Striped Bass? 2024
FishChaser1 reply :
Anyone wanna help me catch my first striped bass? I've been out a few times but can't seem to get a bite. I was chunking herring and mackerel. I'm at MA's east coast
KritterGitter reply :
What kind of water are you fishing? Surf, inshore etc?
FishChaser1 reply :
fishing from a pier right by a dock
KritterGitter reply :
If your gonna go with bait I would suggest bunker or softshell crabs. Other than that I would use artificial.(All I use for em) Soft plastic swimbaits/flukes pink, white or chartreuse ranging from 5" to 9" on a lead head of chosen weight, gotcha plugs, gulp swimming mullets 5-6" etc. They gotta be in there tho, keep an eye on local fishing reports and dont waste your time fishing slack tide, best time is either tide going out or coming in.
FishChaser1 reply :
Today I fished the tide going out with some herring and again not a bite 
but i know there are stripers in these waters. Do you have any ideas what I could be doing wrong?
KritterGitter reply :
What kinda rig setup are you using? I normally use a double drop rig with 5/0 or 6/0 circle hooks. I would start trying other bait also. If they are in there its just a matter of finding what bait they want. Fresh sand fleas/mole crabs are another killer bait. I also suggest giving the artificial lures a try, 90% of my stripers are caught on em. Try changing up the times you fish also if you can, try early am or late pm with a moving tide. everything Ive mentioned here is what I practice in Ocean City, MD and Assateague Island and its worked so far.
Also the main run of stripers last I heard is only off of the coast of NY, so maybe the next few weeks will be more productive for ya.
Hyrule Bass reply :
charteuse swimbaits have always seemed to work for me, in fresh water lakes as well as in the chesapeake bay.
OroBass reply :
I stripper fish a lot because I live close to Sacramento delta. The rig is simple. A sliding weight holder then a bead, swivel, 2 ft leader and quality bait hook 4/0. Weight varies from number 2 to 7 depending on current. I use cut bait and tie the bait on to the hook with magic thread or sewing thread. I use sardines, anchovies, pile worms, shad and eels. Almost same setup we use for sturgeon. You can also use live minnows but they are a pain. Plastics work to but fresh cut bait is how it's done. Good luck
OroBass reply :
Granted these are west coast strippers. It's not uncommon to catch 30 or more fish a day ranging from 12 inches to 20 lbs. Some guy caught a 55 lbs a few weeks ago.
FishChaser1 reply :
On 6/8/2014 at 8:05 PM, KritterGitter said:What kinda rig setup are you using? I normally use a double drop rig with 5/0 or 6/0 circle hooks. I would start trying other bait also. If they are in there its just a matter of finding what bait they want. Fresh sand fleas/mole crabs are another killer bait. I also suggest giving the artificial lures a try, 90% of my stripers are caught on em. Try changing up the times you fish also if you can, try early am or late pm with a moving tide. everything Ive mentioned here is what I practice in Ocean City, MD and Assateague Island and its worked so far.
Also the main run of stripers last I heard is only off of the coast of NY, so maybe the next few weeks will be more productive for ya.
I was using a fish finder rig with 5/0 circle hook. On my other rod I tried using a soft plastic shad on a jig head, no luck. And what do you mean the main run of stripers? are they migrating?
FirstnameLastname reply :
Haven't caught my first either, I fish from Newbury port to rye by and haven't caught a thing. Tried cut squid, gulp, fake stuff, nada.
SirSnookalot reply :
Surprised no one has mentioned single surgical tubes for casting and umbrella rigs with tubes for trolling. Whether it's a diamond jig, acme spoon, and a host of other brands (basically all the same) with thinner tubes using a limerick work very good for stripers and any kind of ocean fish. Outlet bait has a $9.99 Bead Tackle Wobble Eel for $2.99, I use them all the time. Eels are an excellent live bait.
The barracuda tubes I make are an exact design from a Maryland fisherman originally developed the lure for stripers and bluefish, kingfish hit them too as well as cudas.
Shanes7614 reply :
Two baits I can't believe haven't been mentioned are clams whic work better with elastic string holding them on the hook and eels!!!!! Fished both on fish finder rigs and kill them all the time. Think eels tend to work a little better I the fall but if they are present where your fishing now they are a stripers candy. And to answer another question. Yes they are migrating. Don't tend to hit the mass Maine area till late June. Bite is happening mostly in Nj/NY area. Hope this helps.
