Well, it’s on. After a blown-out start, the weather, waves and water have all assumed a gorgeous autumnal state of mind, though a 69-degree water temp over the weekend was a bit off the normalcy mark. Only a few years back, I took a 52-degree water temperature reading on the same date.

If you haven’t signed up for the LBI Surf Fishing Classic, time has come today. You don’t have to worry about getting your hairdo disheveled.