Bunker always bring the bass

[Capt Sal]

Not much has been about the bunker we have around this fall.We have gone many years without a fall bunker run. Last year we had bunker in Raritan Bay in Nov. The fishing was good.This year it is even better with adult and pea nut bunker on the menu.Nothing better than throwing top water plugs or having the option of live linining.In 2001 the bass ran all the way up the Raitan River into Highland Park. Everyday for two weeks i took my charters up there and we crushed the stripers on top water plugs.It was all bass and they were chasing peanut bunker.

I believe our striper fishery is healthy and this run proves how many bass are around. Bass are rolling on top and are visible to the naked eye.Not only is Raritan Bay on fire but the ocean run is very good also.If there is no bait there are no stripers. It is that simple. I still believe in conservation and think it is a good thing to keep a smaller slot fish. It should be in the limit not by bonus tag.From Long Island the Hudson River to the west end of Raritan Bay to Asbury Park there are Bass.This is some run so get in on it and have some fun.Take your children and wife and enjoy the calm waters of Raritan Bay.

[Rubberhead]

Well said, period.

[courbeco]

Excellent read Capt. Sal. Thanks for sharing!

[Gerry Zagorski]

Yes sir!! The fall bass fishing is in full swing right now and it appears to be one of the better fall runs I've seen in many years.

Grab your stuff, jump on one of our sponsor boats and go.... It doesn't get any better then it is right now.

[fishunt]

i know i will probably get bash for this comment. but i think the bass stocks are far from healthy. up in the raritan bay the fishing might be good but for us shore guys and spots farther down the coast the striped bass fishing has been far from steller. livelining and trolling are accounting for lots of big bass. but we are still taking to many big fish. i hope i am wrong and the good bass fishing move down the coast. just my opinion guys!

[1captainron]

Originally Posted by fishunt

i know i will probably get bash for this comment. but i think the bass stocks are far from healthy. up in the raritan bay the fishing might be good but for us shore guys and spots farther down the coast the striped bass fishing has been far from steller. livelining and trolling are accounting for lots of big bass. but we are still taking to many big fish. i hope i am wrong and the good bass fishing move down the coast. just my opinion guys!

The past three days Seaside has been Red Hot with Big fish? Yes, Too many Big fish are being taken, but that's what the rules have become. It's total Bullshit in my opinion also!

[Capt Sal]

Originally Posted by 1captainron

The past three days Seaside has been Red Hot with Big fish? Yes, Too many Big fish are being taken, but that's what the rules have become. It's total Bullshit in my opinion also!

One slot is enough for me and my wife.If the limit was ten some people would do it!

[FishnChips]

Yes.we need practice catch n release.

[Gerry Zagorski]

I don't think the stocks are in trouble...The 2014 studies to assess juveniles and measure breeding sucess would indicate that as well. Just google Striped Bass Survey.

[Capt Sal]

Originally Posted by Gerry Zagorski

I don't think the stocks are in trouble...The 2014 studies to assess juveniles and measure breeding sucess would indicate that as well. Just google Striped Bass Survey.

Jerry, I hope they are correct.