I still haven't had any striper reports from Raritan Bay, but received assurances today from Dave Lilly that they'll be breaking out. Lilly finally saw earthworms coming out of the ground in response to the rain, and that's his sign that it's time for the bass to hit. Since Lilly doesn't have his own boat in as yet, the Wiz has to depend on others to uphold his reputation.  Raritan Bay anglers must have a N.Y. registration in addition to their N.J. registration in order to be able to fish both sides. Check out the following N.Y. D.E.C. release and get it done: "Saltwater fishing anglers are required to register for the free recreational marine fish registry prior to fishing the marine waters of New York State to ensure federal and multi-state regulations are fair to New York's anglers, state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens reminded today. "The no-fee recreational marine fish registry is a vital tool that helps DEC better manage New York's fisheries," said Commissioner Martens. "It is imperative that all anglers sign up for the registry to help ensure fishing regulations put in place at the national and regional levels are fair, effective and based on sound science." Subsequently, the no-fee registry was established in 2011 in response the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) mandate that all recreational anglers fishing in coastal waters complete a National Saltwater Angler Registry. Under Governor Cuomo's NY Open for Fishing and Hunting Initiative, the free marine fishing registration was made permanent in 2013. Information from New York's marine registry is incorporated into the National Marine Fisheries Service database of recreational marine anglers. The database helps to efficiently obtain fishing activity information, vital information for setting quotas, size and bag limits, and fishing seasons each year. Saltwater anglers can register online at the NYS License Center website or by phone (1-888-933-2257) or at a license issuing agent location. All anglers 16 years old and above are required to register if they plan to fish for saltwater fish species in the marine and coastal district or fish for migratory fish of the sea within tidal waters of the Hudson River and its tributaries, or waters of Delaware River or Mohawk River. Further information on the Recreational Marine Fishing Registry can be found on DEC's website. Registration is valid for one full year (365 days) from the date registered. There is no lifetime registration. Anglers found without a registration may be ticketed up to $250 per violation."Keep in mind the fact that the N.Y. striped bass season doesn't open until April 15.