Striper Surfcasting
Striper Surfcasting
I plan on surf casting in Maine this summer. What size hooks, weights , swivels etc do people run? How about stick baits recommendation and colors?
Re: Striper Surfcasting
Went to the local bait shop and got all setup. Kind of like Bens but with an accent. Figured bait would a pain si I went artificial , slugos and plugs.
Re: Striper Surfcasting
I fished off the Jette with slugos for three hours with one bite as the tide was coming in. I lost the fish. Watched seal after seal floating by hunting fish in between 5 boats drifting with mackerel . I talked to a local and he said the bite was on early around 8am for half hour or so but in general a slow day. There was a structure that the boats kept pounding and they did catch a couple 30"-40" stripers from what was said by other fisherman.
I did some surf casting each day but that was Slow. I figured with no locals around was a sign I was not in a good spot.
I ran into a guy from VT that stopped to chat when I was surf casting. One thing led to another and he says his friend is a charter boat captain on Champlain. Who I asked? Cloud Nine Charters was the reply. That would be obe white I say another VUHS alum. Small world.
I was on vacation with my family and to be able to chase stripers was a bonus. Add in lobster with a lot of laughs , priceless!
I did some surf casting each day but that was Slow. I figured with no locals around was a sign I was not in a good spot.
I ran into a guy from VT that stopped to chat when I was surf casting. One thing led to another and he says his friend is a charter boat captain on Champlain. Who I asked? Cloud Nine Charters was the reply. That would be obe white I say another VUHS alum. Small world.
I was on vacation with my family and to be able to chase stripers was a bonus. Add in lobster with a lot of laughs , priceless!
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Re: Striper Surfcasting
I'll be there in September for a four day week end. I don't think I can wet a line...it may not be "romantic" enough?
Catch and serve with lemon.
Gerry
Gerry
Re: Striper Surfcasting
Enjoy your vaca!