The Reel Seat

Our friends at the Reel Seat reported that John V recently got out on the water with Drew W and Captain Eric of On a Mission for a productive outing earlier this week. Despite the classic up-and-down New Jersey spring weather, anglers making the effort have continued to find solid action. David M says, “Don’t sleep on the Firmanators,” after putting a pile of striped bass in the kayak locally on the popular plugs. Meanwhile, Joe Boyne capitalized on the bite Friday, landing himself a quality bass and keeping the spring striper momentum rolling.

Our friends at the Reel Seat say striped bass are dominating the conversation, but there are still a few surprises in the mix. Gary M turned heads at the shop, showing off a quality cod he hooked while working a pink Major Craft Jigpara—proof that it pays to mix things up. Steve also checked in with a solid striper, fooled on a yellow plug. One regular has been on an absolute tear this spring, consistently putting striped bass on the sand using Dirty Mermaid metal lips. It seems like every time he walks through the door, he’s got another fish story—and the photos to back it up. With the weather improving and the bite heating up, the shop has expanded to seven-day service, ready to keep anglers dialed in all week long.