Big stripers moving in — IGFA Auction Sunday

Capt. Vinnie Vetere of Katfish at Great Kills sent the following report about Friday’s fishing:

“”We went out 5 am in the dark to get an early jump before the blow. We found the fish chewing.

Most fish were overs up to 41lbs.

We were only able to keep the boat limit of 6. We fished eels as we had no time to look for bunker. By 10:30 the wind came up to 35mph and the waves crested at 4 feet.  We got home just before the wind blew the house away.  You were right again.  Always fish for big bass just before a big east blow.”

Vetere hopes to be out there again on Tuesday.

Paddy Sciortino of The tackle Box in Hazlet also got into big stripers by fishing live eels at night in Raritan Bay just before the storm.

The gale watch comes down tonight after northeast winds gust up to 40 knots. East winds continue Sunday at 20-25 knots with gusts to 35 and showers.

The IGFA starts its 2023 Tournament Series Online Auction at 8 a.m. Sunday. Check in with the IGFA for a preview of all the tackle, art, trips, etc. that will be up for grabs.