Kickoff to the 2023 Season - quick lesson in circle hooks and striped bass rigs

The first beach front outing of the 2023 season....which seems to have kicked off a lot earlier than usual. Obviously had to shake off the rust....but a good opportunity to talk about dead sticking for striped bass, different rigs, and circle hooks. This one is going to be more educational than action packed, but for the beginners its important to talk about. Feel free to drop your own tips and tricks in the comments section! If you have any 1 on 1 questions, please feel free to email me at [e-mail]

[@atlanticyak2069]

I only caught one striper this season from my kayak. Haven't spent much time out front honestly. Loved your fluke videos, great tips... I have a tip for your fishfunder set up. The slider goes on your main line not the leader. In finding fish you need to set your weight in then let the line out more than a few feet to be "finding" fish. Sometime I'll let mine outt 30 feet before I flip the bail. Just depends where the hole is or lip.

[@jonyana13]

Same happened to me last Saturday lost fish twice using circle hook pop off weather is nasty 🎣🐟👌

[@brianw6022]

My spring run had been ehhh nothing like last spring......always enjoy your videos

[@FromtheSurfNJ]

Dude….same here. Spring run was ok, but nothing like last year. AT ALL! Hope it gets better for you homie

[@offthehook8989]

Looking forward to this season n vids👍🏻

[@FromtheSurfNJ]

Now that we have 2 guys with GoPro’s going we should have more content for y’all! Tight lines 🤙

[@offthehook8989]

No ​bass vids yet?@@FromtheSurfNJ

[@scootersays]

Good to see you back! Here's to a great 2023. Tight lines!

[@FromtheSurfNJ]

Tight lines homie 🤙

[@peggoty75]

I am from MASS its the law as well , just a suggestion try bigger size the gap should be larger than the lower jaw of the target species

[@bobbles7749]

Couldn’t wait for this vid. Nice to see you back! Tight lines Eric hope to see you on the surf

[@bradamnj19]

Big E back on the water, been waiting for a new vid, was that sandyhook? Going to try there this weekend

[@scottpelfrey9418]

Love your videos! Keep it going!

[@gregshick6399]

Saw you at Eagles game!

[@robertmahon2820]

Your a hoot

[@JoseLopez-sn3tv]

Finally my bro is back!!! I’m been bangin em on the sod banks. We gotta hook up this year!

[@FromtheSurfNJ]

Let’s do it!

[@frankcastle9991]

Tight lines fellas

[@frankfoti7334]

If you can have only one surf rod what would it be. length and action and does most? Thank you for all the great videos

[@FromtheSurfNJ]

My casting rods are custom….so it’s kind of hard to give you a name brand. I have one OEM, I don’t like it. I’d say 7 foot, Medium heavy. Fluke is better when it’s fast action and you can feel everything. But if I’m bribing ONE rod….7 foot make it tough

[@shortfuse8570]

Brigantine was hot with drum and striper. unfortunately none for me.

[@FromtheSurfNJ]

Still looking for a drum this year. It’s a small window of opportunity

[@DJKittyPaws]

Where is this place? I'm a newbie fisherman

[@johnwaters4296]

I have had a lot of success with the Demon Perfect Inline Circle - 1x fine using the power snell knot from this KZbin video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoPTm6mBhpaqjck Only one surf caught Striper though (on a sand flea) with a FF rig but also plenty of freshwater fish with almost no gut hooking. I’ve heard there is better leverage with the straight shank. No baitholder barbs though. Thanks for another great video - tight lines

[@FromtheSurfNJ]

Thanks for the tips and the references 🙌

[@richmckay6600]

Newbie here , what size C hooks to use for stripers

[@FromtheSurfNJ]

I’ve always used 6….but will likely bump that up a size after this vid

[@jasonkemp202]

Your bud needs to bring some soap and wash your mouth out love ya vids talked to ya on beach twice up north once when Jim filmed me sea u soon bra

[@datangledangler609]

Welcome back! Tight lines! How do you feel about the new measurements on stripers, 28-31? Also, what are you using for bait?

[@FromtheSurfNJ]

Jim Hutchinson had a great video explaining why this is happening. It’s to sustain the fishery. Stats show that last years epic fall run out a big dent in the population. I mean….whatever. I don’t bitch about the rules much, I just follow them. Meat in the cooler at the end of the day is just a bonus to having fun, chillin with my boys, and making content. If I get a snack I get a snack 😂

[@stateniland]

'Dude! what Bro? O Dude! O no Dude! O Dude! What Bro? O no Dude! Dam Bro!