Catching Striped Bass in Boulder Fields

CORRECTION - Rod: Hogy System Inshore Spinning Rod (MH)
Fan Casting Technique: Captain Mike discusses fan casting around a boulder field, emphasizing covering the entire area by casting in different directions.
Optimal Conditions: Overcast night, high tide dropping, and wind against the tide allows for slow drifts and better fishing conditions.
Shoreline Structure Fishing Tips: Ideal wind situation is onshore, pushing bait to shore and striper in ambush.
Bait Control and Retrieval: Demonstrates the technique of stopping the bait before it hits the water for better line control and effective slow retrieval to keep the lure in the strike zone.
Lure Selection: Darker lures are recommended for low light conditions due to better visibility against the sky.
Hooking and Releasing Fish: Importance of quick and gentle handling of the fish, ensuring minimal stress and safe release.
Insights Based on Numbers
Fishing Depth: The boat is in 15 feet of water, but the lure is over boulders just 2-3 feet below the surface, highlighting the importance of choosing the right lure for the fishing depth.
Retrieve Speed: The slowest retrieve speed keeps the lure in the strike zone longer, increasing the chances of catching fish.
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00:00 - 01:00
Captain Mike introduces the concept of fan casting and its importance for covering the fishing area effectively.
Setting Up and Conditions
01:01 - 02:00
Explanation of the fishing conditions, including the overcast night, high tide, and the effect of wind and tide on the fishing strategy.
Techniques for Shoreline Structure Fishing
02:01 - 03:00
Detailed discussion on the optimal wind direction for shoreline structure fishing and how it affects bait and striper behavior.
Bait Control and Retrieval Techniques
03:01 - 04:00
Demonstration of stopping the bait before it hits the water for better line control and the importance of slow retrieval to keep the lure in the strike zone.
Lure Selection and Visibility
04:01 - 05:00
Explanation of why darker lures are more effective in low light conditions and how to use them effectively.
Hooking and Releasing Fish
05:01 - 05:44
Tips on handling and releasing fish safely to ensure their survival, with a live demonstration of catching and releasing a striped bass.

[@Aroundtheblocksportfishing]

From experience this is a great technique even on surface feeds- these baits can be fished lots of ways, sweep & pause is my fav.

[@stonerguitarist4690]

No get mad I caught them perfect bait size I not know them Bass