Newbie to party boat for strippers
 

Never been stripper fishing on a party boat.
What gear ? Rent boat rod for 1st time?
Thx for your help.

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……and let the jokes commence….:p

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Lots of Dollar Bills!

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Cash only...do not swipe or insert chip

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Capt RON on the Fisherman is top notch out of Atlantic highlands and his mates are top notch. If I am going on a party boat that is my boat of choice..

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Where are you comming from North or South ?

Spring is Raritan Bay, fall is generally the ocean.
Don't underestimate the Hudson River if you are up North.
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You can save a lot of money by using NJ party boat coupons on Groupon.

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I went on my first striper trip last December on Miss Barnegat Light it was a great trip, very cold, they were very helpful. I brought my own rods, they only fish with lures so not to attract sharks they recommend Ava jigs etc I caught my striper on a NLBM green shad plastic lure. Shop around party boat prices vary by the area that they are in try a 4 hour trip first then go for longer ones as your experience grows and what your wallet can handle don't forget to tip your mates enter the pool you never know if you will win it could pay for your trip. Dress for the weather its usually colder out on the ocean or bay, pack a lunch learn from the people around you if your lucky some one will help with technique some boats don't like casting out (safety reasons) its mostly drop your bait/lure and hope for the best tight lines hope this helps.

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I would also go with Capt. Ron in the Spring. He usually gets the ball rolling in the Raritan. When the fish are up north he's the go to boat. He's not afraid to burn fuel to put a catch together. In the fall the Gamblers is the way to go when the fish are in the ocean between Sandy Hook and Barnigate Inlet. Capt. Bob and Capt. Mike get the job done with limited loads on a fast boat. I generally only fish them in the fall as Spring Bass can be frustrating when they are on Bunker pods. All the sponsor boats on here are good if distance is a concern.
I would use the boats rental tackle if you don't have a 15-30 lb spinning setup. I know the Gambler has rental spinning rods. They come with a jig or rig . If your clamming or livelining Bunker 30lb conventional setups will do fine as you don't have to cast. Hold off on loading up on lures until you see what's working. If you have some Ava 27-47-67s from Blue fishing bring them. Ava's catch everything !!!