Surfcasters get into a decent pick of Monmouth County stripers

It wasn’t anything like last Tuesday’s blitz of big stripers, but Vinny D’Anton said everyone fishing Monmouth County beaches this morning seemed to catch some striped bass. Those bass were smaller than last week’s, but still very welcome at 24 to 30 inches. Vinny used the L’ll DOC plug which he was able to cast into a rough surf.

Bobby Matthew’s sister posted the following information: “The memorial service for my dad will be Saturday, December 16th from 3 to 6 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the South Jersey Shore, 75 S. Pomona Road, Egg Harbor City. Exit 44 off the parkway. Light refreshments and casual dress. “

Tony Almeida of Belmar suggested that last Tuesday’s long-lasting blitz be referred.to as the Bobby Matthews Blitz of Nov, 2023 as his parting gift to the many who probably scored their biggest surf bass that day.

A gale warning is posted for Tuesday morning through late night. Tuesday starts with east winds at 10-15 knots which increase to southeast 15-20 withs gusts to 25 plus a chance of rain in the afternoon

The Jamaica from Brielle has added a striped bass special on Friday at 6:30 a.m.

Many party boats will running early return trips on Thanksgiving, Check with your favorite skipper for details.

The Golden Eagle from Belmar reported about today;s fishing as follows:”

IT WAS STRIPER MAYHEM AGAIN TODAY! They hit pretty much whatever you threw in the water – swim shads, diamond jigs, crocs, etc.  Everyone went home with their limit of STRIPED BASS!  We did a lot of catching and releasing as well.  

IT LOOKS LIKE WE WILL GET OUT FISHING TOMORROW as the weather won’t arrive until the afternoon. 

Capt. Ron Santee also is optimistic about the morning. as the east wind will be with the incoming tide. Today started out like the last three days with lots of life, but hard to catch fish. They picked away before he took a ride and got into an area all by himself that produced 20-minute drifts with non-stop action. Those bass ranged up to a 30-pounder by Ray. Plain jigs and Crippled Herring worked best.