Wreck Site off the New Jersey coast
The southern band of the Cigar, 6,651 acres running parallel to its twin 30 nautical miles southeast of Great Egg Inlet. Together the two strips form one long trolling corridor — set the spread along the structure line and run its length for tuna.
The surrounding area is composed by sandy, shelly and part of muddy in the Northern part of it.
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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 |
Most charters depart from Belmar - Closest to offshore canyons
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The Cigar is located 30 nm SE (140 degrees T) from Great Egg Inlet. The nearest departure point is Great Egg Inlet.
Wreck sites provide structure that attracts fish. They are excellent for bottom fishing and often hold sea bass, tautog, and striped bass.
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