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May 12, 2012

Avalon Hodge Podge Bait & Tackle

FISHING REPORT

STRIPER PALOOZA! This weekend was Off-The-Hook with striped bass. They were everywhere from the TI Bridge to Stone Harbor and everywhere in between. Most were taken on clam, both fresh and salted. With too many bass to mention, the  largest over the two day period were 30# & 44 ½” caught by Tom Schultz and Rick Altamose’s striper that weighed in at 28.93# & 44” bass also caught at the TI Bridge area on clam. Kingfish in the surf on bloodworms and fluke in the back bay on cut bait such as mackerel or herring however, the old standby of minnows and squid are also working.

Also, don’t forget about the saltwater registry required to fish in saltwater in the state of NJ. It is FREE but you MUST register on-line and print out your certificate prior to fishing. We have set up a link on our web site to help make it easier for you to comply with the states requirement. Log on to www.avalonhp.com and click on links page then click on NJ at top of page. It only takes 30 seconds to get registered! Also, find us on twitter and facebook.