Indicators of spring striper arrivals

[PRBuzz]

Originally Posted by Saltheart

The smaller the better but to me that's a little later in the season (maybe cow time) not a sign of the first fresh run fish. .

Have you seen how early the bikini's appear at sororities on campus......long before 1st fish.

You are probably referring to the beach bikini!

[fishsmith]

lilacs, water temp, pics of fish

[FishermanTim]

How about when I feel the strike on the line?

Or I could wait around and wait for someone or something else to tell me when it's time. (like my brother and cousin)

Nothing beats good old fashion "first hand experience"!