by With a big swell continuing, the fall party boat striper fishery got off to a slow start. Capt. Ron Santee Jr. reported making several long runs to mark some fish and bait, but nothing was caught on his Fishermen from Atlantic Highlands. The Golden Eagle from Belmar did record two stripers, but they were too big to keep. They did jig some 2-3-pound blues plus a few bigger bonito.
Conditions should improve with a forecast of west winds in the morning at 5-10 knots — though seas are still up to 5 feet. A small craft advisory is up through Sunday night.
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