March Stripers?

[Capt Sal]

Do you think it is too early to start fishing from a boat for stripers in Raritan Bay? I do, Although some bass will be caught from shore in skinny water it is not good from a boat.April is the beginning and May is even better. Remember there is no current tight to shore in the west end of the bay.I would not hesitate to try it from shore but from aboat can be very difficult. When they start to bite in 8-10' of water you can start a slick and hold them behind the boat.Clam works better in the very early season. I will use clam but have been a bunker chunker all my life. As soon as the first bass takes a chunk i am done with the clams. Do not get me wrong-CLAMS WORK! Netting your own bunker and chunking has been a main stay for decades. It is very rewarding and once you have perfected this method it is truly addictive.When the big girls arrive it is like turning on a light switch.I will bet dollars to donuts Mat will be the first to get into them Any bets? Nice to be young but the experience and the log book help. Remember NY starts April 15 so know where the line is, Time to give Percy the net maker a call and replace that old net For those of you that have never netted your own bunker, he gives lessons and in my opinion builds the best nets in the country!.Little patience it will start soon.