Big Bass - where are they?

[Boston Pete]

Not seeing too many reports of big bass being caught.

I'm not much for bass so is it::
A- too early

2 - too late

C - all the big bass were caught and killed last couple of years and we're not going to see them again for a while

D - some other reason.

[Michael82929]

D - big bass are still off shore

C - can't help the fact that countless cows have been picked apart over the last couple yrs

B - we are on a normal spring run so accordingly to my logs - should happen any day now.

A - we are not late

So if I were to answer... l would say all of the above....

I hope Im right.. if not.. then were truly ... rhythms with t.......rucked........

[Skolmann]

Heard there was a #50 just weighed in at Pride B&T in Red Bank.

[1captainron]

Originally Posted by Boston Pete

Not seeing too many reports of big bass being caught.

I'm not much for bass so is it::
A- too early

2 - too late

C - all the big bass were caught and killed last couple of years and we're not going to see them again for a while

D - some other reason.

Anything over 28 inches is Big too me!!

[StriperGirl]

I was honestly thinking the same thing over the weekend. Normally these spring live lining trips produce some big fish this time of year. Based on the reports recently, the fish being caught live lining aren't nearly as big as last year.

[Jay]

You have understand last year at this time it was already mid 80's. Water temps were already probably 70's or mid 70's. Right now, in Sandy Hook the water temp is 62 degrees. I think, honestly has to do with this crazy weather pattern. Hopefully, with the predicted "Heat Wave" we're expecting, will warm up the waters. We will start seeing more of the bigger stripers roll in.

[seadog]

Raritan Bay Bass anglers had I believe the best april in 6 or 7 years. But it's been a cool Spring. Wait and see what happens when the water temp. goes up a couple of degrees. With the amount of bait out there right now I would say it's only a matter of days and you will be seeing plenty of big fish.

[fiftywide]

I think the biggies are here. Landed a 45# and a 38 LB off of long branch on Sunday. Got em both on 10 inch poppers. It was awesome. My 13 year old got the biggie and my wife the 38.

[Ismellfishy]

Folks out livelining are routinely getting fish in the 20-30lb range. Those are decent fish but once june rolls around the 40s & 50s will eat. Right now the biggest fish are nabbed pulling bunker spoons, which is par for the course, then they come in on the bunker. Last year june 20 was out and had a 48, 52, &55 lb fish caught on one trip. Just be patient.

[SharkHart]

the air temps went from 80 on thursday to 50 on Friday then 3 days of gale winds made the water temps drop rapidly, I had strong catches before this pattern on large fish, stay tuned its going to get electric very soon