How about a “Chunking 101” class?

[Goose]

If you've watched fisheye's lastest you can pick up one of the best chunkin methods.
Try your best to find fresh bait, call around make the extra afford, it makes a difference.
Ask questions and spend time looking at harbor waters, always carry atleast one snag and bucket.
Boat rod action is e glass MH w/ 320 GTI or better.
I chunk mostly with 10' Lami S-glass 7000 abu.
Both surf and boat I use fishfinder rig, 40# PP, 3oz lead or more just enough to stay on the bottem.
Whether you chunk from shore or boat when you hook a fresh chunk don't bury the hook in the meat.
In some spots I remove the inserts from my plug bag, fill a tough zip-lock full chunks and wade out. This way you don't have to keep comeing back, keep chunks out of water will keep them from getting soft.

[MrHunters]

Originally Posted by Goose

If you've watched fisheye's lastest you can pick up one of the best chunkin methods.

i was thinking the same thing.

its only a 5 minute segment but i found at least 6 things i was doing wrong.

Priceless.

[spinncognito]

Get fresh bait whenever possible.
Do not hesitate to fish whole bait as well. I hook whole herring through the eyes and let it sit on a muscle bed or rocky bottom and big fish will slurp it up. If you use pieces, the one on your hook should be larger than the chum. Chumming is important to draw and hold fish but once they are present, do not feed them too much. Since you are in a boat, watch the current carefully and make sure you chunk is moving. Slack tides can be very productive!
Good luck...

[Al in Westport]

Thanks guys,

We are off to a good start. Yes, I do have "Stripers Gone Wild". It is out on loan, as soon as I get it back I'll watch it again. When I got it I wasn't thinking of chunking. I'll watch more carefully.

Thanks again for the tips.

Al

[fishsmith]

Hi lo rig with circle hooks, rod holder, beer and lawn chair.
<60 days away.

[MrHunters]

Originally Posted by fishsmith

Hi lo rig with circle hooks, rod holder, beer and lawn chair.
<60 days away.

a can't !@#@# wait!!

this brings up a good point.
I think there is two types of fishing. I do both at certain times of the year...

Fishing 1 - focused and motivated only thing on your mind

Fishing 2 - drop a few lines in crack a few beers with your pals talk about fish stories if something hits its an added bonus. these are usually the 90-100 degree days and evenings with 86% humidity. where its tough to move an arm without breaking a sweat.

[daceman63]

I've floated mackeral chunk from a dock in the neponset river on a number 7 hook, 25lb mono and a spinning rod. I've pulled a few nice stripers out with that combo. I tied the hook right to the line. no fishfinders or sinkers. Just let it drift in the current. 2 hours before and after high seemed to be the most productive times.

[bloocrab]

Originally Posted by MrHunters

....Fishing 2 - drop a few lines in crack a few beers with your pals talk about fish stories if something hits its ////...

Fishing 2 can be costly.....,,, but rewarding..........and funny


I still had this scribble from awhile back....watch out for those deep pocket chairs.

...one of those chairs with a BIG can cost you a big bass......... I kill myself...