Lets Book an Outing in April for Stripers!

you got it! Jon it is.

I spoke with Al (Yakman) last night. He had said that Carl 4x4 is
coming down for the day too. Good news for the new Tube-n worm
guys. You can learn from Carl himself.

Hey, uh, SJFW...

you mentioned "...circle hooks on 3' leader with a bobber..."

What dis fo? fish wiff weak mouffs??

What size circles???

Thanks!!

Sorry 'bout that. I saw a butterfly mid thought and was following it.
Still licking windows from time to time as well.

I like to use a 3' leader (fluoro or whatever) 20-30#

The bobber is one you'll need to be able to see 30' to 50' away 1.5" diameter ish

Circle or J hooks big enough to land 12lb weaks & 15-30lb Bass but
small enough to bait bloodworms and Grass Shrimp.

Bigger Blues just got here too. 30" bad boys in Bunker schools

butterfly in mid-thought I can unnerstand... but, "...licking windows from time to time..." has a bit concerned! :face:

thanks for the tips on circle hooks & bobbers!! YTB!

dont worry seaflea,, you ll get used to slober on the wondows,, its just the drooling in public that gets to me especially when i have to wipe it up

Not big into drowning bait....I prefer trolling or tossing lures. Preferences this time of year? I got a pretty full lure bag as I can never stop in a shop and not buy a lure. Many unused and just waiting for the right time/presentation! I also have a full load of Karl's tubes I just got in the mail. What's the departure time? Better start cutting down the gasket on my dry top now to be ready!

hey scraper ,, its all good ya dont have to drown bait , you can troll ,,plug ,, or whatever,, its just to get together,, fish and have fun and get to know one another 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

LUNCHBOX wrote:

hey scraper ,, its all good ya dont have to drown bait , you can troll ,,plug ,, or whatever,, its just to get together,, fish and have fun and get to know one another 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

I was trying to ask what might work best this time of year in the artificial tackle department. If I am looking the wrong way...then I'll go bait, I just like fooling fish.

You're not the only one Scraper! I can't stand fishing with bait.
However, in the spring when the water is still cool, the fish are slow
and lazy. Sometimes bait is the key. I prefer to bucktail or plug
most of the time. (depending on my target fish)

For artificials I would recommend bucktails 3/8 - 1/2 oz with a variety of
softs to try. Swims like rebel, bomber, yo-zuri etc. You wanna look like
a bunker. Maybe some Storms?

bucktails ,, bombers,, tube n worm ,,, but i think the fish are still a little slugish with the cold water

Okay boys...I'll bring some hooks as well I guess. Gonna see if I can get my guy's parents place in Sea Isle for the weekend to alleviate drive time. Nothing better than waking up and being there. I'll keep up on this thread thru the week. Not to mention I need some wings and french onion soup from Charlies in Somers Point!

most deffently,, bring some wings with ya :D :D :D

Bring'm with me? Ya kidding me? Those wings are what will hold me from being on time in the morning after having them the night before! LOL

not for you , for me :shock: :shock:

LUNCHBOX wrote:

not for you , for me :shock: :shock:

If I am there...done deal! Want some cold fries to boot? Yesterday's used to have the best wings, but Charlies has it hands down now. This is coming from an upstate NY transplant. Kinda like buying a cheesesteak in San Fran!

sounds bout right,, i can get gooood cheesesteaks in wildwood ,, just most wing places S U C K !!!!!!!!!!!!!

You ever have Charlies? Give them a shot!

well bring some down with you so i can try them!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D

For the GPS drivers out there.....

997 Ocean Drive Cape May, NJ 08204

This is the address of Lund's fisheries at the foot of the bridge. It is the opposite side of the launch, but it's the closest address I could find. There is no toll from Cape May to Wildwood if your coming from the parkway.

Dang it! I am out. As the owner of a landscape business I was hoping for a nice drizzle Saturday, but with threat of rain Sunday, Monday, Tuesday...I can't afford to lose a day. If mulching season was over, I'd just let my guys handle things, but way too busy right now. I guess that isn't a bad thing considering, but boy do I want to fish! Hope you guys catch'em up!

sorry you cant make it,, but you have to work so you can play,, catch ya on the next trip!!!!!!! :affraid: :affraid: :affraid:

BUCKTAILS BUCKTAILS BUCKTAILS!!! :?: :?: :?: :?:

Guys how to you rig your buck tails?

Do you troll them or jig them off the bottom?

How do you match your soft plastic to bucktail color?

I am a Newbie to artificial striper fishing and trying to learn as much as possible, any advice would be great as this saturday is going to be a shoot out...

LUNCHBOX wrote:

but you have to work so you can play,,

Thanks for the pat on the back, but I prefer to play first. LOL