[Mddletown]

We towed the boat back in but a waverunner had picked up the fisherman. I was wondering what went wrong...besides being in the breakers in corsons?

 

[earlybird]

Hey Matt...cool pictures! That was nice of you
guys to tow that boat in. Unfortunatley, it's
not that uncommon there. See you around...wawa?

 

[Fly Ty R]

Most people don't know how to run Corsons, especially on the weekends . Not surprising someone flipped a Zodiak. Glad to hear they got picked up, although they could probably just walk to shore from the middle of that inlet.

 

[earlybird]

Sounds good...get in touch when you come down.

 

[79 Montauk]

I'll be heading back to OCNJ on the 26 and have not been down there since late June. How navigable is Corsons these days? Can you get out at all tides. Any tips on gettin through there is appreciated.

 

[Striperboy16]

Corsons is still Corsons....Some guys still go out at low tide, but you really got to be carefull. Stay closer to the Strathmere side when going out.

 

[79 Montauk]

Thanks for the reply. Late last year it was tough and didn't have a chance to attempt it earlier this year, so thanks for the info.

 

[Capt. Scott]

Striperboy16...are you recommending stay to the Strathmere side when going out of Corson's? I noticed the smiley with a wink but I'm not sure that's good advice.... unless you can describe the channel on that side that I haven't seen....

Until this is cleared up...for newer boaters be REAL carefull in breaking inlets such as Corson's....

 

[Ramblin]

This year IMHO the inlet is the worst it has ever been. No clue what Striperboy is talking about, DO NOT run it unless you know the way, there are bars all over it, inside is bad, outer bar is worse.

 

[capt.alc111]

Strathmere side not way to go.The sw side is shoaled.I have used ne side 4 times in past 10 days or so,there is a slight cut SE of OC bar.I am going out that way this late am, will post #'s if cut is still there, it has changed/moved times since May.

 

[79 Montauk]

Thanks for the follow up. Late last year the path was as you describe SE of the bar. I'm sure its changed since them. Did hit bottom a few times but banged thru. Any update is appreciated.

 

[sweet release1]

guys that inlet changes on almost every tide and will change with a strong south or east wind.it is never the same.just be carefull and go slow on way out and in ,but i know the site of diving birds outside the inlet may be too much for most of us to handle i know them birds got my boat on some sand more than once good fishing ,matt

[ 08-28-2005, 06:53 AM: Message edited by: sweet release1 ]

 

[Keeper Seeker]

I have to believe that with the beach fills over the past few years, and all of the sand that the sea has to work with, the inlets like Corsons and Hereford have got to be even more difficult and dangerous than they would normally be. Be careful in those inlets gents.

 

[edhead]

Like someone said " Corson's is Corson's" it changes with storms. I usually run it close to northbar then head south in between inner and outer bars till I find the cut. Sometimes with waves it is just too dangerous, especially in December. Use your common sense and only go when it is safe. I try to mark "cuts" every year fishing late in the year and my marks on my GPS change north or south by a hundred yards give or take. Water depth at mid tide was around 6ft on the outer bar then drops off to 12ft. Depending on the surf rolling in you can time it and get out. By NO means to I advocate using this inlet for beginners or new captains. This is a very dangerous inlet for both experienced and inexperienced captains alike.

 

[TIMMY]

Go check it out during low tide you will see were the cut is then run out during a high tide and push the MOB on the way out until you pass the breakers . Good luck