Large stripers turn on again

Yesterday’s fishing reports came in late, but were good — and today was more of the same.

Capt. Ron Santee of the Fishermen from Atlantic Highlands said he got a good start before having to make a long run that resulted in the best action of the day into overtime. The high hook caught nine stripers, and there was a spread of sizes which resulted in bonus bass in the bags.

At Belmar, the Big Mohawk reported 55+ bites and over 40 bass caught.

The Queen Mary from Point Pleasant had a great day with stripers yesterday as Nick from Manasquan was high hook with 12 up to 46 inches. This morning was like that until 10 when the bass got fussy. After that they were still swirling in bunkers, but not biting.

A small craft warning is up through late tonight. Monday’s forecast is for northwest winds at 15-20 knots before dropping to 10-15 in the afternoon.

Queen Mary striper