™ ©We'll show you how to catch more fish!

    January 2000      February 2000      March 2000      April 2000      May 2000     June 2000
July 2000   August  2000   September 2000    October 2000    November 2000    December 2000
Reports for 2003

**Fishing reports are an important part of catching more fish. However, they should be read to help you understand what the fish are eating, when the fish are eating, and to learn what areas the fish are feeding in. They should not be read to try and figure out an exact set of boot prints for you to stand in, this won't help, it will only frustrate you, it's very rare that there will be a repeat of a past night's performance. That is why all are encouraged to post reports and are asked to just give a general location, not a specific spot.

---

March, 2000...this should be the beginning of the most spectacular season ever for many, many of you! It will be the real test for the effectiveness of this website in helping you catch more stripers...which is my sincerest of goals. We won't be telling you exactly where to go and which rock to stand on, we will be helping you understand the fish, water, bait, tackle, and situations that you will encounter...that will make you a better fisherman forever...sending you to some magic rock is not the answer, it would teach nothing. Bear in mind, some reports will be a little vague as to exactly where they occurred, but I ask that they are such...please don't lie but likewise, unless you don't mind a spot being overwhelmed with people, don't post the exact spot either....it would benefit no one to do so!  Tide, conditions, general location, bait...these are the important things in a fishing report, they are the tools you need.

Striper Addict(s): Dubs
E-mail address: dubs@stripersonline.com
Date Fished : 3/30/00
Weather notes: 49 degrees partly cloudy
Surf Conditions : choppy
Wind Speed : 10 to 12 knots N
General Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method : Fly rod
Type of lure/fly: Clouser
Bait type :
Water Temp:
Striped Bass: 1
Bluefish: 0
Weakfish: 0
Fluke: 0
Other:
They were: about 22"

This is how it went down:

Tim and I went on an exporatory mission to some of our favorite haunts, the wind was blowing pretty good, the shrimp were drifting and overall the conditions were pretty good, if you don't count the wind. Outgoing tide, about 10:00 PM managed to jiggle up one small unicorn. This is a good sign, the season is on so get out there.

Striper Addict(s): Rick7
E-mail address: Rick7a@monmouth.com
Date Fished : 3/30
Weather notes: Mild&Dark
Surf Conditions : 2-4ft
Wind Speed : under10 NW
General Location: Lavallette
Fishing Method : Spin
Type of lure/fly: Bomber&Mega &  spearing teaser
Bait type : nope
Water Temp: ?
Striped Bass: 0
Bluefish: 0
Weakfish: 0
Fluke: 0
Other:
They were: 00000000

This is how it went down:

Pluged the beach,for an hour just after dark,just to see whats up.Nothing but 2 "possable " hits,but it looked and felt good.Just a few warm days without a warm front and.....:)

Striper Addict(s): SHAUN WALSH
E-mail address: PONCHO7724@AOL.COM
Date Fished : 3/30/00
Weather notes: WINDY
Surf Conditions : ROUGH
Wind Speed : 25 KNOTS  N
General Location: RARITAN BAY  (PEBBLE BEACH)
Fishing Method : FLY
Type of lure/fly:
Bait type :
Water Temp:
Striped Bass: 1
Bluefish: 0
Weakfish: 0
Fluke: 0
Other:
They were:

This is how it went down:

I WAS THERE FOR ABOUT AN HOUR HAD TO STOP BECAUSE IT WAS JUST TO WINDY

Striper Addict(s): Phil L
E-mail address: sandman@drexel.edu
Date Fished : 3/29/00
Weather notes: Windy, Windy, Windy
Surf Conditions : Windy, Windy, Windy
Wind Speed : Did I say it was windy?  W 30kts, gusts to 40kts maybe
General Location: inside Graveling on Mullica
Fishing Method : fly
Type of lure/fly: assorted clousers(white, yellow/white, chartruse)
Bait type :
Water Temp:
Striped Bass: 8
Bluefish: 0
Weakfish: 0
Fluke: 0
Other:
They were: 23-27 1/2"

This is how it went down:

Took a "busmans holiday or go insane" day from work and gave the river a shot with the flyrod...fished the south bank due to the wind. Much to my surprise, the bass were active on both the end of the outgoing and incoming tide. Had 8 fish in 4 hour period. Lovely cause I didnt even have to dunk worms!!!

