The spring run of striped bass has picked up the pace in Raritan and Barnegat bays. Could the fish hit the surf this week?

Western Long Island Sound is a topwater and jigging paradise in late spring. Use these tips to target trophy striped bass.

Anglers are catching slot-sized striped bass in Barnegat Bay, primarily using clam baits. Raritan Bay is yielding larger striped bass, some approaching 40 pounds, with anglers using rubber swim shads.

Fishing with topwater lures is the most exciting way to catch bass and other gamefish, but sometimes you catch more fish in ...