Stripers turn on in N.Y. Harbor

Fluke pro Dave Lilly and his crew avoided the big swell that’s screwed up fluking amd turned their attention to stripers which were ready and waiting in New York Harbor. Most were in the twenties, but they did find a 30-incher among them.

Live eels did the job, but it wasn’t easy as it took 12-ounce sinkers to stay near bottom in roaring currents. Dave said other boaters didn’t seem to be catching, and he suspects they weren’t using enough lead. Maria. a young lady, did a fine job fighting one of the big bass while refusing any help.

Bluefish also cooperated in NY/NJ Bight today as the Golden Eagle from Belmar reported limits for all as blues up to 6 pounds were marked on rocky bottoms where they hit Run-Off 6-8-ounce jigs.

The forecast is for west winds at 10-15 knots.