How To Catch MONSTER STRIPED BASS ON LIVE BUNKER - Live Bait Fishing

[@EliasVFishing]

That little plastic coil on the hook was an old snell that I cut off. Very happy with this as a *basic* step to catch the big one! This week I have a 10k subscriber video giveaway + a what I do for a living vid with it. Time to put the big boy KZbin pants on.

[@dmdfishin]

Hope we can get there one day

[@jimmyceltic4120]

EliasVFishing I'm so friggin jealous i gotta catch a slob from a yak so i can check it off my list .

[@EliasVFishing]

This is probably the easiest and most reliable way to catch a good one IMO.

[@falconjr1453]

wow i cant believe ive been watching and enjoying your conent this long. 10k already!

[@phillipmichaels8650]

EliasVFishing hey Elias, great video. I'm doing some live lining soon for bonefish and was wondering if I was okay to use 50 lb braid instead of 80. I have about 145 yards of It too

[@jimmyceltic4120]

Really enjoy watching you Rich and SM

[@yakinwithbigfoot3832]

Jimmy Celtic same here man!

[@HOLLYWOOD-nd2pe]

For sure.. CPR.. Catch photo release.. i finally got my kayak not a hobie but a feelfree 11.5. havnt gotten the skunk off of it. hopfully i can go tomorrow 4/23. also looking foward to ordering some shads. have a blessed one fish on.

[@tiefsa]

I need your kayak! Man that striper was large!

[@11bayrat]

Very cool video,thanks for sharing.the bass are just starting to get here now from what I hear.I like though the nose and then trim the tail to slow him down.

[@reedrech1702]

Dude catches, pure respect to the soak

[@DinsmoreOutdoors]

Congrats on the big striper!! We use them for bait here to in FL but we call them pogies down here. Great king mackerel bait!!

[@stepitup5409]

I cried when you threw that Rock Fish back!!!

[@bulletvillareal8629]

New subscriber and glad to have found your informative videos. Hope to get my yak in the water to catch those stripers soon. Tight lines..... Keep up the good work !

[@SouthForkSalt]

Great video and audio. Good tips and observations.

[@mbtravel7294]

Nice fish! I am starting to catch schoolies on the beach by my house in Throgs neck😃

[@rondumb6055]

Love the videos man you inspire me have a great day man stay up 💪🏻

[@thefishermeng1]

cant u catch bunker on sabikis?

[@hitmizan]

cast net

[@snakemonkey555]

Nice video Elias, thanks for the tips!

[@TOmmcluk]

Blues are in had them today on diamond jigs non stop action

[@newenglandoutdoorlore]

Sweet video! Nice stripers!

[@dmdfishin]

Nice Elias, can't wait to get the kids on some of those fish man lol

[@EliasVFishing]

Soon enough you guys will have these fish... got the striper out of my system and have had a good season. Will start a few shore bluefish videos and crappie vids next week!

[@dmdfishin]

Nice can't wait to see. Blues are in already?

[@thesmokinsalmon]

I got a 22.7lb on 12lb mono on a portabote. U dont need shark gear unless u dont know how to handle it

[@rhdjdmda6]

U normally use barbless hooks?

[@mainemade300]

They make ballon sliders that's an take off ur line ,just twist I use them for gaint bluefin tuna on a big fish the inverts will push out an the outer will fall off ,that way it won't get caught in ur to eye or rollerguide

[@patrickkerner1471]

For 2021 only circle hooks when out for Stripers on bait in NY waters. You can bet DEC will be checking.

[@TheLowellD]

Elias- what size (lb) leader do you use when fishing with jigheads and not live lining? Thanks for the videos!

[@EliasVFishing]

Lowell DePalma 25lb flouro covers it when no blues around. 3 to 4 feet. Fish 3/4 oz to 1 1/2 oz depending on depth and current

[@jersonrestrepo]

Hey man, have you tried a sabiki rig for bunker? I have a feeling it would be really effective for them if you bait the rig.