Striper Addict(s): Shaun Walsh
E-mail address: poncho7724@aol.com
Date Fished : 3/28/00
Weather notes: CLOUDY AND WINDY
Surf Conditions : ROUGH
Wind Speed : 20 KNOTS WEST
General Location: PEBBLE BEACH    (UNION BEACH)
Fishing Method : SPINNING
Type of lure/fly: 2 1/2 OUNCE YELLOW MAI TAI  BUCKTAIL
Bait type : AND SANDWORMS
Water Temp: 44
Striped Bass: 1
Bluefish: 0
Weakfish: 0
Fluke: 0
Other: WINTER FLOUNDER
They were: 13 INCH FLOUNDER AND 26 INCH BASS

This is how it went down:

I got at the beach at 2:30pm and fished till 5:30. Had about 3 hits and landed two. Five people on the beach and 2 other guys had fish. They got theres on jig heads with the rubber shads.

Striper Addict(s): Paul Kochis
E-mail address: paul.kochis@dover.af.mil
Date Fished : 27 Mar 00
Weather notes: Windy
Surf Conditions : 1-2
Wind Speed : NW 10-20
General Location: Broadkill, DE Bay
Fishing Method : Spin
Type of lure/fly: Bucktails
Bait type : Sand Fleas
Water Temp:
Striped Bass: 0
Bluefish: 0
Weakfish: 0
Fluke: 0
Other:
They were:

This is how it went down:

Fished for an hour. Nada. Got sandblasted, will do it again this weekend.

Striper Addict(s): Phil
E-mail address: ptarresq@aol.com
Date Fished : 3/26
Weather notes: Very Windy
Surf Conditions : rough
Wind Speed : Lots
General Location: Manasquan
Fishing Method : Spin
Type of lure/fly:
Bait type :
Water Temp:
Striped Bass: 0
Bluefish: 0
Weakfish: 0
Fluke: 0
Other:
They were: 0

This is how it went down:

First trip of the year. Fished bucktails and fin-s. Not a bump. Next time I'll try worms.

Striper Addict(s): TimS and Dubs
E-mail address: tims@stripersonline.com
Date Fished : 3/24/00
Weather notes: nice, clear, and cool
Surf Conditions : dunno...we were inside
Wind Speed : light E
General Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method : fly
Type of lure/fly: white clousers, shrimp sized...white half and halfs as well
Bait type : no
Water Temp: didn't have thermometer :(
Striped Bass: 0
Bluefish: 0
Weakfish: 0
Fluke: 0
Other:
They were:

This is how it went down:

We gave it a shot, fished a few different spots for an hour or so before sunrise. Everything looked good, there were some shrimp and sand worms drifting free...but no takers.

It won't be long now, the oceans up to over 44 degrees...the same point at which we clobbered the fish in January....I gotta beleive the back waters have to be around 50 degrees..the historic starting point!

This week my friends, it will start in earnest if all goes well!

Striper Addict(s): Jim B
E-mail address: kplant@bellatlantic.net
Date Fished : 03/26/2000
Weather notes: Sunny, stiff NW wind
Surf Conditions : Slight chop
Wind Speed : NW, about 15 knots
General Location: Graveling Point
Fishing Method : Spin
Type of lure/fly: NA
Bait type : Bloodworms
Water Temp: 44 degrees
Striped Bass: 1
Bluefish: 0
Weakfish: 0
Fluke: 0
Other:
They were: Small

This is how it went down:

Got down to Gravelling Point at about 1530 in order to avoid the usual elbow to elbow fishing. The fishing was spotty, but guys were picking up some fish. I got a short around 5 PM, and several hits.

Striper Addict(s): Borneo
E-mail address:
Date Fished : 3/25/00
Weather notes: Overcast
Surf Conditions : Stained water
Wind Speed : 10 -15
General Location: Raritan Bay
Fishing Method : Spin
Type of lure/fly:
Bait type : Sandworms
Water Temp: 49
Striped Bass: 2
Bluefish: 0
Weakfish: 0
Fluke: 0
Other:
They were: 19", 23"

This is how it went down:

Fished the outgoing tide Sat. afternoon. Tons of people leaving as I was starting, they all got skunked on the morning tide. Got 2 shorts late in the afternoon. Not bad for my first trip of the year. Ran into Jim Freda of Shorecatch Guide service. He threw the long rod with out any luck. Nice guy, knows his stuff.

