Slower stripers in nice weather–but more keepers

The weather may have been too nice today in NY/NJ Bight as there wasn’t the wild surface action as in yesterday’s blow. However, there were more stripers small enough to keep in the mix,

At Belmar, the Golden Eagle reported a steady pick that included some keepers. Miss Belmar Princess had slower jigging than yesterday, but still caught 50 including eight keepers. Run-Off jigs remain the best bet.

The Fishermen from Atlantic Highlands got off to a good start with their best showing so far of keeper and bonus bass totaling a couple of dozen — while also releasing some big girls.

Vinny D’Anton said northern N.J. surfcasters still had a rough surf to deal with. One angler did manage a couple of near-keeper bass by casting metal.

Betty & Nick’s Tackle in Seaside Park reported the water temperature is down to 61 degrees, and there is some larger bait in the surf.

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

Chuck Tyman Manny reports a trip this week from Highlands as follows:”Awesome day yesterday with Andrew Laffey, David Mormak, & Laszlo Hasko. Avoided the humans, went off by ourselves and had a steady bite all day. Small fish were in the 30 pound class, big fish went 48 pounds.