Taking a look back at the some of the sand eel surf fishing action this fall.
The ’24 sand eel striper run along the South Shore of Long Island was a great one for surfcasters, marking one of the most exciting periods in the fall fishing season. As the waters cooled in the beginning of October, sand eels gathered in dense schools close to the shore, attracting striped bass that were eager to bulk up before their migration. These slim, silvery baitfish became the focus of the stripers, leading to intense fishing that stretched along miles of beach. For surfcasters, this run provided a prime opportunity to hook into bass using slender-profile lures like diamond jigs, needlefish plugs, and soft plastics.
