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Team TGC Fishing
03-14-2007, 09:45 PM
Looking to hear from anyone who has hit the surf at these areas for spring 2007 run.
mawjlj
03-15-2007, 02:09 PM
fish raritan & sandy hook bay, and even tried the ocean. I was only one fishing . 5am-8 am. No hits no fish.
Dar-Lynn
03-15-2007, 02:41 PM
aside from a few schoolies here and there ... the water is still too cold. This storm won't help either.
CowHunter
03-15-2007, 08:38 PM
Last year the water was a bit colder and I started getting fish over 20lbs, at night on Bunker. It was towards the end of March. Bunker will make their showing in a few days. Water in the 40's, In the past I was flounder fishing in the back back bay at 42-44. Surface temp hit 50 today in Keansburg. I was getting bass on the out in the mid 40's and up. I do like that 55 range for the big girls...Ypou can always clam em'...
Dar-Lynn
03-16-2007, 10:44 AM
Cowhunter -- good stuff. Nice website too.

Just curious, those 20lb er's at night in early season - on chunks? If you don't mind me asking - how are you getting fresh bunker that time of the year?
CowHunter
03-16-2007, 02:52 PM
Thanks about the website! Those fish were on chunks, at night....The bunker were in late March last year like every year. Always 3rd-4th week of March....
CowHunter
03-16-2007, 02:55 PM
Also, just for info, that early in the season you dont usually see the bunker up top. They are marked on the lower part of the water colomn. They are also not as thick as various schools push into the bay...
Dar-Lynn
03-19-2007, 11:23 AM
Capt. Ken --- thanks for the email chats. Some great info. Good luck in the coming season.

Tight Lines,
Tony
Larry275
03-19-2007, 01:10 PM
Heard nothing yet!
fishypete
03-19-2007, 08:28 PM
If you're gunna give it a shot I would start along the bayshore this early in the season.
CowHunter
03-19-2007, 09:07 PM
Give an update, I know of a few 12-14lb fish that came up within the last few days. Also I know there have been bunker around....Like clockwork!
Dar-Lynn
03-20-2007, 07:06 AM
Water temps peaked in the low 40's yesterday and today is starting out warmer than the last few days but tonight is supposed to be very cold. Towards the end of the week though it should be warm enough. I'll probably be out there this weekend.
bobabouy
03-20-2007, 09:21 AM
Give an update, I know of a few 12-14lb fish that came up within the last few days. Also I know there have been bunker around....Like clockwork!swiss, from shore catch got the season started off right ,plus in todays APP ,the talk was of winter flatties,but the mention of large schools of bunker off perth amboy,gitie up:D ,i fished the back of my local river w/bloods last night 2 bites no hook ups,warming trends are on the way:)