Advice - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Chris Carragher · 08-14-2003, 03:22 PM

I am hoping to get advice from anyone willing to help me out. This is my first "real" season of striper fishing and I have to say it hasn't been all that bad (five fish over the 28" limit).

I fish every night after work till around 11 pm at the New Castle bridge in NH and feel that I should be catching a lot more fish than I have. Up till now, I have strictly used mackeral chunks. I fish the same spot religiously every night (which is where I think the "problem" exists).

I just wanted to see if there was anything that I should try differently (i.e. new places, bait, lures etc.) My goal for this season is to catch a 30 pounder. God knows I have put in the hours. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks and good luck.

Notaro · 08-14-2003, 03:31 PM

Castle Island doesn't get my vote. Try Quincy Bay like Wollaston Beach, Black Creek, Nuts Isle Pier, and other south shore areas.

Chris Carragher · 08-14-2003, 05:25 PM

I am up in New Castle, NH...not MA. Though if I am ever down that way I know where to go! I am thinking of heading down to Plum island or the beachs off of Hampton, Rye, or Sailsbury. Ever fish those areas?

CAL · 08-14-2003, 05:28 PM

Throw eels or needles

JohnR · 08-14-2003, 05:32 PM

Find inlets that dump out into the ocean. Fish them on dropping tides with mentioned eels and swimming plugs

Clammer · 08-14-2003, 08:15 PM

go troll wire with G/B

missing link · 08-14-2003, 08:36 PM

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Originally posted by clamdigger
go troll wire

trolling wire is not fun lol...

having to fight a fish for 500 feet while the boat is still moving = not fun. But you do get fishys

Goose · 08-14-2003, 10:39 PM

Gregs a lead head... he's puttin big'ins in the boat to.

bloocrab · 08-14-2003, 11:24 PM

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Originally posted by clamdigger
go troll wire with G/B

BigFish · 08-15-2003, 09:11 AM

All of the above Chris. New spots, new lures and techniques and read everything about striper fishing that you can get your hands on but most importantly just get out there and get a line in the water. You will learn more from the school of hard knocks than anywhere else. Doing is the best classroom, and keep an eye on other fisherman and don't be afraid to strike up a conversation with other fisherman on occasion, especially when the fishing is slow. Most other fisherman will be glad to give a little help from time to time. Good luck CC.

Chris Carragher · 08-15-2003, 09:47 AM

I realize that the best teacher is my own mistakes and simply getting out there!

For my first season, I don't consider five keepers all that bad. I always like to learn as much as I can, so this post has garnished some good advice. I would like to thank all of you who have posted for that.

I finally took a the night off last night though my mind was still out there. Tonight I am going out in full-force as always and armed with a little more knowledge thanks to your replies. Finally getting to fish late night/early morning so I hope that will make somewhat of a difference.

Good luck to all!

Jenn · 08-15-2003, 11:41 AM

definately try different spots...even just a different spot on the same beach can make all the difference.when I am not catching fish the biggest mistake I am admittedly guilty to is fishing the same spot thinking the harder I try I am bound to catch a fish! even when my better judgement tells me no.....(see I think I fear when I leave there will be a huge blitz RIGHT THERE.....) when I do convince myself to move on....thats usually when I get the fish!