Striper Addict(s): Paul Kochis
E-mail address: paul.kochis@dover.af.mil
Date Fished : 25 Mar 00
Weather notes: Mostly sunny
Surf Conditions : 1-2
Wind Speed : W@10-15
General Location: S. Bowers, DE Bay
Fishing Method : Spin
Type of lure/fly:
Bait type : Bloodworms
Water Temp: 50
Striped Bass: 0
Bluefish: 0
Weakfish: 0
Fluke: 0
Other: Weeds
They were:

This is how it went down:

Not a bump. Did manage to clear out some weeds though. Nice to get out and try the new stick. Will try further south next weekend. Till' then...

Striper Addict(s): John A
E-mail address: Yooman3@aol.com
Date Fished : March 25, 2000
Weather notes: Nice
Surf Conditions : 1-3
Wind Speed : S@15-20
General Location: Graveling Point
Fishing Method : Spin
Type of lure/fly: Pompano Rig
Bait type : Fresh Bloodworm
Water Temp:
Striped Bass: 0
Bluefish: 0
Weakfish: 0
Fluke: 0
Other: Winter Flounder
They were: 14"

This is how it went down:

Fished from 10am-2Pm. Second time at Graveling Point. Usually at LBI but heard alot about this place from friends and my Dad. Several fisherman out today. Sae shorts caught at point..saw a 30" and 38"(nice)striper taken..caught my keeper not knowing it was on the line...little grass but alot of wing...will try again next week earlier????

Striper Addict(s): DaveS
E-mail address: Baubus5@aol.com
Date Fished : 3/20
Weather notes: snotty!
Surf Conditions : Brown Water
Wind Speed : NNE
General Location: Union Beach
Fishing Method : Conventional
Type of lure/fly:
Bait type : Bloodworms
Water Temp: ?
Striped Bass: 3
Bluefish: 0
Weakfish: 0
Fluke: 0
Other:
They were: 19.5" to 23"

This is how it went down:

Cold and windy day on the Raritan! Had some time to kill so I gave it a shot.Wrong tide, a couple of guys said they got a few nicer fish at the top of the tide yesterday. Will try the Delaware River tomorrow( JohnP's spot) ;)

Striper Addict(s): DaveS
E-mail address: Baubus5@aol.com
Date Fished : 3/20
Weather notes: snotty!
Surf Conditions : Brown Water
Wind Speed : NNE
General Location: Union Beach
Fishing Method : Conventional
Type of lure/fly:
Bait type : Bloodworms
Water Temp: ?
Striped Bass: 3
Bluefish: 0
Weakfish: 0
Fluke: 0
Other:
They were: 19.5" to 23"

This is how it went down:

Cold and windy day on the Raritan! Had some time to kill so I gave it a shot. Wrong tide, a couple of guys said they got a few nicer fish at the top of the tide yesterday. Will try the Delaware River tomorrow( JohnP's spot) ;)

Striper Addict(s): AdrianF
E-mail address: S1ayer@aol.com
Date Fished : 3/11
Weather notes: Beautiful! 30 know NE wind, Cloudy, rain, cold
Surf Conditions : 2', brown
Wind Speed : 30+ NE
General Location: south side raritan bay
Fishing Method : bait in surf
Type of lure/fly: sadly, none
Bait type : Bloodworms
Water Temp: estimate mid 40's??
Striped Bass: 6
Bluefish:
Weakfish:
Fluke:
Other:
They were: 15-27"

This is how it went down:

weather to the normal people was terrible, but not to me! looked in my journal i started taking last year and saw that these conditions provided the best days of bass. Well,, it was true. in less than two hours me and my cousin totald 6 bass up to 27". what more can you ask for to kick off the season in the beginning of march?

Striper Addict(s): Eric
E-mail address: eksse@ct.freei.net
Date Fished : 3/8/00
Weather notes: clear, 40s
Surf Conditions : none
Wind Speed : very light
General Location: Norwich CT Harbor
Fishing Method : spinning
Type of lure/fly: 3/8oz. jig heads w/ 4" shads-white or black &pearl
Bait type :
Water Temp:
Striped Bass: Yes
Bluefish:
Weakfish:
Fluke:
Other:
They were: Small schoolies-14-16"

This is how it went down:

Fished about 2 hours Wed night (10-12)...caught 8 schoolies...fish were holding very tight to structure...maybe things are starting up!

Striper Addict(s): JohnA
E-mail address: yooman3@aol.com
Date Fished : March 7, 2000
Weather notes: 65-70
Surf Conditions : 1-2
Wind Speed : 15-20 SE
General Location: Graveling Point
Fishing Method : Spinning
Type of lure/fly:
Bait type : Bloodworms
Water Temp:
Striped Bass:
Bluefish:
Weakfish:
Fluke:
Other: nothing
They were:

This is how it went down: