Striper fishing?!

[ChumDumpster]

I'm new to the forums on this site.. Ive been fishing the Raritan bay with my father (butcher boy don) for years and this year I finally purchased my own boat. It's been an amazing fluke year for me so far but I'm ready to get back into my favorite, striper fishing.I'm still a little hesitant about taking my boat out at night so my question is, am I wasting my time to start striper fishing during the day now? And if I do need to start up the night trips I'll be buying a portable spotlight..How many lumens/foot candles are recommended for me to be able to safely operate the boat at night?? Any input would be great, thank you.

[Joey Dah Fish]

Originally Posted by ChumDumpster

I'm new to the forums on this site.. Ive been fishing the Raritan bay with my father (butcher boy don) for years and this year I finally purchased my own boat. It's been an amazing fluke year for me so far but I'm ready to get back into my favorite, striper fishing.I'm still a little hesitant about taking my boat out at night so my question is, am I wasting my time to start striper fishing during the day now? And if I do need to start up the night trips I'll be buying a portable spotlight..How many lumens/foot candles are recommended for me to be able to safely operate the boat at night?? Any input would be great, thank you.

You don't need a spot light except maybe to get back into you're marina. It actually pisses a lot of guys off because it blinds others under way. If you have a good Nav system you will be ok. My advice is to go out at night with other experienced at the night fishing and driving for a few times and pay close attention to light packages on shore and so on. Ask a lot of questions and get acquainted with what everything looks like at night. Watch them drive back an keep close eye on what they are doing and why. In my opinion they early early morn might be ok to fish by over the years I have learned the why I fish the day bite doesn't pick up good until October and Nivember. But hey I've been wrong before. It never hurts to try. There is plenty of bunker out there good luck and I hope the boat treats you well.

[butcher boy don]

Glad 2 see you finally on the site.great group of guys with great infio!! Find out what's up so you don't get us lost out there.lol.tight lines!!

[ChumDumpster]

Thank you Joey...I won't get us lost butcher boy!

[NoLimit]

Believe or not you don't need lights like on a car. Your eyes adjust and reflection off the water even helps you see buoys. That is also why you don't want other boats shining lights since it becomes blinding to others

[Scotty]

I think it is something that you want to be very careful with. Become familiar with the areas using us boat and GPS in the daytime first. Then start on a well lit clear night not going out too far. Be careful drifting , recommend u drive the boat and let others fish, till u get the hang of it. Most important part is to get home safe. Good luck!