackle_usa | @fish_shimano_north_america | @costasunglasses | @ownerhooks | @chatterlures | @clarkslanding | @afwfishing...

Enjoying my Birthday with family and 3 Generations of Gamboa's. Took the family to one of my honey holes and caught over 40 fish at least a dozen different species. Now going to have Miso Happy cook up our fish!   @yamahaoutboards | @garminmarine |@contenderboatsofficial | @nomadtackle_usa | @fish_shimano_north_america | @costasunglasses | @ownerh...

Had Dave Tiedeman onboard today for our first tuna trip of the season and it couldnt have worked out any better. Started out on some nice feeds but couldnt connect casting. Ran further south and put in the tracker bars and got into a nice pick getting our 2 unders and barely over. Decided since we had our bluefin limit decided to change gears and...