I can remember back in the day (the year was 1993) when I first started in the party boat fishing business, and I told my dad, god rest his soul, that I wanted to go for Stripers in the fall. None of the other boats in Atlantic Highlands were doing it, and he said I was making a big mistake. He wanted us to go bottom fishing like everyone else. It took a little persuading, but finally he said if you want to try it then give it a shot. Back then if you came in with a few keepers on the boat you had a good day. The first few years we didn't carry many people, but we paid the bills and more importantly I loved doing it. My dad was not usually wrong, but in this case he was. If he is looking down I'm sure he is proud of me especially with how the industry has grown, and now for the actual fishing report... It was another very good day with the Stripers. I was a little concerned when I saw all the little boats heading out, but they didn't spook the Stripers today. I don't see any slow down yet so I am counting on another good day tomorrow. The past few days we have been averaging a pool winner of 24 lb, but today we nailed a 28 lb Striper. It was caught by Sandar Baker from Norristown, PA. Here are a few pics from today. See you tomorrow, Capt. Rob

28 lb Striper