Shanes7614 reply :
Great call sir snook. Those tubes mimic eels to my best knowledge. They also love sand and blood worms at certain times of year.
Shanes7614 reply :
Just like freshwater bass. Stripers like structure also. Rocky bottoms and any type of wooden structures if in a decent depth of water. Say 10ft plus or deeper. Stripers will sit right next to them as an ambush point to grab a quick snack as something passes by. Clams work great and if you have a boat follow behind a clamming boat and watch as the stripers boil behind eating any morsels the boat discharges. If using from land break cleaned shells with small aluminum bat into the water as chum.
Shanes7614 reply :
Sorry snook. Just noticed you mentioned eels as well. tERRIFIC bait. One of my favorites. Just need to get them down past the bluefish first. Lol. And if using bunker. Use the heads of dead/frozen baits. Blues will leave the bonier heads alone for the most part.
OroBass reply :
Never tried clams I'm fishing the Sacramento delta and we catch Em on cut baits on a single drop shot. I will have to see if I can get some clams but cut bait tied to the hook with magic thread works out here.
Shanes7614 reply :
Clams work excellent. My PB striper was caught in a clam. 42#. I use magic/elastic thread as well to hold then on. When the bass are finicky they will even suck the belly/guts of the clams off your bait with not even the slightest notice unless holding your rod in hand.
SirSnookalot reply :
On 6/10/2014 at 1:24 PM, Shanes7614 said:Clams work excellent. My PB striper was caught in a clam. 42#. I use magic/elastic thread as well to hold then on. When the bass are finicky they will even suck the belly/guts of the clams off your bait with not even the slightest notice unless holding your rod in hand.
In salt water when using cut bait it's the norm not the exception to have your bait completely removed from the hook without ever feeling a thing. The line or rod being used makes no difference, amazing how they can nibble around the hook. Even toothy critters like kingfish do it all the time, however when trolling or casting they will give a heck of a strike then.
FishChaser1 reply :
Thanks for the suggestions guys. But if they're migrating does that mean there are none in these waters or just that the main group of them aren't here? Because I hear the bite is already pretty good on the right day.
Shanes7614 reply :
Probably means the bigger run if them hasn't reached your area yet. Give it a couple weeks and they should def be near you. The smaller fish tend to show first in little waves and then they will all get there. Depends also in how close you are to a river that they spawn in.
shanksmare reply :
You might try fishing at night. Of course the most important aspect is being there when the fish are there. Many spots are tide dependent. Where specifically are you fishing? Right now I've heard that the Cape Cod Canal has had some good bites on early morning east tides. Whereas up in Plymouth the bite has been rather slow.
If you are going to try fishing with live eels, I would suggest not using a fishfinder rig. They will make a tangle that will get you reaching for a knife. Simply use a single hook on the end of your line. If you kill the eel first then the FF rig will work fine.
The waters warm faster in the back bays than the outer surf so they may be more productive now.
Good Luck! Have fun.
BassWhole! reply :
We were in Boston Harbor near Quincy this week flounder fishing, plenty of stripers around.
everythingthatswims reply :
On 6/8/2014 at 11:01 PM, OroBass said:Granted these are west coast strippers. It's not uncommon to catch 30 or more fish a day ranging from 12 inches to 20 lbs. Some guy caught a 55 lbs a few weeks ago.
Haha east coast stripers have got ya beat, the true slobs come from over here. 40-50lb fish are not uncommon. We caught 3 big ones one day a few years back while drifting eels, a 48lb, a 45lb, and a 42lb.
OroBass reply :
I believe it. But I've never fished over in your yard haha so I can only give advice on how we do in the Sacramento delta but a guide caught a 55 lb a mile up from us and we sturgeon fish at the same time! Tight lines.
OroBass reply :
Stripper came from the east coast I think and brought over here and we thank you.
IAY reply :
I am trying to get my first striped bass as well. I will be fishing from shore with a 10 foot cheap okuma elite rod that is rated for 1 to 3 oz lures. Anyone know a good spot around Maryland and what lures I should be using?
Shanes7614 reply :
Clams or menhaden
Maxximus Redneckus reply :
Pointlookout down my way is giving me up some rock.i use spooks on top with a moving tide and squid
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