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Winter's Last Gasp - Saltwater Expo, Stripers & Spring Welcome

It's in the final weekend of winter 2023, and our video fishing forecast for the New Jersey, Delaware Bay region comes to you this week from Fishermen's Source in Monmouth County where you'll find one of several special sales events in the region in the weekend, coincidentally on the same day (Sunday, March 19) as the Asbury Park Fishing Club's 30th annual "Plug Show" just across the Ocean/Asbury line. Of course, there's the big show, the three-day Saltwater Fishing Expo in Edison where you'll find The Fisherman booth #461 and a package set of BKK Hooks and Fight Club from Fishbites with your new or renewing subscription to The Fisherman. We run down the striped bass action from north to south in this week’s report, with a quick hitter up along the "west" side as well, while checking in with a few South Jerseyans getting in on quality largemouth, holdover trout and the arrival of American shad on the Delaware. Don’t forget today’s congressional field hearing in Wildwood, and we’ve got a short “worm ball” video this week to help with your spring striper rigging.

 

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Bass River Twp Fishing Reports

Report by Allen's Dock

March 20, 2023 - 15:16:40

Despite the cold temps on Sunday, Justin at Allen’s Dock said that folks were out and about in search of local stripers along the Mullica and Bass River confines. “The day started out damn cold, wi... More

Port Republic Fishing Reports

Report by Chestnut Neck Boat Yard

March 20, 2023 - 15:16:40

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Absecon Fishing Reports

Report by Absecon Bay Sportsman Center

March 20, 2023 - 15:16:40

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Brigantine Fishing Reports

Report by Riptide Bait and Tackle

March 20, 2023 - 15:16:40

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Ocean City Fishing Reports

Report by Fin-Atics

March 20, 2023 - 15:16:40

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Report by Hands Too Bait and Tackle

March 20, 2023 - 15:16:40

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