Rainbows with a side of STRIPES!!!

[Mikey topaz]

Started out the catch and release trout season and followed through fishing a numerous spots in central nj Just up to the night before opening day. The fishing was great! For me i found out everything you threw they wanted... it’s a good thing I got a key to the bait shop I was there quite a few times. Lost a good one like 4lbs into a tree and one other but most of these fish were 9-11 inches.
I met up with eddie and a few of the boyz for a morning shot of single barrel to honor our friend Franky and took a couple casts and hit the road. I know all this going on this year is just not the same and a lot of people didn’t get out to enjoy opening day but for those that did I hope you caught some fish.

After all the trout madness and the bite going on in the bay I needed a change of pace! Yes I have the big boat but it’s no fun it’s like fishing on a dock! Loaded up the mamba looked at the wind and set sailed. Ended up with a bunch of stripers in just a couple hours of fishing. My dinner was so delicious I went back a second time with reinforcements Eddie Reddi Rob and Yuri. Mostly all freshwater guys... we ran out bright and early got into a bunch of fish each and got outta there before the wind kicked up. I was trolling the mojos but the other guys did well with umbrella rigs and stretches also. A lot of fun with the little boats and brought back some old memories and good times in the salt. Stay safe and be well guys🎣