Striper stomach contents

Ernesto left some huge waves but also brought the stripers closer in to the North Jetty at IBSP. This fat 29" caught on a red/yellow Gibbs pencil popper.

At 7 am the waves were at least 10-12 ft high and breaking way out. It did not even look like the Jersey coast. By 1130 low tide it was possible to get on the jetty for about 2 hours.

When the tide started to come back in the water cleaned up a bit and the bass could be seen swirling out on top. The least digested bait seen here is what this guy was feeding on last, they are 4 1/2", he also had about 20 small spearring in him. These look like blue back herring and were obviously eaten whole.

It is going to be a good fall!!