Large fish availability next year

[bart]

seems like we're seeing more and more adult bunker each season. i would think that if they return, big fish should continue to venture into our waters .......that is if the jersey guys don't kill them all

[Krispy]

I think we'll see more bigger fish in the NE, as bunker make a stay in our waters. More 50"/50lb fish instead of 50"/40lb fish. Same fish, just heavier.

[RIROCKHOUND]

Originally Posted by Krispy

I think we'll see more bigger fish in the NE, as bunker make a stay in our waters. More 50"/50lb fish instead of 50"/40lb fish. Same fish, just heavier.

I argree;
I saw more 'healthy' fat fish this year than years past, many more 38" legit 20lb fish instead of schools of 36" 15lb fish

[Back Beach]

My numbers/thesis is for coastwide, not just s-b members. You guys are all making legit arguments. There are variables, but the general population numbers right now based on YOY favor us catiching a lot of 15-35# fish, just like this year. This is based on the spike in YOY roughly 10-12 years ago.The real big fish(documented/official, of course) caught from the surf this year I know of are minimal compared to the early 2000's through 2005. I say its an availability issue coastwide.The boats still get them frequently, but I'm pretty sure its less than a few years ago. The YOY index says it should be less than the early 2000's.