Plain Area off the New Jersey coast
A spot that contains some unexploded bomb. 42 nautical miles E (90 degrees T) from Barnegat Inlet. Troll cedar plugs and spreader bars at 6-8 knots for yellowfin.
The surrounding area is characterized with sandy material as a bottom type.
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| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowfin & Bluefin Tuna | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off |
| Sharks | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off |
Most charters depart from Belmar - Closest to offshore canyons
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Check AvailabilityThe Bomb is known for Tuna, Sharks.
The Bomb is located 42 nm E (90 degrees T) from Barnegat Inlet. The nearest departure point is Barnegat Inlet.
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