[@LongIslandtoMd]

They dont hit hooks/eat bait.

[@23elbarber]

EliasVFishing Hey Elias, thanks for making these videos, it's definitely helping me step my game up and helping me become a better kayak angler. I was wondering if you could make a video specifically towards how to find and snag bunker. Thanks bro

[@LongIslandtoMd]

Look for disturbances on the surface of markings on your fish finder. Throw bunker snag into the school. Reel and rip. Reel and rip. Take bunker off snag.

[@SeragElayouby]

Hi Elias ! please can you give me information about fishing founder

[@EliasVFishing]

Serag Elayouby I don't winter flounder fish much anymore - but I will do a summer flounder rigging video or two!

[@hookedonfishingt.v.9118]

do you ever fish the raritan bay?

[@williamtrujillo8469]

Nice. Just learned something. Thank you

[@beng7782]

If you use the mouth closed method, and it eventually dies, it’s gonna float back up to the top of the water quickly? Right? Because it’s dead?

[@christianrontiris6888]

Do you drop the bunker to the bottom

[@marcoveltre3014]

Awesome video. that was a beautiful fish you caught.

[@hitmizan]

What is the bunker holder u have.

[@lureup9973]

I make lures for a living, and have often thought of making a striper plug that could be filled with chum or oil....what are your thoughts?

[@victorduran6320]

I caught perch and salted them up and froze them ! Would striper eat perch ?

[@hazefishingny3747]

I was at Floyd bennent on Saturday not one bite. Are the strippers a little deeper ???

[@RobEnglishImagery]

Very pretty fish.

[@AdamBrrFishing]

How do you like the Hobie Revo?! I like the extra speed but the space inside the boat is not great. Very slim on the sides rails. I dont think I would be able to give up my side trays in the Outback.

[@EliasVFishing]

Yeah that takes a little while to get used to. But when it's time to cover ground...it can't be beat. Both very good boats so that's why I have both! :)

[@KayakCatfish]

Another awesome video! Thanks for sharing! Is that a homemade bunker bag/livewell or did you buy that somewhere? I would like to get me one. I think that would be perfect for keeping skipjack alive here on the Tennessee River.

[@EliasVFishing]

I made one out of fencing material, zip ties, and sinkers! You can buy a nice fancy one too with a little more space too. My buddy Gene makes a nice mesh one also from www.eastcoastkayaktrollingtubes.com also

[@KayakCatfish]

EliasVFishing Thanks! I will definitely be making one this weekend. This is going to be great for keeping skipjack and white bass alive down here and I love the fact that it doesn't take up any space or add any weight to the kayak when not in use.

[@gyong8]

Elias have you ever tried to keep macks alive in them? Wonder if it'll work for that...

[@EliasVFishing]

Churchill George Yong should work. Just try one or two out first

[@hitmizan]

How many big bunker can you keep at a time in it?

[@Viper-cm6ff]

Do you ever hook them around the dorsal?

[@EliasVFishing]

On the kayak very rarely, more common on a boat or livelining with no weight from the shore.

[@Viper-cm6ff]

thanks good to know

[@jfisher101]

I didn't see it in your video but when you are trolling a live bait like this do you have to do a hook set or does the forward motion set the hook for you. Thanks

[@LongIslandtoMd]

Yes, you still need to set the hook. Even if trolling the bunker.

[@wilk7958]

Is there a reason why you use 80lb braid?

[@dylanvassilio8730]

where is this and what is the water depth

[@mikelusML]

Nice fish, how do you like the new boat?

[@EliasVFishing]

MikeLus it's awesome a little awkward to land fish but other than that

[@HOLLYWOOD-nd2pe]

yo that first bass on that live bunker was a fat beast. "yeah son fish on". i figured that about the bunker if u pinch his mouth he'll dig a little deeper.. wasnt to sure.

