by It wasn’t long ago when scientists were worried about the striped bass resource in NY/NJ Bight. but the change to a release fishery has resulted in trophy bass becoming so common that it’s often harder to find a much smaller bass to keep.
Johnny Calamari was amazed at the size of stripers caught yesterday by winners of a raffle to raise funds for the fight against cancer which took his father’s life. Yet, that’s become relatively common these days as a result of so many spawners being released every year.
I also had other such reports on Facebook today, though something went wrong with my computer and they were lost.
Capt.Ron Santee had another fine catch of sea bass up to 2 3/4 pounds during Sunday’s trip on his Fishermen from Atlantic Highlands. A few ling and a couple of fluke were added.
The Sea Tiger II from that port worked hard for fluke on Sunday, but the catch included some bigger specimens at 3.6,4.6 and 5.2 pounds.
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The forecast is for southwest winds at a modest 5-10 knots.
Tight Lines 
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