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- Ten, nine, eight, seven–the countdown to the spring run of “cow” striped bass is in its final stages. In spite of cooler water temperatures, schools of May bunker have gotten the attention of fishermen as both bass/blues are on the verge of exploding.
- Tidal rivers have a fresh class of schoolie stripers to 26 inches with more than the occasional keeper-size “linesider” in the mix. Action on lite gear is hot, especially on the dropping tide. Farther out on the points shore anglers are also finding similar action as fish pursue schools of bait to the inlets.
- Few boats are taking advantage of this early run. However, very soon many more will follow. On any given tide, at least for now, one could almost “own” a reef. Hopping from one to another, hookups range around 40 inches. Six and Southwest should be tested with smaller in-between humps checked out. Several of the inshore reefs are also showing signs of life. Live bait is turning heads while jerking tails and pulling chutes is outperforming tubes.
- Bluefish have been stacked up off the tails of Montauk with schools already entering the big pond. Along with bass they are gorging on squid, so imitations are something to consider when planning your trip. Speaking of Montauk, a draw for fluke, the ratio of keepers to throwbacks is running about 12 to 1 now that the New York minimum length is 19.5 inches (Connecticut is 18 inches). (Captain Morgan)
