I need to commence by mentioning the season’s first spurt of bite-ness. I’m referencing the kinda-impressive burst of bass and blues late last week, mainly Spray Beach and Beach Haven beachfronts.

In a matter of hours – and that’s about how long the spurts lasted – the Long Beach Island Surf Fishing Classic saw more weigh-ins climb aboard than it had seen in its first six weeks, both bass and blues. Prize money flowed freely. And there’s still moola time left in the event. Get registering.