The only thing heating up faster than the bay's water temperature is the fishing. The observed bay temps [ outgoing tide] has been mid to lower sixties and the stripers are responding furiously! The size of fish has ranged from 12' all the way up to 34" and with the hooks being straightened out on one of our plugs I am sure there is "larger lunkers lurking"! Say that 3 times fast . Ken Purzycki joined by son Micheal and Grand Pa Ken sr. were out on 3hr Bay special to slam 15 stripers , no keepers were boated but the guys had a blast with the stripers on light spinning tackle ! Regular Jay Simmons was out for an early top water striper bite on poppers in the shallow flats of the bay ! We had visual fish breaking water around the boat chasing bait clear out of the water and competing for our poppers! I was able to land a fat 30" striper while Jays hooks staighten out on his plug [ meant for smaller fish] releasing his striper to fight another day. Closer by the inlet we managed to go 1-2 on stripers landing a nice 34" striper on clam. With a few more schoolies boated and the wind starting to reach "Huricane " strength we headed for the barn. Even though the season is "early" and most boats charter and private are still covered up we have manged over 40++ bass in only 4 trips !!
I do have a few more openings for the 3hr Bay specials running through April , these trips are available Thursday, Fridays and Sundays evenings 5-8pm and all bait and tackle are included.
I have 2 spots open for next Friday April 16th.
I expect the big slammer blue fish will be making an early showing any day with the extended weather forecast looking to remain warm for evening more drag burning fun!
Best Regards,
Capt. Steve Purul
Reel Fantasea Charters
609-290-1217
