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FAQ

Reservations are recommended on all trips. During the winter you need reservations for Monday all day trips.  You should arrive approximately 45 minutes prior to sailing and proceed to get on board.  Fees are collected on the boat during its sail out.

There is plenty of FREE parking behind the boat right at Ken's Landing for all of our customers.

Only yourself. We have rods available if you need to rent one. If you prefer your own equipment,  you may bring it along. Bait is always free! You should always bring extra hooks when blue fishing, as they are good to have on hand when the fish are really hitting. Extra clothing in the winter, spring, and early summer is a must, the water is cold even though the air may be warm.

Winter Flounder Fishing: 12lb light action Spinning or Boat Rod 
Summer Flounder (Fluke): 12lb-30lb Spinning or Boat Rod depending on how much drift (wind) there may be. 
Bluefish: 30lb-40lb Spinning or Boat Rods. 
Wreck Fishing: 30lb-40lb Boat Rods. 
Mackerel: 30lb-40lb Boat Rods.

If you are not familiar with the right rigs and hooks stop by a local tackle shop and pick up a few rigs before you get to the boat. Always bring extra hooks for the night bluefish trips! If you forget to grab a few rigs don't worry we have them for sale onboard. Here are the sinkers you may need:

Winter Flounder Fishing: 1oz-5oz  Bank Sinkers 
Summer Flounder (Fluke): 4oz-12oz Bank Sinkers 
Bluefish: 2oz-6oz Egg Sinkers 
Wreck Fishing: 8oz-12oz Bank sinkers 
Mackerel: 8oz-10oz Bank sinkers or 8oz and up Diamond Jig's I think the heavier weights are better! Heavy sinkers help everyone control their lines better. I have found the 4oz jigs and weights will cause most of the tangles we encounter. You may use whatever you like these are just suggestions.

Yes, we have separate ladies and gentlemen's accommodations. 

The Norma-K III is equipped with a full galley/snack bar for our customers' convenience.  The items in the snack bar range from hamburgers and hot dogs to chips and M&M’s. Beverages available include coffee, various sodas, and bottled water. The Norma-K II and Miss Point Pleasant also have snack bars but on a smaller scale.

Yes! The Norma-K fishing fleet does allow alcoholic beverages, but we do not allow any hard liquor of any kind at any time. We would like everyone to come out and have a great time, have a glass of wine or drink a beer or two. But we do not allow the excessive drinking aboard our vessel. We keep a high standard and feel the excessive alcohol consumption is better left in the bars.

Of course.  We have several tables inside the cabin and plenty of seating outside to enjoy your meal.

The best thing to do is always have extra clothing on hand. Layer clothing or pack a small bag with additional clothing. Temperatures and wind speeds can change dramatically even if you are only a small distance from the port.  Also, remember the sunscreen and sunglasses, even if it is offseason. The sun is exceptionally strong when it is reflected off of the water.  Your day will be more enjoyable if you are comfortable, so please make sure you are warm and protected.

Don't worry, we have an excellent crew that will explain what you need to do and when you have to do it.

Probably not. Each person has a different reaction to the motion of the boat. If you feel you may be susceptible to motion sickness, inquire with your doctor about an over the counter or prescription medication that will alleviate the problem prior to sailing.  For your convenience, we sell Dramamine in the snack bar. Some medications require that you take them an hour before setting sail, so be sure to plan ahead if you are prone to seasickness.

A couple of things. You may take the fish home whole, or have the crew fillet them. Of course,  you may also throw them back. We offer bags for the fish at the snack bar. The deckhands will net/gaff your fish and will handle them if you like.

Yes, the decks hands are available for fillet services in the stern of the boat on the return to port. The usual charge is $1.00 per fish.

Absolutely, deck hands depend on their tips to supplement their livelihoods. Gratuities are not included in the regular fare or in the fish cleaning.

You may bring along a bucket or cooler to keep fish fresh or purchase a throw-away bag on board. Ice is available at the dock prior to departure and upon return.

We are conveniently located on the corner of Inlet Drive and Broadway in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ. Check out our directions page for maps and directions from different locations.

No, the boat does not always sail! This is a very rare occurrence but it does happen a couple of times a season but for the most part, we sail every day all year round'! We have a minimum number of people we need to sail. The number depends on where we have to go to catch fish and the weather conditions. ( See below about weather cancellations ) We do sail with as few as 5 passengers when we are fluke fishing or if our local wrecks are holding fish. During this time of year, we do not have to travel far and the weather is generally nice near our inlet. So Please, if you are traveling a great distance or if you are going to be extremely upset if the boat does not sail call one of the captains the night before or email us a day or two in advance to make sure the boat is scheduled to sail. We are an open fishing boat which means we do not take reservations. We do not know in advance how many customers we will have on any given day but we generally have an idea by the number of phone calls or e-mail we receive ahead of time.

Passenger safety is always our #1 priority.  The captains of our vessels have many years of experience and will cancel a trip if necessary but not very often.  For the most part, we sail regularly even if the weather is a bit turbulent.  Summertime showers usually come and go quickly.  If a shower does arise we have plenty of inside areas to stay dry. It is never a bad idea to bring along a slicker top or rain jacket.

Night Bluefishing can get a little hectic when the fishing is good. There can be 10 guys or more fighting fish at the same time and tangles are inevitable. Monofilament can be untangled quickly but Spiderwire almost always has to be cut or takes a fair amount of time to be untangled. Spiderwire is expensive and we have found most anglers don't want there the line to be cut, which is understandable. Also, Spiderwire can and has, cut the mates hands, because it is very thin and very strong. If pulled quickly across your hand it can leave a nasty slice.  The idea behind Spiderwire is no stretch and the better feeling of bites but when you get a blue on the end of your line, even mono, there is no question a fish is there. That's why the decision was made not to allow Spiderwire on our Night Bluefish trips.
*We do not allow Spiderwire on our Night Bluefishing trips! -We apologize for any inconvenience but we feel its much better this way.