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Striper Season Opens, But Should It?

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authorAmanda Bernocco on Apr 10, 2018
Striped bass are very slowly—thanks to the persistent chill—pushing their way north and east. Most of the bays that spill into the New York Bight have micros and schoolies moving... more

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