Surf Fishing Series "Why... by fshng2. Stripers to 50-plus inches in Rhode Island. Such locales are striper magnets drawing plenty of fish from the beginning of their migration until the end. Striped Bass inhabit the same general waters as largemouth bass, except stripers prefer rocky bottomed lakes and open water. Atlantic Striped Bass is among the species found to be below average while others flourish in the 2020 juvenile striped bass survey. I am a Rhode Island resident and passionate striped bass fisherman. Above the barrel swivel is a slider that has a clip for a pyramid lead weight. The most common rig has a circle hook tied to a fluorocarbon leader which is tied to a barrel swivel. In this week’s report we have news on the December print issue of The Fisherman Magazine; an update on the Northeast Striped Bass Study including a local tag return; excellent freshwater action with trout on Cape Cod, bass and pickerel in Rhode Island and a surprise stocking of some special trout in Connecticut; great mixed-bag bottom fishing action off Block Island; some big … 51: 378: Surfcasting Central (14 Viewing) A forum for Rockhoppers, Sandmen, Beachbuggies, etc. Chris Buchta is a dedicated New Jersey-based surfcaster who follows the striped bass north to Montauk, Rhode Island, and Cape Cod throughout the season. Smaller stripers are hitting plugs and shads in the dark, and tautog fishing from the jetties is still very good. 11-03-2019 09:14 PM. Recently we noticed striper activity in the surf. There have been hundreds of articles and dozens of books written about the striped bass surf fishing on the backside beaches. When the moon, sun, planets and stars line up on the Long Island South Shore horizon under my feet the fishing is alright. Keeper bass-This was a disappointment here in RI, but expected based on what we saw the year before. Fall fishing for striped bass has its ups and downs. Small, bucktail jigs, swimming plugs, and weighted, plastic baits cast with light salt water rod and reel combos using 10-15 lb. RI's NUMBER 1 Striper Blog with over THREE MILLION hits! My honest response to most budding surf-fisherman is as follows; in the last 30 years of my experience the absolute best place to catch striped bass on a consistent basis is around the mouths of estuary rivers. 769: 6,572: Stripers 101 - The Beginners clinic. They’re often found in deep, clear impoundments with water temperatures in the mid 70°F’s/21°C+. You can use chunks of mackerel for attracting the stripers. JCAA Position? My first day in the Rhode Island surf was dreamlike overcast, misty, and clean water washing over the rocks creating turbulent white water. We are hearing of 20-inch-class striped bass on the North Shore. Surfcasters would uproot their lives to spend the summer living and casting in this sandy mecca. Striped bass. A reel with a sealed (or at least water resistant) drag is preferred. Comments Off on Best Places for Striped Bass Fishing in Rhode Island. He has won Angler of the Year honors in the Shore Division of the Striper Cup. They are mixing with mackerel, which have always been known to attract even bigger fish. But, if current nonsensical commercial rules are set and commercial guys follow them, then I tend to put most (not all, people are still capable of making ethical choices) of the blame for the perilous stock reduction on the rule-makers for allowing the breed stock to be targeted. The commercial striped bass fishery needs to be phased out and eliminated or severely reduced. There’s a plethora of bait around including adult and peanut bunker, sand eels, and rain bait. RI's NUMBER 1 Striper Blog with over THREE MILLION hits! Striped Bass Surf Fishing - CRAZY FALL HOT BITE STRIPERS - The Bucktail & Bucktail Teaser. It's reefs and rocky shorelines make it a world class fishery. On July 19th, 2008 Peter Vican caught a 76 pound, 14 ounce striped bass around Block Island, RI. In general, striped bass are moving all over the state and are active. During the spring, after spawning in freshwater rivers, they move north from Chesapeake bay and the mid-Atlantic region as far north as Novia Scotia. Keepers, though scarce from shore, seemed to be running about 28 to 32 inches. During the spring and fall, however, striped bass are the talk of the dock. Surfcasting Mistakes. There were even reports of increased size. Trophy striped bass in the 40-to-50 pound range are being caught in Raritan Bay and off the beaches of Monmouth County. That was it and points out the problems with our striper fishery. There are reels for every budget. It would prove to be my biggest RI striper for the year. By Charlie Gregory. Bill Wetzel has been fishing the Long Island surf for more than 30 years. The spring belongs to the surfcaster, as stripers leaving Delaware Bay swim near the beaches as they round Cape May Point. They like the water rough and nasty it makes for easy pickings