Giving thanks for stripers

It seems that most boaters had their Thanksgiving striper wishes granted. The Golden Eagle from Belmar reported as follows:”It was VERY VERY GOOD STRIPER FISHING both yesterday and today! We had a complete boat limit of KEEPERS today with plenty of OVERS and a good number of SHORTS. With all the action, we were in catch and release mode early.

There are PLENTY of STRIPERS around and we will be fishing until they disappear and that probably won’t be for another 2 to 3 weeks. Get in on the action while they are still here.“

The Fishermen from Atlantic Highlands got into stripers today both inshore and in deeper waters. The only problem is that at least a 47 jig was required due to the fast drift with current and wind together. There were plenty of keepers and a few overs included.

Vinny D’Anton knew of one Monmouth County surfcaster who caught nine bass in the 24-inch class this morning. Vinny even got another good report from the other side of NY/NJ Bight at Breezy Point.

A small craft advisory is up through late tonight. The forecast is for west winds at 15-20 knots plus gusts to 25.