Any stripes in the bay yet....water temp update ?
 

Its April ! Time to start doin some catchin.This heatwave may kick things off! Any update on water temp ? Come on 45 degrees !!!!!

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sandy hook bouy is 45.3 degrees at water temp

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Yes somebody had a 16 lbr in the back already i don't know the guy so can't post the pict but they've been around its killin me that i haven't got out in a week tomorrow im hoping to change that! Lots of dirty water around should heart up good once things settle

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The dirty shrimp will be at it again over the weekend

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I'm in the bay right now it's 46

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Thanks for the invite Shrimp :(

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We should see a big jump today with this warm sun

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Il let you guys know enough is enough sleep is over rated im going fishing!

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Good luck kmaty. Sandy hook buoy hit a high of 49.5 today!

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Was out in RB tonight. Not a touch:mad:

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Fish definitely caught in RB last night no doubt

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Yea I heard a lot of fish were caught before I got down last night. Apparently I was in the wrong spot. Thinking about going out tomorrow night

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Have never fished this early, nor have I personally ever done well with Clams or Worms for the Striped ones.... What would you guys recommend? Stick it out with Clams?

I'll be surf fishing tonight, first time this year :D

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I fished this afternoon in back bay....got one short striper and a 15 inch flounder. Was using worms on a 3/0 baitholder hook.

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With the right conditions and water temps march and April can be crazy productive months.
Clams are king early I use 25-30lb fluro with a fishfinder and 5/0 or 6/0 gami baitholder

Once bunker are the bait different ball game.
I'm not a huge fan of worms early as I have found they rarely out fish clsm in the bay and usually get smaller fish. But I change the hook to a 3/0 baitholder if I do use them.

Good luck

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Once that water temp jumps up a little more it will be game time

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thats a lot better than most of us are doing! can't go wrong with a flounder sammie either! enjoy :D

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nice! Caught on my home turf! Will be out tonight somewhere depends on this weather as to where il fish