Large populations of sand eels occur only every few years. Some years might bring a day or three of being able to fish among these tiny almost-transparent baitfish, but the really good years bring two ...

Where you should go: East of Manasquan Inlet. Bluefish were feeding on sand eels Sunday along the west bank of the Mud Hole, where they were spread out for miles. What you should use: Diamond jigs.

In Captain Sal Tardella's report from My Bonnie Charters this week, he reported that sand eels have moved into the area in big numbers. When it comes to the surf fishing fraternity, the annual sand ...