Northeast Angling - This Weeks Show

2008 Fire Island, NY - Striped Bass
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Captains Andy and Rich join their good friend professional angler Paul Michele to experience the monster striped bass bite in Great South Bay along the Fire Island beaches. The guys snag and hold live bunker in the schools and land too many big stripers to count up to 35lbs. The techniques in this show can be used by anyone working bunker schools in either the spring or fall. If you have questions about any of the equipment used during the show, please contact us or send us a message.

The spinning rod and reel combo used for snagging bunker and holding them in the schools featured a Shimano Spheros 8000 reel on a 7' Teramar rod rated for 15-30lb (model TMSF70H). This is a very versatile spinning outfit and is perfect for snagging bunker or throwing big poppers and swimmers.

The conventional rod and reel combo used for eel fishing features a Shimano Torium 20 reel on a Tallus conventional rod (model TLC-70MHA). This is a very versatile conventional outfit and is perfect for nearly all northeast bunker fishing applications.

The spinning reel is loaded with 30lb Berkley Fireline Crystal which is attached to a 3ft length of 5 0lb Yo-Zuri Disappearing Pink Fluorocarbon leader using a #10 Mustad Rolling Swivel. The small profile of the swivel virtually eliminates any chance of picking up debris. A large snap was tied to end of the leader using a clinch knot. The snap was attached to an un- weighted 10/0 Mustad treble hook.

The conventional reel was loaded with 30lb Berkley Big Game which is attached to a 4ft length of 80lb Yo-Zuri Disappearing Pink Fluorocarbon leader using a #10 Mustad Rolling Swivel. The rig is completed with a 8/0 Mustad Ultrapoint Beak Bait style hook. This is an incredibly sharp hook and is the most effective hook when using large live baits, whole dead baits, or chunk baits.

The Frabill net seen on this show was model 8410 - 26"x30" PowerCatch Landing Net (Tangle-free knotless – 36” deep) The large heavy mesh size (1 3/4”) makes this a good net for striped bass, cod, bluefish, etc. This net can handle bunker spoons (which will destroy lighter mesh) and resists bluefish teeth. Another choice would be model 8415 26"x30" PowerCatch Landing Net (tangle-free weighted – 38” deep). The mesh size (1 1/2”) makes this a good net for striped bass, cod, etc. The mesh has less water resistance than the tangle-free knotless, but can be damaged by bunker spoons and bluefish teeth. Click here to see all the different Frabill nets seen on the show!
The boat used was a 22ft Triton powered by a 250hp Mercury Verado. This boat is the real deal. With a deep-v hull and sharp entry, this boat will knife through a chop that would leave most boats back at the dock. The deck layout makes it the perfect platform for both inshore and offshore, plugging, trolling, or fishing your favorite hot spot at anchor. . Click here to learn more about this incredible boat and the gear and Raymarine electronics used on this boat.
LoadRite supplied the tandem axel roller trailed used to haul the boat. This trailer made launching and recovery a breeze and provided a real sense of security on the road. Click here to locate the LoadRite dealer nearest to you.
Capt Andy and Capt Rich wear bibs, jackets, shirts, and shorts from Old Harbor Outfitters. On their offshore trips they also use the unique fighting belts and tech shorts developed by the fishermen at OHO. They also offer a huge selection of fishing bags. The folks at Old Harbor Outfitters have a complete line of gear that addresses the needs of every inshore and offshore angler.
All the clothes worn by Capt Andy and Rich were embroidered by Darla Hall at Stitches by SWYCE. This is an embroiderer that caters exclusively to peoples passions! Be it a fishing vessel, club, event or favorite activity, Stitches by SWYCE can create the perfect image for shirts, caps, jackets and more.