Capt Paul Eidman's Blog

I am in the process of developing a grass roots, volunteer effort and create a "Herring Lift" program along the mid Atlantic region, starting right here in NJ to help preserve what is left of the depleted river herring population. If you or an organization you work with is interested in helping out, please reach out to me ASAP.

The term “River herring” is actually used to describe two anadromous species, The Alewife and Blueback.

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There is a “United we fish” rally planned for the end of February and this is one fisherman that won’t be going on the trip. I find the entire premise of this event to be very misleading to sporting anglers like myself and the recreational angling community.
As stated by the organizers of this rally, Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA), the mission is to call out “against the unintended negative impacts of the Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA).  Read more »

Menhaden with mouth in feeding mode.  Read more »

I couldn't resist taking a ride this evening at High tide to take a look at the beach. I started in Spring Lake and worked my way north thru Belmar. Ocean ave in Spring lake was a real mess. It looked more like it does during a snow storm, except it was all sand. Sand piled up along the roadway and then covering the road itself.  Read more »

I was looking to leave town with my daughter and take a nature based, mini vacation as this summer has been exceptionally hectic and we really needed to get away. It had to meet a few basic requirements, it needed to be short range, economical and laid back. She is really into horses and I am "Joe kayak" so we came up with a perfect way to combine the both of them. We decided a road trip down to Virginia and Maryland's Asseteague Islands would be perfect.

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I am Capt. Paul Eidman, owner and operator of Reel Therapy.com, an outdoor adventure company offering fishing charters and kayak eco tours based out of Tinton Falls, NJ

I’m a saltwater fishing guide specializing in catch and release fly and light tackle sport fishing. We fish our local back bays, rivers and the inshore ocean, mainly targeting striped bass, bluefish, false alabacore and other gamefish.

Reel Therapy has been in business since 1998, and I originally started this business to share my passion for the sport and the outdoors with others.  Read more »

Kayaking the Lawrence Brook, East Brunswick NJ  Read more »

I was so excited when Old Bridge turned this area into a real park. Disturbing news of this contamination in recently redeveloped beachfront in Old Bridge Township really strikes a nerve with me. The EPA is going to close these beaches to the public for 5-10 years. Signs will read: "Public health hazard/ Sand sediment and water contaminated with high levels of lead/ Access to the beach and sea wall located behind these signs is restricted/ No swimming/ No sunbathing/ No fishing."  Read more »

As the warm sun touched my back, I slowly opened my eyes. My little woodchuck tummy was grumbling. When I climbed out of my burrow the sweet smell of spring filled the air.  Read more »

I did it. After months of denying myself, I actually got in my power boat and deliberatly went to visit with the dolphins in the Navesink.

I am on the twin rivers alot but have intentionally avoided the scene out of respect for these wonderful creatures.
All the media hype was a real turnoff to me and inside me somewhere was a feeling that I didn't want to be a part of this in any way.

As an ecotour kayak guide, offering trips on the Navesink, I was asked many times to do a Flipper tour and refused.  Read more »