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Post by nickbhw on Sept 13, 2022 14:43:25 GMT -5
...I have no idea where to go. I usually fish for fluke and blow fish in the bay, so this is new to me. I hear everyone talking about stripers around me, so I thought I'd give it a go around. I usually stay around Manahawkin and Barnegat bay but do want to get into the ocean more now that I have a boat that can handle it.
Is the striper fishing good in the bay this time of year? Maybe near the Barnegat inlet in Double Creek, or do I have to go out into the ocean?
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Post by Rawbee on Sept 13, 2022 18:45:37 GMT -5
Striper fishing is a lot of fun! I hope you try it out! Although i'm far from an expert; it's really based on the Striper migration, where you live and will result in whether or not you're getting schoolies vs bigger fish vs no fish. Check out this link to get an idea of what "On The Water" has to say: www.onthewater.com/striper-migration-map-july-1-2022Good luck! Rich
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Post by footy3 on Sept 14, 2022 8:43:20 GMT -5
Nick - in our area you can get some along the sod banks along the oyster creek channel to barnegat inlet, but will mostly be schoolies, your bets bet is to go in the ocean. Lot's of techniques, trolling niner's or bunker spoons is good, jigging or bait also good depends on the day. Very important to remember/know, you cannto catch/keep/target stripers beyond the 3 mile line. The CG is active in our area late october through early dec watching that line.
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Post by nickbhw on Sept 14, 2022 12:07:28 GMT -5
Thanks for the tips. I'll head towards Oyster Creek and see how the water looks. Going outside is still new to me. We'd probably just do catch and release this year and then target the 70 lb monsters next season.
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Post by r1mkal on Dec 12, 2022 21:20:13 GMT -5
nick - hope you got into the bite out in the ocean this year - it was epic. but like footy3 said, oyster creek around the sod banks, i know people been drifting eels at night and catching them
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Post by nickbhw on Dec 13, 2022 12:15:41 GMT -5
I heard it was epic. We didn't get into the ocean for stripers. We got some fish into the boat towards the end of the year, but nothing to write stories about. But, I enjoyed every moment of it.
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Post by footy3 on Dec 13, 2022 16:48:28 GMT -5
I heard it was epic. We didn't get into the ocean for stripers. We got some fish into the boat towards the end of the year, but nothing to write stories about. But, I enjoyed every moment of it. Just keep putting in the time, it will all get easier and you'll get more comfortable stretching your trips out further and further.
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Post by schlnrnd on Dec 13, 2022 23:35:03 GMT -5
Why do I always think this title is about dancers and not fish? IJS
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Post by nickbhw on Dec 14, 2022 9:50:48 GMT -5
Why do I always think this title is about dancers and not fish? IJS Haha. I have no idea where to go for that either. But, it's probably more expensive than boating.
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Post by nickbhw on Dec 14, 2022 10:01:07 GMT -5
I heard it was epic. We didn't get into the ocean for stripers. We got some fish into the boat towards the end of the year, but nothing to write stories about. But, I enjoyed every moment of it. Just keep putting in the time, it will all get easier and you'll get more comfortable stretching your trips out further and further. Yeah. I'm just enjoying the process. We drifted through the inlet a few times. I guess the biggest issue with going outside is knowing Oyster Creek and Double Creek better. Last time we went out, I found a new sandbar. We were coming back in, on the last day of fluke season and the channels were getting crowded. I was trying to avoid other boats, so I veered off the channel maybe 6 feet. We were going slow enough that I only got minor wear on my skeg, but we got stuck in there pretty good. Luckily, TowBoatUS was passing by and we were off in under 10 minutes. But, I guess that's how you learn where the sandbars are.
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Post by schlnrnd on Dec 15, 2022 1:06:09 GMT -5
Why do I always think this title is about dancers and not fish? IJS Haha. I have no idea where to go for that either. But, it's probably more expensive than boating. The divorce sure as hell would be more expensive. I’ve never been questioned by leaving before sunrise, returning after sunset, with alcohol on my breath and smelling like fish.
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Post by footy3 on Dec 16, 2022 21:55:23 GMT -5
Just keep putting in the time, it will all get easier and you'll get more comfortable stretching your trips out further and further. Yeah. I'm just enjoying the process. We drifted through the inlet a few times. I guess the biggest issue with going outside is knowing Oyster Creek and Double Creek better. Last time we went out, I found a new sandbar. We were coming back in, on the last day of fluke season and the channels were getting crowded. I was trying to avoid other boats, so I veered off the channel maybe 6 feet. We were going slow enough that I only got minor wear on my skeg, but we got stuck in there pretty good. Luckily, TowBoatUS was passing by and we were off in under 10 minutes. But, I guess that's how you learn where the sandbars are. It's not a coincidence that they happened to be passing by, people get hung up there all the time, so they patrol that area all the time. They are generally very helpful, don't be afraid to hail them and aske them to lead you through a channel or unmarked deepwater cut to get it on your plotter, if it's not busy they generally are happy to show you the way becasue it decreases the chance you'll get stuck. Chuck that owns the franchise in BI is a great guy.
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Post by nickbhw on Dec 19, 2022 8:33:20 GMT -5
That's how we find out where NOT to go, right? I think I'm good getting out if I stay on the channel. I just need to learn what lays a bit outside it.
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