Striper regs remain the same in N.J.

Though the ASMFC Emergency change in striped bass regulations are supposed to be effective immediately, jurisdictions have until July 2 to do so. New Jersey voted against the proposal, and isn’t rushing to change anything.

Chuck Many had a hunch that big ocean stripers may have arrived, and made a solo trip yesterday afternoon to check it out. Most anglers would be satisfied to troll one line, but Chuck set out his usual spread of six lines to slow-troll live baits throughout the water column — and twice loaded them up as total mayhem ensued. Those released bass ranged from a minimum of 44 inches up to a 50-incher!

The weather looks good right through the weekend. North winds at 5 knots in the morning switch to southeast in the afternoon. Showers are likely.

Capt. Ron Santee starts his season with the Fishermen from Atlantic Highlands by targeting stripers tomorrow.

Capt. Dave Gennaro is loaded up with bait on his Hi Flier to get his season out of Barnegat started with stripers in the bay, inlet and ocean with open trips the next three days. The Friday trip is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 732 330-5674.