jetty safety, jetty tips

[buckethead]

The last time I was out on the jetties there were so many people there. I get tired of getting mugged. Wanted to try it again, this time I'm heading out at night. Does anyone else see this as being a bigger problem this year over last?

[stripermania]

I can't say I see a bigger problem with it this year it seems just about the same. I have changed my fishing habits recently. I seldom fish the jetties during the day anymore. The bite would have to be awesome to get me out there. I try to do my jetty fishing at night, there is alot more elbow room.

[bababooey]

"Does anyone else see this as being a bigger problem this year over last? "

It helps to have a boat, so you can fish the front of any jetty you want, no crowding.

Or you can get some of the latest jetty wear, you can order it in specialty catalogs

[jonthepain]

no jetties down here. a coupla inlets have them but that's it.

i miss 'em.

[dogfish]

no jetties down here. a coupla inlets have them but that's it.

i miss 'em.

I couldn't think of what it would be like to fish a place that didn't have structure. You have my sympathies.

[surfstix1963]

PLenty of shoreline though Jon.

no jetties down here. a coupla inlets have them but that's it.

i miss 'em.

[DarkSkies]

no jetties down here. a coupla inlets have them but that's it.

i miss 'em.

Half the guys who catch fish in the bunker blitzes here in Jersey...if there were no jetties, they would probably quit fishin.

Jon, if ya ever come up here, I'll take ya out on some of the coolest rocks you've ever seen.


Time for a bump to the top for this, some good and timely info in this thread.

[williehookem]

Thank you for this thread. My cousin had a fall last year on a jetty and almost smashed his skull. He wasn't wearing korkers. Now he always wears them.

[jigfreak]

Crouch a little when rock hopping, and plan your move to the next rock well in advance as the tide is coming in.