Pro Staff

G & B Fishing Systems, Inc./Avet Reels Pro-Staff

Meet the Pro's

	Capt. Gene Quigley Shore Catch Guide Service Gene is a U.S.C.G. licensed Captain and is considered one of the top fly and light tackle guides in the Northeast. A native of the Jersey Shore, Captain Gene has been fishing the inshore and offshore waters for over 25 years. Captain Gene is a noted author, photographer, and seminar speaker. He contributes regularly to Fly Fishing in Saltwaters Magazine, Fly Fisherman Magazine, The Fisherman Magazine , and is a featured speaker on the Sport Fishing Magazines , Learn From the Experts Seminar Series. Gene also has a fishing column in the Asbury Park Press newspaper. Captain Gene sits on the national factory team for St. Croix Rod Company, and is on the national prostaff for Parker Boats, Tibor Reels, AVET Conventional Reels, Rio Fly Lines, Spotters Sunglasses, Patagonia, and Korkers. Currently, Captain Gene is the Director of the New Jersey Professional Fly & Light Tackle Guides Association and sits on the association's national Board of Directors.
	Capt. Jim Freda Shore Catch Guide Service Jim is a U.S.C.G. licensed Captain. He has been fishing the inshore waters of the Jersey Shore for over 25 years. Jim is on the national Pro Staff for St. Croix Rod Company, Spotters Sunglasses, Aussie Tackle, AVET Conventional Reels, and Korkers. Jim is a noted author, highly sought after seminar speaker, fishing columnist, and outdoor writer. Jim is a noted author, highly sought after seminar speaker, fishing columnist, and outdoor writer. His book, Fishing The New Jersey Coast is a best seller on the market today. Jim writes regularly for Fly Fishing In Saltwaters Magazine, Fly Fisherman Magazine, and The Fisherman Magazine. He has also written for NJ Angler Magazine and NJ Boating and Fishing Magazine. Jim also has saltwater fishing columns that appear in The Bergen Record , Asbury Park Press , and Coast Star Newspapers. Jim is a member of the Atlantic Saltwater Flyrodders and Manasquan Fishing Club. He resides in Manasquan with his wife Mary and three children, Christie, Carlie, an
	Capt. Al Ristori "Sherri Berri II" Capt. Al Ristori has been writing national articles on saltwater fishing since his first for Salt Water Sportsman in 1965. He's presently NY/NJ Regional Editor of that publication, has been the saltwater editor of the Newark Star-Ledger for 16 years, is conservation editor of the weekly Fisherman magazines, and has written several books. Ristori has fished over much of the world, particularly in Latin America, and runs his charter boat Sheri Berri II from Point Pleasant, NJ for everything from stripers and blues up to tuna and sharks. He can be contacted at 1552 Osprey Ct., Manasquan Park, NJ 08736 (732 223-5729) or by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
	Capt. Rich Kosztyu M.R Charters Captain Rich has been fishing the waters of New Jersey, from Sandy Hook to Cape May, for over 20 years and was featured in the June 2010 issue of Salt Water Sportsman Magazine. His knowledge of the waters, both inshore and offshore, and boating expertise create safe and memorable outings off the Jersey Shore.
	Capt. Erwin Heinrich Scales n Tales Sportfishing Captain Erwin is a United States Coast Guard licensed Captain, and has been fishing the waters of the New York Bight area and Atlantic canyons for over 40 years. Captain Erwin is very particular when it comes to his equipment and makes sure his tackle is always in top shape for his clients. His boat is extremely well kept and guaranteed to be clean every time you come aboard. He has experience in catching all types of popular game fish in our area including fluke, weakfish, bluefish, bottom fish and his specialty, striped bass and also loves offshore fishing for tuna and dolphin. Captain Erwin has fished on charter boats from Puerto Rico, north to Provincetown Mass. and knows what the customers are looking for. From the inexperienced angler to the seasoned fisherman he will do what it takes to ensure an enjoyable day on the water.
	Capt. Allen Gonzalez Reel Class Fishing Capt. Allen Gonzalez has been a USCG licensed captain since 2003. He has been fishing the Jersey Shore in and around the Point Pleasant area and to the north and south for the better part of his life. From catching big spring and fall striped bass on live bunker, jigs or plugs, to catching cod, ling, seabass, blackfish, and other bottom fish on inshore or mid-range wrecks, or drifting local snags, hills, or lumps for big summer fluke, Capt Allen is in his comfort zone as an angler and a captain. Capt Allen is also an accomplished outdoor writer authoring pieces for such publications as The Fisherman Magazine, On The Water Magazine, and has been featured in Sport Fishing Magazine. Capt Allen also holds two Masters' degrees, one in Education (TCNJ) and another in Educational Leadership (Montclair State University).
	Captain Joe DeGruttola Chasin'tail Sportfishing Captain Joe DeGruttola is a US Coast Guard Licensed Captain with a OUPV Near Coastal to 100 Miles offshore certificate. He has been fishing and running boats from the Raritan Bay for the past 15 years and has fished for all species of fish from inshore to offshore. Joe has also participated in many tournaments that include Monster Shark, Mako Mania, White Marlin Open, Mid-Atlantic 500, Mid-Atlantic Rockfish Shootout, and many other striped bass tournaments on the ASA Striper Trail. Captain Joe is the owner/operator of Chasin'tail Sportfishing Charters out of Port Monmouth, NJ. He is affiliated with companies which include Keepin' It Reel, H2o Lures, Seaguar, Avet Reels, and Sting-o Fish
	Captain Greg Norton - Captain Spencer Norton Tightline Tours Captain Greg Norton has over 30 years of fishing experience under his belt. As the son of a fisherman, he learned a love of fishing from his father, who fished until he was 75 years old. Greg started his fishing career at the age of 14 as a lobster fisherman. In 1979, he caught his first tuna, a 966 lb giant, and he’s been hooked every since. Like his dad, Captain Spencer Norton began fishing at just 14 years of age. Since then, he has become a skilled, well-rounded angler but, like his father, his passion is giant bluefin tuna. He loves the excitement of catching big game fish and watching others experience the same thrill. Having recently completed his Captain’s certification, Spencer has teamed up with his father as the First Captain for Tightline Tours.
	Captain Kris Black Fish Stix Sportfishing Captain Kris is energetic and has over 18 years of fishing New Jersey's inshore waters. He has been fishing the Belmar area as long as he can remember. Specifically targeting Striped Bass and mostly Bottom Fishing for Fluke, Seabass and Blackfish. Kris holds a 50 ton Masters U.S.C.G. License. He is a career fisherman running the boat 7 days a week.