by It seems that striped bass fishing in NY/NJ Bight and off the N.J. Shore just keeps getting even better for boaters. Michael Koblan was amazed by all the whales and working birds encountered today as the Decker Seitz party fished with Capt. Jim Freda of Shore Catch off Mantoloking. Max Koblan caught the first bass, and Donovan Hannafey was high hook with over 20 which ranged from small to over 30 inches and hit everything from jigs to poppers as well over 50 were caught during a short trip.
Capt. Ron Santee Jr. reported over 25 bass on the first drift of his Fishermen from Atlantic Highlands. June ended up catching eight up to a 25-pound release.
The Golden Eagle from Belmar reported stripers so abundant that they were into catch-and-release after the first hour.
The surf news from Vinny D’Anton wasn’t in the same class as lots of very cold surfcasters in the Monmouth County area only had a pick of school bass while casting into a calm surf.
A small craft advisory is up until 6 p.m. The forecast is for northwest winds at 10-15 knots.
Dr. Pat Donnelly reported on this week’s trip out of Manasquan Inlet as follows” “I’m sure I’ve been fishing long enough that I take things for granted Today I had first time striper fishermen Colin, Danny, and John on board . Maeve worked the deck as my mate. Started the day jigging and trolling, shifted to live bait for a few more. Finally landed on the mother load to end the day. These guys were ecstatic and exhausted! Whale show, striper blitz, they can’t wait to go again.
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