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Peconic Bay Spring Striper Migration Patterns

Peconic Bay's unique geography creates a fertile estuary for migrating striped bass, with two distinct runs of big fish in the spring. Captain Craig Cantelmo shares his expertise on the best times and conditions to catch these fish, including the importance of alewives and bunker. The bay's extensive eelgrass beds and soft-bottom flats make it an ideal location for striped bass to stage and feed.

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