Spring Stripers in the Surf
This year, migratory striped bass began to make their appearance during mid to late April along the Massachusetts coastline. The majority of fish being caught in the early season were coming from the usual early season spots including tidal rivers and bays. If you could find the bait, it was not long until you located the fish A majority of the fish so far this yea have been on the smaller side. Two size classes seem to be the most abundant at the moment with 12 to 16 inch and 20 to 26 inch fish running the show. Soft plastics like the tsunami sand eel and jerk bait style lures like the SP minnow have been doing the trick. Bone and mackerel pattern colors have been doing the majority of the catching. As most of the fish are on the small side, remember to size down on the tackle, fish single hooks when possible, and crush those barbs! Fishing is only going to get better from here on out
P.S- Don’t forget the new regulations implemented this year for striped bass, with a 28 inch to less the 35 inch slot limit.
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