Launched the Grady on Saturday. Still needs a lot of prep but we couldn't stand it anymore so we ran out Tuesday at 3PM 20 miles to Shark River Reef with some clam. Drifted over a wreck and got some short 19"-20" cod. Wind too fast to fish it drifting. Dropped anchor for first time with this boat. Got a 21" and 29" cod right away, then nothing. So we pulled anchor to try and reposition. Wind had kicked up... dropped three times and dragged into the wreck three times. Luckily got it out three times. Only has 4 feet of chain...need 15'...
Tried drifting again and holding position with motors but by then too breezy. Headed in at 7pm. 40 miles for 2 fish....WORTH IT!!!!
Winter is OVER!!!
