New Jersey

Early Spring Striper Strategies: Expert Angler Shares 25 Years of March Fishing Wisdom

Experienced angler Jimmy Fee shares expert strategies for March striped bass fishing in Northern New Jersey and New England waters. With 25 years of experience, Fee emphasizes subtle presentations using lightweight jigheads with soft plastics and modified minnow plugs to target deep-water bass during cold spring conditions. Key tactics include using 3/8-ounce jigheads with 5-inch plastics in white or pink for clear water, chartreuse for murky conditions, and adding scent attractants to trigger strikes from lethargic fish.