Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Inshore Temp:
58
Offshore Temp:
58
The Average Angler's Tip of the Week
Fish early or late. Ocean side is tough when the beach visitors are around. Check out the sod banks in the bays and rivers on the incoming tide.
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Tide data
![Tidal Conditions](http://tidespy.org/webcharts/longbranch_wrp4.png)
5-Day Outlook as of 7/5/24
Things should remain the same throughout the week. Hopefully we'll see a change in the wind for a few days straight to warm up the surf.
Techniques & Tips as of 7/5/24
Poppers before first light, then crab flies or small baitfish patterns. Fish the troughs as the bass and fluke will lie in wait for crabs to be dislodged by wave action.
Current Conditions as of 7/5/24
It has been an interesting summer. Lots of south winds have kept the ocean inshore temps below normal due to upwelling.Local Species Available Summer
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Striped bass
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fluke
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weakfish
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bluefish
The Average Angler's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Cowen's Baitfish | N/A | 1/0 |
Bucktail Deceiver | N/A | 2/0 |
Saltwater Popper | Chart/White | 4/0 |
Ozzie's Sand Eel | N/A | 1 |
Softy Minnow | N/A | 1 |
Premium Bonefish Selection | Green/White | 2-2/0 |
The Average Angler's Recommended Gear
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Best Leader:
Mirage Big Game Leaders
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Best Tippet:
Mirage Pure Fluorocarbon Tippet
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Best Fly Fishing Rod:
9-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
Saltwater All-Rounder WF Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Class V Sink Tip Fly Line