for feeding. Sooner or later the spinning reel is … Striped Bass fishing surrounded my life even around school, work, and living. I caught my share of striped bass on the Brewster Flats, but seeing my younger cousin, Chris Critelli, catch an 11-pound fish at sunset on one of our last days of vacation in 2005 was one of my favorite memories of all-time. Beach blitzes are still sporadic and the majority of the bass in the area have been cruising the shallows after dark. This bass was only 1 pound 10 ounces less than the world record striped bass and it became the RI State record. Chris is a tremendous fisherman, and an even better human being. Medium Long Range Open: 9’ Medium Heavy Power, Fast Action, 9’ This is the only shore rod that I have add to my collection of boat rods to feel complete when shore fishing. Had a nice bite with the striper for a couple of hours on the windy sand caked surf. Most of the fish are well over 38-inches and are being released. For catching striped bass in the surf, we recommend an 8′ to 10′ surf rod and spinning reel combo rated for 30lb braid and capable of handling lure weights up to 4 ounces. test line are popular with most anglers. Big migratory keepers hitting bunker chunks, some caught on plugs. Captain Michael specializes in inshore, nearshore light tackle sport fishing on his 22' bay boat targeting species that include striped bass, bluefish, bonito, false albacore, fluke, sea bass, tautog, and scup in and around Block Island Sound which is located off Watch Hill Rhode Island. Striper Talk -- Outflows: Francis Daignault: Ask Frank Daignault: 13: 10-29-2019 11:38 AM: New Striper Regs? The weather the last few days was perfect striped bass weather. Bait such as clams, fresh bunker, eels, or bloodworms are placed onto the hook. It wasn’t too long ago that the possibility to hook a very large striped bass existed on any cast on the backside beaches. Striped bass are highly migratory and voracious eaters, making them easy to find and a blast to catch. The bass aren’t shy and are hitting diamond jigs, shad, plugs, big spoons, eels, and bunker. I have fished the Rhody shore and surf three or four times a week in season for over 40 years. Rhode Island Striped Bass Timetables, Places to Fish, Latest in Equipment, Tackle and Plug Building, Rigging, Fishing Bait and Artificials, Info on other Fish, Techniques from Shore, Boat and Kayak! This can be done from any shoreline. The first "schoolie bass" are well short of keeper length, but provide excellent sport for young and old. Local surf-casters have reported a consistent striped bass bite around Jamestown and at the South County beaches. There are striped bass caught in this are as large as thirty-eight inches long. That fish went a solid 20 lbs. To see a photo and more about this striper follow this link: Peter Vican. Striped bass migrate to Rhode Island in large numbers starting in April. Now granted, I’m not talking about 40- to 50-pound bass, although my largest surf bass of 51 pounds was hooked on a Tsunami sand eel rigged as a teaser, but generally all bass from shorties of 20 inches up to 20 pounds or so seem to dial-into the teaser. Rhode Island Striped Bass Timetables, Places to Fish, Latest in Equipment, Tackle and Plug Building, Rigging, Fishing Bait and Artificials, Info on other Fish, Techniques from Shore, Boat and Kayak! Rhode Island though was the first place I decided to put the GoPro camera on my head. by wujekcity. Surf fishing for striped bass is a popular way to catch bass. Stamford by the Cows is another great area to fish. Surf: Fish Smarter, Not Harder While there is no substitute for time spent in the surf, there is more to consistent success than simply putting in long hours. But this is not a very swift fish nor is it graceful. Surf: Leader Talk October 8, 2020 by William A. Muller Too heavy a leader will alter lure performance, are more affected by wind and current, and good knots are more difficult to tie. I got my first keeper in RI on May 9th in the Bay. Fresh surf clams and chunks of bunker on fish-finder rigs will get the job done. Rhode Island State Record Striped Bass. Surf Fishing for Striped Bass. You just have to be in the right place at the right time to catch. Striped Bass are powerful fish and they enjoy the surf. There have been several nice striped bass catches in the surf. 04-02-2020 08:28 PM. Lastly, the shorter length (adjusted for surf talk) also accommodates for fishing in channels or inlets with lots of rip rap impeding your back cast. [Article: Top 5 Trolling Rigs for Striped Bass] Francine, of Betty & Nick’s Bait and Tackle in Seaside Park, says things have been a little quiet there this week, but a 45-inch bass was caught off the sand there last Thursday. Renowned surf angler, Rich Troxler, shares his thoughts, tactics, tips and tricks for surf casting success! 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