In Week 7 of our 2026 Striper Migration Reports, Matt Haeffner and Johnny McIntyre discuss the wave of big bass that moved into New Jersey last week, the arrival of fresh migratory fish in southern Massachusetts, and how the full moon on May 1 should ignite better fishing in Long Island Sound. The guys also mention how surf fishermen from Maryland to Long Island are experiencing better action due to warmer weather and higher water temps.
Plus, we get an update from Captain Zach Flake of Flyway Charters in Northern New Jersey, who breaks down his light-tackle and fly approach for stripers that are feeding on bunker locally.
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