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Stripers are up, fluke are down, scup are strangely attractive

by Todd Corayer | Aug 23, 2020 | 2020 Fishing Season, Black Sea Bass Fishing, Fluke Fishing, Recreation Public Access, Striped Bass Fishing

After a tepid start, the summer flounder season has warmed but it sure does not look like a banner year. “The fluke have been a challenge. I have been getting some but it’s been work,” said East Bay fisherman Greg Vespe. Water temps have largely peaked and bait is...