Stripers push south through the surf of IBSP, tautog fishing has been inconsistent, and bluefin tuna take paddletails and trolled ballyhoo close to the beaches.
Striped bass fishing is stellar with schools of bunker and big sand eels fueling near-shore blitzes, and giant bluefin tuna have even been spotted tearing through the bait schools.
The striped bass bonanza carries on in New Jersey's surf, while the inlets and canals provide decent tog fishing for those who resist the urge to chase blitzes.