Well now, let me tell ya, fishing out at Raritan Bay is somethin’ else these days. Been hearin’ folks talkin’ ’bout the striped bass comin’ in good numbers, especial in the early mornin’ and evenin’. If you go down to the local beaches, you better get there when the sun’s barely peepin’ over the horizon or when it’s settin’. That’s when the fish seem to bite best, though sometimes they’re bitin’ good at night too, if you’re brave enough to brave the dark. You can use all sorts of baits, like worms, clams, and even them big ol’ bunker fish if you got ’em. If you’re fishin’ off a boat, folks been driftin’ eels, and you can try trollin’ with them umbrella rigs too.
Now, I heard tell there’s more fish round these parts than just stripers. Down south, they been catchin’ big ol’ bass and bluefin tuna, pickin’ at them bunker pods. And the tautog, well, they still bitin’ good. I don’t know much ’bout them, but I hear they’s a real catch if you’re lucky. And let me tell ya, the backwaters are full of white perch and them little stripers—what some folks call school-size. Them fish, they don’t care much what the weather’s like, they just keep on chomp-chompin’ away. The fishing’s been steady—ain’t no shortage of good catches if you know where to look.
Now if you’re wonderin’ where else in the country they got big fish, well, there’s a few places folks talk about. Over in Arkansas, you got Lake Ouachita and Beaver Lake. I reckon them folks there catch some big ol’ fish. Down in Georgia, they say Lake Lanier’s good too. And Alabama’s got that Smith Lake, might be worth checkin’ out. Over in Kentucky, they got Lake Cumberland, and then over in Arizona there’s Lake Mohave. Now, I ain’t been to any of them places, but I sure hear the fishin’ is mighty fine.
If you ain’t been out to the bay lately, well, you should think ‘bout makin’ the trip. There’s a whole mess of fish out there right now. Some folks been sayin’ they been catchin’ bluefish and striped bass from the bay, inlet, and the surf, so it’s a good time to go fishin’ for sure. The fish are hungry, and you don’t wanna miss out on that. Heck, even I might go down there myself with a couple of worms and see what I can haul in!
- Best times to fish: Early morning, evening, and night.
- Bait to use: Worms, clams, bunker fish.
- Fishing methods: Drift eels, umbrella rigs for trolling.
- Fish to expect: Striped bass, bluefish, tautog, white perch.
If you’re lookin’ to get in on the action, don’t be shy. Grab your gear, find a spot by the bay, and cast your line. You might just get lucky. But remember, it’s all ‘bout patience. Fish don’t bite on no schedule, so you might have to wait a spell. But if you stick with it, there’s a good chance you’ll pull up somethin’ good, maybe even that big ol’ striper you’ve been dreamin’ about. Just be sure to enjoy the peace and quiet while you’re out there. Ain’t nothing like the sound of the water and the fresh air.
So, that’s the report from around Raritan Bay, as of now. If you’re thinkin’ ‘bout goin’, you got plenty of time to get ready. Grab yer bait, get yer boat ready if you got one, and head on down. And if ya don’t catch nothin’, well, at least you tried, and you got a nice day out of it, right?
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