Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Inshore Temp:
45
Offshore Temp:
45
The Average Angler's Tip of the Week
Watch the tides and the various weather patterns we seem to keep encountering. The rain, wind, moons, earthquakes have most of the waters just starting to clean up or recede. Boaters doing better than shore fisherman.
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Tide data
5-Day Outlook as of 4/15/24
Fish are getting active, bays and rivers most, then some fish out front. It's all about the striped bass although black drum have been caught along the Ocean County beaches.
Techniques & Tips as of 4/15/24
Find moving water, change flies if they're not producing. Move around. These early fish aren't locked in.
Current Conditions as of 4/15/24
Water temps are moving upward, most waters now mid to high 40's.Local Species Available Spring
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Striped bass
The Average Angler's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Cowen's Baitfish | N/A | 1/0 |
Bucktail Deceiver | N/A | 2/0 |
Saltwater Popper | Chart/White | 4/0 |
Ozzie's Sand Eel | N/A | 1 |
Softy Minnow | N/A | 1 |
Premium Bonefish Selection | Green/White | 2-2/0 |
The Average Angler's Recommended Gear
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Best Leader:
Mirage Big Game Leaders
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Best Tippet:
Mirage Pure Fluorocarbon Tippet
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Best Fly Fishing Rod:
9-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
Saltwater All-Rounder WF Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Class V Sink Tip Fly Line