The Golden Eagle from Belmar once again saw stripers, but couldn t get a hit. There s a chance of showers after midnight, but Sunday starts with southeast winds of only 5-10 knots before increasing to 10-15 with gusts to 20 later.
We started off with the throwing the shads and tsunamis, with very good readings, the first drift one on and one in the boat and that was it. Still good readings in a few areas so we tried bait, but N. G. they would not eat.
While ftriper fishing remains hot in Raritan Bay, this could be the first weekend of striper fishing in the ocean. Chuck Many had a fine striper bite during a late afternooon to night trip on Ty Man from Highlands as his crew tagged and released bass from 22 unches up to a 32-pounder on both live bunkers and chunks in Raritan Bay.
Good day with Tregg Brown and crew of Chris, Earl, and Greg, made bait and went on the hunt. Landed a dozen with Chris getting the biggest at 36 inches.
The Golden Eagle from Belmar reported seeing stripers, though they wouldn t hit. They then caught some blackfish and ling plus short sea bass during a calm, warm day.
Ling and Blackfish getting better Thursday, April 8, 2021 With some nice weather this week the action is picking up. Ling and Blackfish plus a few Cod are starting to bite a little more each day.
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