[@EliasVFishing]

Yeah had the girth for sure. Was about 38"/39" feasting on bunker. Guessing high 20 pound class pushing 30. I don't go crazy with measurements or weights on a nice fish unless I know it's THAT big. My main concern is getting just a shot of it quick and sending her off without killing it.

[@bruceturek262]

damn your good nice vid as always good information on hooking bunker thanks

[@juicekrewe8490]

Hey I'm moving to brooklyn in a few weeks from the south, do you eat the fish in the NYC waters, specifically the Jamaica Bay?

[@EliasVFishing]

Wouldn't eat stripers or blues from jbay personally from all the heavy sewage run off and chemicals coming off JFK airport.

[@juicekrewe8490]

EliasVFishing So what area would you recommend to keep my catch, I go to get meat in the freezer mainly.

[@LongIslandtoMd]

The ocean

[@sashaj1790]

What is the weight rating you would recommend for a rod for a big striper like that?

[@EliasVFishing]

Sasha J that Daiwa is a M power rod actually. Ugly stick also makes a similar one. I like a rod with a little more give when "livelining"

[@sashaj1790]

EliasVFishing Ok Thanks for the Advice. Is it so that you can have more feel of what's happening?

[@Jessejames007-p5s]

What’s state is this in?

[@gmclmc29]

Great video!

[@wilk7958]

Like how deep to add the weight

[@spydercliff09]

Great video love the education

[@EliasVFishing]

Maged Ibrahim thanks mag. New camera angles I configured seem to be perfect also when I am in one fish areas.

[@TriniTrav]

nice, how big was that striper?

[@EliasVFishing]

TriniTrav good fish, probably 30lb class.

[@kennynoun9785]

Are you gonna make a catch & cook stripper?

[@EliasVFishing]

Monday's vid. Grilled striper. Snuck the camera in on a charter opening day.

[@kennynoun9785]

EliasVFishing Awesome! Found you channel yesterday and I'm loving it!

[@karnage27]

Awesome Video.... thanks !

[@quranbriggs]

A bunker hit my lure before so I guess I was lucky it was my 1st one I was like woooow what’s this

[@tyrelllovitt4234]

Nice Video

[@meh2846]

Why the music ? Making feel like you're about to solve a mystery!

[@hookdup1927]

if you dont want the bait to swim away from the bass cut the bunkers tail fins off .

[@EliasVFishing]

have had mixed results doing that. They don't give off as much vibration swimming

[@staytight6340]

Was doing this last week and a 400 lb seal knocked me off my hobie. Thank God I had leashes on my rods Imagine trying to lip it then the seal comes out of nowhere and bam,your swimming!!!wtf

[@Engineer_Heathen]

Next catch and cook, fried bunker lol

[@EliasVFishing]

xIEm1n3m get ready...

[@tyrelllovitt4234]

👍👍

[@smokster0604]

Do I ever want to enter the give away......great info ....

[@EliasVFishing]

smokster0604 Probably next Saturday that vid will go up

[@lambamthankyoumaam]

I could've sworn I've caught bunker on a sibiki rig

[@phillipmichaels8650]

Nic L you very well could have. bunker swim with their mouths open and you could of snagged one in the mouth

[@andybrotonsfishing]

striped is a great fish I also fish in France go on a tour on my youtube channel. have a good day

[@loganmeister3469]

Bro you don’t even have to troll or move it just let the line out and bro if the bunker are deep if you see streaks on the bottom going up the bass are at the bottom budy

[@TB-ll4ko]

I’m never watching videos where the fisherman buys all this equipment, line, and hooks,etc. and catches a nice fish, only to put it back in the water. What a waste of money and time if you ask me. I want fish for dinner...😉

[@Corneeelius]

Nobody asked u bro

[@710jarold3]

please dont put music

[@loganmeister3469]

I am sorry but that is just to big of a hook I am surprised you even hooked one though

[@MrSway-kt2bo]

I have a tip for you. Don't handle and leave the fish out of the water that long for a camera shot especially If your just gonna release them.