Looks like all the pieces are starting to come together right on schedule for an excellent spring fishing season. The first run of bluefish appeared in the bay this week and while that's fun by itself, it's also usually a sign that the back bay striper bite should be starting within the next two weeks. We gave it a shot with clams yesterday hoping for some early arrivals, but either they weren't around or the still cold (46-48 degree) water on the incoming had them huddled up for warmth someplace else. With the bay now in the mid-50's, I'm guessing the outgoing would have produced very different results and hope to verify that this coming week.