Raritan Bay stripers solid — Blues next
The Raritan Bay striper fishery has been solid even if some complain about too many overs!
Bluefish may show any day now at NJ Shore inlets.
Cold ocean a problem
Though Raritan Bay striper fishing remains very good, cold ocean temps have slowed other fisheries from developing. Fishermens Supply reports the bay waters at Long Beach Island are producing black drum and some stripers to those casting clams from shore, but tautog fishing in the ocean has been very slow.
Hot striper bite continues in NY/NJ Bight
Very good striper fishing continues as Andreas Toy and Vitamin Sea both reported stripers for all during a hot bite on lures.
Wednesday’s forecast is for SW winds at 5-10 knots before gusts to 20 in the afternoon.
Big stripers dominate for NY/NJ Bight anglers
The Golden Eagle from Belmar ran their first striper trip of the season in NY/NJ Bight and found lots of bass on top and on the fishfinder though most were fussy and all that hit were too large to keep. The search continues tomorrow with south winds at just 10 knots.
Stripers get fussy some days
Striper fishing in NY/NJ Bight has been so good that it doesn’t seem fair when they turn off briefly. Andreas Toy Charters has been hot with Shad Life shad lures, but had to work for a catch yesterday. That certainly was the exception during the current run.
Better weather & even better stripers
With warmer weather and lighter winds spring striper action in NY/NJ Bight even excites old pros like Jim Freda of Shore Catch Charters. “
Jim Freda is with The Reel Seat and 15 others at Lockwood Boat Works, Inc.
What a day for the boys from PA started the morning off with a good bite on the outgoing then it slowed a little but on the incoming fresh fish started pouring in right down the middle of the bay! It was non-stop action. The guy’s experienced something a lot of clients will never see to catch a run come right under the boat! Multiple doubles and triples It was a lot of fun! Thanks guys great job today hopefully many memories made! Don’t wait to book call or text me now 732-7…
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The Sunday forecast is for NE winds at just 5 knots before going SE increasing to 20 knot gusts in the afternoon.
April is for shad
Most anglers in NY/NJ Bight are seeking stripers now, but this is also prime time for shad.
Chuck Many joined Eric Fisler in trolling Delaware River at Phillppsburg with small spoons to catch over 40 shad including one over 6 pounds.
The forecast is for northwest winds at 10-15 knots plus gusts to 20.
NJ surfcasters catching some stripers
Vinny D’Anton is finishing up his winter stay in Sarasota where sea trout have been providing steady action as he wade casts the DUOA Shrimp. Vinny has been in touch with some northern N.J. surfcasters who have been picking a few stripers. That’s a good sign after last fall’s school striper migratory run failure.
The striper bite goes on
Andreas Toy reported they were able to post the day’s report by 8 a.m. during a recent trip.
The forecast is for southeast winds at just 5-10 knots.
With the good forecast from Thursday through the weekend, the Golden Eagle from Belmar will resume trips.
Andreas Toy striper action
Stripers in Navesink
Capt. Lou Grazioso and Nick Honachefsky released lots of stripers on shads yesterday in Navesink River.
Tight Lines 