Stripers from boats & surf

The Golden Eagle from Belmar reported

STRIPER FISHING CONTINUES TO BE PHENOMENAL! There was a nice big area of fish with “boats spread out and the birds were working on the BASS on top. The readings were stacked up mid-water to the bottom. There was non-stop action at times and plain and tailed jigs worked excellent today.“

Vinny D’Anton got word of surf action with good-sized school stripers pushing peanut bunkers onto Ocean County beaches during the morning. He noted that the surf was calm and remains warm for December.

Mike Monte stuck with the Monmouth County surf, and released two bass right around the prime first light period. One was a fat 29-incher, and they both hit a Tsunami sand Eel. He said IBSP anglers ended up by him as the park. which had been hot yesterday. was quiet this morning.

The forecast is for north winds at a mere 5 knots before going southeast in the afternoon. Saturday also looks good, but a south storm is expected Sunday.

Dr. Pat Donnelly celebrates each Dcc. 2 with a family memorial fishing trip in honor of his father — and this year’s was the usual success. New Jersey anglers owe much to Pat as that Brielle dentist has given up a great deal of time in serving on the Marine Fisheries Council and fighting for angler’s rights.