Hi Guys.
Mike Oliver here from the UK. Just dropping by to say hello. I have been coming over to your side of the pond now for around 12 years with the main intention of fishing for Stripers on LI and Cape Cod. I normally come with 4 to 5 Buddies all mad keen Fishers. I fish the surf from the shore and use spinning and fly gear depending on mood and whats happening. Normally come over for the fall run in Oct for LI and May for Cape Cod.
I also fish rivers and lakes with fly, bait and lure in the Uk. I have a Xmas trip most years to Southern Ireland where I fish for Bass with bait in huge rolling surfs in Kerry, small fish but a whole lot of fun.
Basically my whole life is centerd around fishing. I build custom rods and tye my own flies. Service my own gear and tye up all my traces.
I am a member of the Bass Anglers Sport Fishing Society in the UK and have held various positions over past 30 years. Look us up on
www.ukbass.com Yes I am a tad extreeme and pretty cranky. I am pushing 58 but still as fit as a Butchers dog. I want to be casting into that Striper Surf into advanced old age so I keep fit.
Thats it in a nutshell.
Cheers
Mike