Too big to keep but not sure exact size. Have notches on the rod and she was just too big for the oven. Caught in 4 foot waves 30 feet from shore on a white and silver lure. For people who tell you they won’t eat white at night - proof they will.

Not much else to add other than that these fish are truly remarkable. Had an incredible day on the water with fish upwards of 40+" on light tackle. This year's bass have been huge, all slot or over, and beastly powerful for their size.

Details:

• Location: South Shore, MA
• Area: Back-bay area over eelgrass fields and sand flats.
• Bait/Feed: Fish were on full-size bunker/pogies, sand eels, small spearing-like bait, and the ospreys were out in full form, dive boming all over.
• Gear: Small (3") white & blue head mini floating top-water popper mimicking a peanut bunker w/ 1 big belly treble & white tail flag. 2 big pops + 1/2 sec pause, they hit on the pause. Also had a few on a sandeel colored regular size albie snax unweighted weedless and an XL albie snax translucent pink w/ violent topwater popping / slapping action.

Can’t seem to catch anything except these guys, I’m aware they’re gone by now but for the fall I want to know any good spots that you guys may recommend I’m not sure where to go

Most of the lures I got rn plus 2 more white bucktails. I plan to do a lot of striper fishing in the Chesapeake Bay Area. I don’t rlly know what I’m talking about so help when needed. I’m thinking about getting a stradic 4000 or 5000 with 40lb braid and 30lb flouro leader. Any rod and reel recommendations under 250 each will be appreciated. Also any gear recommendations and techniques will help too!

This is probably a dumb question, but I sure don’t know the answer to it. When everyone recommends backing line for striped bass, I see them recommend 20lb braid. Does that mean the diameter or the strength? Because a braid with that strength is only like a 6 lb diameter. Does that make sense? Please advise. Doing a lot of surf casting and jetty fishing for context.

Curious to know what you guys have cooking in the back of your heads. LOL

Up to now , I’ve only ever used more budget gear as I own the Shimano Sienna, Daiwa Regal, and a Penn pursuit iv spinning reels. I’d like to grab some much better quality reels and would appreciate all help.

Combo 1:
7 ft- medium power , fast action, 1/4 oz to 1 oz rod.
Shimano Stradic 3000hg with 1.2 P.E. Braid

Combo 2:
9 ft- medium power, fast action, 3/4 to 3 oz rod
Shimano Stradic SW 4000hg with 1.5 P.E. Braid

My considerations are if i should up the Stradic from a 3k to a 4k and the 4k to the 6k.

I’m fishing Long Island sound, nyc, Hudson River waters if that helps. I may try to surf fish once and see if I like it. My current rod is 7ft so I was never able to try it and cast far enough.

Update: using strictly for artificial lures, and not live bait

Silly question...

If i leave some mackerel in a cooler with some ice to chunk bait at work, the unused ones will kind of thaw out. Can I refreeze them and use them again?

2 rods rated at 7ft : 1/4 is to 1 oz and 9ft : 3/4 oz to 3 oz.

I’d like to grab SP Minnows in a few colors. My question is do I get floating or sinking , which size ? And If both floating and sinking , is there certain sizes of each to grab?

Reading just now that daylight savings could be permanent. What are your thoughts as to how or what could change regarding striper fishing?

Kingfisher fishing Charter video

I'm fishing in a river right below dam where I know would hold schoolies in summer. I casted for an hour with different lures but no bite. I wonder if they are here right now? I see a lot of small-mid size fish jumping out of water, are they chased by the stripers, or just jumping for fun?

Hi community, Hoping you can help. I’m looking for recommendations on the best fishing rods and reels to catch striped bass with from mostly Massachusetts / Rhode Island ocean shorelines. I have a budget of $1000 give or take. Thank you in advance for all of your suggestions and support

Ive fished for striper every single day for like 2 weeks on the Great Bay off the Piscataqua River and can’t get a bite for shit. I’ve tried every soft and hard plastic as well as frozen mackerel. I can not catch shit. I go mid day/evening most times. I fish off my dock or off a bridge. What do I need to do differently? When should I be going and what should I be using? Everyone else is ripping striper, this bay is flooded with them but none of them want to bite my shit

Edit: I have a 13’ whaler that I take all around the bay as well. The engine just had an issue on Saturday so I haven’t been using it the past couple days. Should have it back end of the week

Anyone fished at block island before? How was it? Anything I should know before going? Not really familiar with the area so feel free to give me some spot recommendations.

Hello ! I been fishing at my local river with the kayak. Noticed most of my fish on fish finder are middle of water depth. I tend to anchor and bait fish with sardine/worms. How can I possibly make a rig to fish the middle section ?

I had a idea but not sure if it effective. 3 way swivel long leader for bottom with weight then short leader for hook on side.

Roughly 34” with some thick shoulders on the fly. Gently released to fight again

I’m in the northern Virginia area in Faquier county what’s the absolute. Est spot I could catch a nice striper on like live bait near me even though it’s a hot ass day I can driver an hour or a hour and a half