So with first Crocus coming out the schoolies are here any moment.

What is the over / under on the first keepers?

Over / Under First keeper in CT:

Over / Under First keeper RI:

Over / Under First keeper MA:

Over / Under First keeper ME:

Years back, I'd have bet my first would have come this past Thursday in a holdover spot in mass, but them days are gone. Mine this year will probably be in the westport area sometime in early may.

Does last week count? 😁
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When daughter #1 was a teen she hung with her boyfriend and the rest of the commercial bass crew.
It was a big deal to catch the first bass of the season so off they go.Five guys and #1 daughter bassen.
Well I guess you can guess who caught the first.
YUP It was #1 and the boys where pis#ed.
Yup some times it takes a daughter to get things done.

Years back, I'd have bet my first would have come this past Thursday in a holdover spot in mass, but them days are gone. Mine this year will probably be in the westport area sometime in early may.

There are no fish in the Westport area. So don’t bother fishing here.🤫
And by the way Bob the holdovers are still there it’s just that we aren’t there to catch them.
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There are no fish in the Westport area. So don’t bother fishing here.🤫
And by the way Bob the holdovers are still there it’s just that we aren’t there to catch them.
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Yeah, I'm thinking soon I might give it a shot.

No love there yesterday,lot of work being done.

Does last week count? 😁
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Holdover or River?

Holdover or River?

While the fish wouldn't give up any info, I suspect it was a holdover:jump:

While the fish wouldn't give up any info, I suspect it was a holdover:jump:

Hahaha ; )

If it wasn't giving up information, wouldn't be a HOLD OUT, not a holdover???


The earliest I've gotten my first stripers and my first keeper was March 5th (some years back).
It was a particularly warm sunny day at the Mystic River.

Soon!!

Last year everything happened about a week earlier than a typical year. I am predicting everything a week later than normal this year. So plan on catching about two weeks later than last year. Just my guess

Its snowing and the ground is coated white right now in central CT.... its april 10th

I Also think were going to be a week late. had my first schoolie this week last year. I think next week Ill stick one in the corner.

Its snowing and the ground is coated white right now in central CT.... its april 10th

Snowing in NW RI but not sticking.