|
Piemma has it right. Generally the more robust the small striped bass population the earlier you start to see them. I'm thinking this unusual warm winter will have more of an effect on migration patterns and activity of other fish species like baitfish. Herring and some mackerel are still here - usually they're well off shore by now. Yesterday I took the dog for a walk by a salt pond and the mummichogs were really active in the shallows - I never see them In the dead of winter. Tautog are more water temp based active. The change we may see involves how much and what kind of bait will be here when the striper season gets underway.
DZ
|