View Full Version : Big Bunker Cometh


Joe
07-15-2006, 01:33 PM
We're going to have a run of big bunker, close to shore, and fairly soon.

jim sylvester
07-15-2006, 01:34 PM
when joe,,,,when

inquiring minds want to know because there in NO bait in soco

spence
07-15-2006, 01:48 PM
Yea, a few hour window would be nice...also a few good rocks to stand on.

I really don't have the time to waste wondering around at night.

-spence

Joe
07-15-2006, 01:53 PM
Between July 20 and July 29

piemma
07-15-2006, 02:09 PM
WHY?????:shocked:

pops
07-15-2006, 02:20 PM
dont forget your big bunka !

cheferson
07-15-2006, 02:30 PM
joisey bunka?"??

Joe
07-15-2006, 04:51 PM
Yes, the Jersey bunker - I think this year we see it. I could be wrong -but I have independent sources that confirm movement of big bunker, incrementally north in places where they have not seen it in recent years either.

libassboy
07-15-2006, 05:32 PM
They are heading ure way...along the s shore here northwards...

Tattoo
07-15-2006, 06:39 PM
If there was ever a time to get religous, this would be one of those times.

Nebe
07-15-2006, 06:41 PM
I flew over new jersey, long island, block island and then right up naragansett bay yesterday- I was looking out the window really hard, and actually saw a bunker event going on from 30,000 feet in the middle of NJ...there was about 50 boats all in one little cluster :huh:

pops
07-15-2006, 07:31 PM
pencil poppers where doing the job in north jersey ...40" bass :sick:
while snagging them [ bunker] on trebles i had a hit & run of epic proportions but alas dropped ....:lurk: so Im waiting for the rematch in fall
:rotf2: it bent my 1084 over double and took line for 20-30 seconds

jim sylvester
07-15-2006, 07:37 PM
Yes, the Jersey bunker - I think this year we see it. I could be wrong -but I have independent sources that confirm movement of big bunker, incrementally north in places where they have not seen it in recent years either.


it's about time....:happy:

CANAL RAT
07-15-2006, 11:36 PM
there is some pogys hanging around in the ditch,they come to the top in the morning.

Swimmer
07-16-2006, 10:51 AM
Nebe from 30,000 feet everything below is a little cluster, even 50 boats.:bl:

Krispy
07-16-2006, 01:49 PM
They're already here :faga:

tlapinski
07-16-2006, 03:13 PM
They're already here :faga:
Loaded for bear tongiht...

bart
07-16-2006, 06:00 PM
We're going to have a run of big bunker, close to shore, and fairly soon.

thanks joe :bsod: :wall:

knock em dead guys...

Back Beach
07-17-2006, 07:11 AM
They're already here :faga:


They've been here since late May. If there are some more on the way, its just additional fodder.

jim sylvester
07-17-2006, 07:41 AM
yes, they have been here since late maybut it has been almost impossible for the guys in the surf to get to them in the upper bay.

hopefully these fish coming will stay in the shoreline as they were doing in jersey

Nebe
07-17-2006, 07:53 AM
I have to point out that bunker do not follow the same migration routes as stripers.. if there are big bass and big bunker in NJ, chanases are that the big bass will move up to new england when the water gets too hot for their liking, but the bunker will either go up into the NJ inlets, up into raritan bay, or move out to deep water.

Krispy
07-17-2006, 07:55 AM
2 day total:
4 over 30lbs
4 over 25lbs
3 large lost
fish were feeding on adult bunker

JFigliuolo
07-17-2006, 08:20 AM
2 day total:
4 over 30lbs
4 over 25lbs
3 large lost
fish were feeding on adult bunker

Boat fish don't count. :devil:

shadow
07-17-2006, 08:22 AM
2 day total:
4 over 30lbs
4 over 25lbs
3 large lost
fish were feeding on adult bunker
those are great numbers but are they surf or boat fish CT. or R.I. Guys fishing from boats in CT. having large bunker is nothing new However large bunker along the R.I shore whould certenly be a change:bounce:

JFigliuolo
07-17-2006, 08:26 AM
I have to point out that bunker do not follow the same migration routes as stripers.. if there are big bass and big bunker in NJ, chanases are that the big bass will move up to new england when the water gets too hot for their liking, but the bunker will either go up into the NJ inlets, up into raritan bay, or move out to deep water.

Will the bass leave big bunker schools for cooler water? I'm not so sure.

shadow
07-17-2006, 08:33 AM
Will the bass leave big bunker schools for cooler water? I'm not so sure.They may leave but how far? my guess would be montuck :huh:

Windcheater John
07-17-2006, 08:59 AM
Guys you may think you had them since May, but you guys Aint seen nothing yet, Trust me on this one! A joysey guy!!!!:drool:

Krispy
07-17-2006, 09:20 AM
those are surf caught fish :smash:
We will see some PBs broken, and the succesful fishers will be changing spots and tactics to capitalize on the bunker

JFigliuolo
07-17-2006, 09:26 AM
those are surf caught fish :smash:
We will see some PBs broken, and the succesful fishers will be changing spots and tactics to capitalize on the bunker

Damn... good for you.

Pete_G
07-17-2006, 10:05 AM
I would think bunker think like a bass. They go where the food is. If they aren't breeding, they're eating.

Maybe they'll end up at the mouth of the nasty, algae and plankton rich Narragansett Bay. There's still a massive school of them up there. I heard some incredible numbers in regards to how many tons are still in the Bay, maybe they'll join up if they're really coming up the coast.

lurch
07-17-2006, 10:15 AM
SWEET!

Back Beach
07-17-2006, 10:31 AM
those are surf caught fish :smash:
We will see some PBs broken, and the succesful fishers will be changing spots and tactics to capitalize on the bunker

Whats a PB? :conf: Pardon my ignorance if its obvious. Pink Balloons?

RIJIMMY
07-17-2006, 10:32 AM
personal best?

NIGHT STRIKES
07-17-2006, 12:30 PM
Still plenty of them Bunker in Jersey,
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid210/p7a2e3cdce15c77e5cdce72db9d9c10c2/edfca901.jpg
No Bass on them yesterday,but big Bluefish were chomping and chasing them up onto the beach in Central New Jersey...

bart
07-17-2006, 12:41 PM
nice job krispy, im friggin jealous

Cookie
07-17-2006, 06:20 PM
NIB, Charlie K, and Pa. Rick left NJ catching 30 or more 30lb + fish a day to fish up on Block. If any of you guys talk to them let them know they are still in NJ as Of Saturday until dark. I don't have the heart to call them. This year has been nothing short of AMAZING!

Goose
07-17-2006, 08:26 PM
bunker, whats that?

kippy
07-18-2006, 05:31 AM
Do you guys think if the bunker move to Rhody waters..will they join the others in the bay or stay along the open ocean?

piemma
07-20-2006, 04:38 AM
NIB, Charlie K, and Pa. Rick left NJ catching 30 or more 30lb + fish a day to fish up on Block. If any of you guys talk to them let them know they are still in NJ as Of Saturday until dark. I don't have the heart to call them. This year has been nothing short of AMAZING!
Old rule. never leave fish to find fish....