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Has anyone been experiencing this as well this year? I would like to try and get some insight from other guys up and down the east coast. I'm on Long Island and this has been the worst start of a season I could ever remember. Without giving specific spots of course, share your experiences and thoughts on what's been going on this year.

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Had one of the best seasons I've had in the 6 years I've been fishing the surf. We were on Assateague Island Virginia in May. Limited out on striper and black drum each day.

(*member formerly known as 'rookie surf')

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I have not been doing this a long time, fourth season, but it has seemed all my friends and information indicates it is much slower than previous years, numbers wise. Some are going to far destinations to try new areas it is so bad. Just my 2 cents.


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I'm in maine and this year has been real slow so far. Nothing like last year that's for sure.

 

When does your bite normally start , July ? because this year I have experienced everything about a month later compared to the previous season and I believe it had to do with the winters we had which were about as opposite as you can get from above normal ( 2013) and below normal ( 2014)

 

Steve

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I have a question and hope someone can give me some insight..especially the guys south o f the mason dixie line,,last night a guy on the sand beach on long island caught a 28 # cobia..never seen one in my life and was wondering what the heck its doing up here.does anyone know ttheir normal range? What do they feed on? And how do you guys down south fish for them?Any insight would be great

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I have a question and hope someone can give me some insight..especially the guys south o f the mason dixie line,,last night a guy on the sand beach on long island caught a 28 # cobia..never seen one in my life and was wondering what the heck its doing up here.does anyone know ttheir normal range? What do they feed on? And how do you guys down south fish for them?Any insight would be great

 

might be best to start a new thread on the subject, but the short answer is - you do find them in South Jersey from time-to-time, and I am starting to see a trend of some more southern species making their way further north in bigger numbers over the last few years.

 

Steve

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I have a question and hope someone can give me some insight..especially the guys south o f the mason dixie line,,last night a guy on the sand beach on long island caught a 28 # cobia..never seen one in my life and was wondering what the heck its doing up here.does anyone know ttheir normal range? What do they feed on? And how do you guys down south fish for them?Any insight would be great

 

I remember hearing, and reading, that cobia love eels. Wonder if that's what the guy was using

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First season kayak fishing here and it's been good so far. Caught fish every night, nothing huge yet but a 20lb fish every night. Can't complain

Me too, I'm about to get rid if all my surf gear and just purchase tackle for the yak - sorry I didn't get a yak earlier, it's been a pleasure getting away from all the A-holes on land and actually catch fish!

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Nothing compares to last year....it was by far the worst season over all.  Even though i was able to catch my 1st keeper, but it wasnt until late October.


So far this year was good for me from the surf.  Weather i was dead sticking or plugging, i was able to catch something at least. 


Was even happy to catch a sea robin or 2....  :mess:

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Look every year is different. Fish don't follow an exact plan. If your fishing an area that isn't producing you should change up your expectations and fish in other spots. That was my Spring trip back east this year. The "Normal" area was dead so we switched it up and found plenty of fish on the trip.

 

Last year on the west coast near my home the fishing was terrible. This year, even with terrible water conditions the fishery is very good so far.

 

If your facing a bad year look at the conditions that the fish have faced. Water temps are a good start. If the waters in your area have not warmed or even worse gotten to warm the fish will migrated at a different rate.

Remember once you think you have this game figured out. The fish change their habits. ;)

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