Slough off the New Jersey coast
A northern section of the Hereford Inlet 120-foot slough complex, positioned toward the upper range of this depth zone and accessible from both Wildwood and Sea Isle City. The northern grounds sometimes overlap with migration corridors used by striped bass moving along the depth contour in spring and fall. Sea bass and tautog are the mainstay targets, but keep a rod rigged for bass during migration windows. The slough character focuses fish, and drifting the full length of the structure is the most effective approach. Charter boats from Cape May County work this ground as part of multi-stop slough trips.
These different profiles constitutes a wavy area.
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| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Striped Bass | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Good |
| Black Sea Bass | Off | Off | Off | Off | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Off |
| Tautog (Blackfish) | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Off | Off | Off | Off | Peak | Peak | Good |
| Weakfish | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Off | Off | Off | Off |
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Recommended tackle for Sea Bass and Tautog fishing.
Heavy-duty rod for tuna, mahi, and billfish. 30-50lb class.

TRHUNTER

TRHUNTER
Heavy-duty conventional reel for offshore trolling and jigging.
Essential for battling big fish. Reduces fatigue on long fights.

Loomcraft

GAFFER SPORTFISHING
Landing tool for big fish. 3-4 foot handle for boat use.

SANLIKE

SANLIKE
Skirted lures and spreader bars for tuna and mahi.

AGOOL

Narcissus
Keep your catch cold on the ride home. Fits in boat storage.

KRAKEN SUPPLY CO

Buffalo Gear
Essential for toothy fish like wahoo and king mackerel.

Drchoer

TOOTH SHIELD TACKLE
Large, waterproof bag for organizing offshore tackle.

Plano

KastKing
Classic vertical jig for sea bass, cod, and bottom fish.

VMSIXVM

VMSIXVM
Required for many species. Better hookups, easier release.
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Hereford Inlet North Slough — 120ft is known for Sea Bass, Tautog, Weakfish, Striped Bass.
Hereford Inlet North Slough — 120ft is located 13 nm SE (125 degrees T) from the SE corner of Cape May Reef. The nearest departure point is Hereford Inlet.
Sloughs are underwater valleys that channel water and baitfish, attracting predatory species.
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