Lots of wind will change fishing

Anglers in NY/NJ Bight have been generally getting a break with recent weather conditions, but that changed today in a roaring northeaster. Fortunately, the morning northeast gale switched to a hard northwest before noon and will start knocking down the 6-foot seas pounding the beaches. Hopefully, the quick change will result in the surf not becoming too discolored to clear up in a day or so.

However, too much northwest may keep boats in tomorrow. Check with your favorite skipper to determine if he’ll be sailing.

The big ocean striper schools probably continued their migration to the south, but there are plenty more behind them.

Capt. Ron Santee Jr. had a great Wednesday trip with his Fishermen out of Atlantic Highlands as follows: “Great Bass fishing today from start to finish. Took the ride once again and we were blessed with a day most dream of!  Had tremendous readings for over a mile on the machine and at times we had 8-10 fish on with 20 fish drifts most of the day. Some Big babies in the mix once again. Shads & NLBN’s were the ticket.“

That’s a snook to dream of even if it’s actually a potential IGFA World Record 51-pound 5 ounce white snook from the Pacific. It was caught by Wesley Blough at Cabo San Lucas, Mexico casting a Savage Gear Mackstick.