MOST IMPORTANT THING TO BRING! DIY Cape Cod Canal Striper Trip

Bourne, Mass. Chasing big striped bass from shore. First trip, completely DIY, I will show you where to stay, where to rent the bike, and what lures and tackle to use. I will also share the most important thing to bring (which I forgot....).

[@DanEvan]

Don’t worry about the line rating on the rod so much as the weight rating. An outstanding rod on a budget is the 11’ Tsunami Trophy II rated 4-10 oz. While rated 4-10 it’s more of a 2-8 which is going to cover everything you’re going to want to throw....and for $130 that rod is an absolute steal and I’d say that model paired with a 5000 or 6500 Daiwa BG is the absolute best entry level quality setup you can get for the money. You could land a 40 pounder on a double star moon tide with that setup and everything said and done the combo is only like $270

[@williamwalsh6282]

I got that exact combo…. landed several 30-40 lbers

[@DanEvan]

@@williamwalsh6282That’s awesome man! How did the rod perform for you in terms of casting performance & fish fighting etc?

[@williamwalsh6282]

@@DanEvan I bought it last year at Canal B+T…. Told the guy I was on a budget and needed a rod for the canal and he immediately pulled that out and said this is what you need….I used an old Penn 950 reel but changed to the Diawa this year and I am happy for the $$ with that. I do alright with castin b/c of the length but maybe lose a little b/c it is a little stiff. It’s probably overkill for schoolies but for larger fish it’s what you need especially in that current.

[@bignosebassin9781]

Just a heads up , when fighting a fish that takes u down current. Fight it from where ur standing. The fish will angle out towards shore and u can reel it in nice and easy once he gets out of the current

[@staytight6340]

Glad you enjoyed yourself here!!

[@robertthorpe7362]

Ditch the travel rod and the bait caster. Get a setup that will allow you to get to the waters edge and fight the fish. Listen to Dan Evan’s recommendations. That setup will get you in the game and will perform at the level required.

[@Sir_Defyable]

Stopped watching as soon as I saw the liveliner drag knob. No courtesy to the other guys fishing

[@williamwalsh6282]

Couldn’t see…. But wonder how many guys he hung up while fighting wight weight gear.

[@joepiro3963]

Thanks henry,we're gonna turn half our salmon trip into a striper/salmon here in oct great info. Think we live pretty close if you were fishing in yellow breeches.

[@HenryDunnthatsDUNN]

Cool, I was fishing the Salmon River last week and it was pretty slow, I rather be rocking the canal again!

[@joepiro3963]

@@HenryDunnthatsDUNN yo henry, we did cape cod at the tail end of what's is called the run. We got some small ones. And also a low turn out cause of warm water temp for salmon in n.y., perhaps my brother and i will go up for big brownies later. The thing that bothers me is the fishermen that just crowd you with no regard and think that it's ok. A great trip it's on the calendar already.

[@HenryDunnthatsDUNN]

@@joepiro3963 It was slow in Pulaski for me as well. The fishing by the trestle was good but I couldn't get the fish out of the spans when I hooked up.

[@fishking694]

Nice stuff bud!

[@yancaster]

Jozzz for you... I like

[@ericcabral4799]

Shows up to a gun fight with a butter knife lmfao

[@kevind3203]

Fish is like... please stop pulling me backwards and drowning me. Even so, you're still the man and caught some hogs.

[@tutayp2]

Lol😅😅😅😂 you almost you almost walked the entire canal walking

[@chriskane29]

The bone white Sebille Magic Swimmer lure is not a con- haha...it's expensive but it works.

[@noelbishop4437]

When were you down there? I spent 5 days down there August 28-3rd and didnt catchc a single thing.

[@HenryDunnthatsDUNN]

Gotta be close to the full moon, 3 days before, 3 days after, I was there early August

[@noelbishop4437]

@@HenryDunnthatsDUNN oh we were there during the blitz. I usually do better on new moons.

[@christiancastellanos542]

How many pounds was your fishing line rated for i need it!!!

[@vsonic86]

Oh man that is a lovely lure but it is very costly.

[@loganbird2413]

Not for saltwater

[@tutayp2]

you are pulling or fish is dragging you lol😅👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🦈🐄

[@johnnyboysky2274]

Beer!!!

[@vsonic86]

I heard some anglers would get so angry just because some other people are using a rod 7'6.

[@tmccull98]

which is ridiculous, let them use what they want, not everyone can afford the good stuff. We are fishermen we will adapt.

[@robertthorpe7362]

You will get owned by a big fish in the canal on a 7’6” rod. He’s lucky it wasn’t a weekend. No way he would be able to get dragged down the riprap chasing the fish on a Sat morning. Too many people.

[@outinthenortheast2728]

@@tmccull98 Stfu lol don't hit the canal if you can't afford to at least go and buy a 10 foot rod. Come on man. They're the same price as the average bass rod these days.

[@tmccull98]

@@outinthenortheast2728 I know what I can and can't afford, I'm speaking for those who can't! I use cheap stuff when I'm at my home creeks, I bring the big guns when I'm doing heavy lifting!

[@TonyCantShoot]

What rod are you using and is it heavy or medium/heavy

[@HenryDunnthatsDUNN]

Medium heavy, it was barely holding those fish...

[@TonyCantShoot]

Henry Dunn what’s the lure rating on your rod

[@bgj4103]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 i thought it was going to be a 80lbr it was a 8lbr 😂😂😂😂😂😂 dragged down the whole canal by a 27in fish 😂😂😂 that was awesome 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@sonnyvu3543]

I came there then I can not find the parking lot can you tell me where is it please

[@philgulino4951]

Theres a dozen parking lots boss. Pick one on either side and start walking/ riding and fishing

[@ron6064]

ride your damn bike

[@SRTKOVA]

@@ron6064 🤣🤣goddam ppl don't learn

[@sonnyvu3543]

tell me the parking lot brother please

[@nasiasteel9105]

Slammer 3 5500 would have turn them around already 40 pounds of drag Plus

[@fishingmassachusetts6733]

Do you know what pole you were fishing near?

[@brucebainmatunucksurfrat7911]

Bass Smacker the barber pole or the stripper pole probably

[@HenryDunnthatsDUNN]

270, I think

[@fishingmassachusetts6733]

@ Bruce Bain lmao thanks

[@fishingmassachusetts6733]

Bruce Bain lmao thanks for the tip

[@ysoutdoorgaming3367]

@@brucebainmatunucksurfrat7911 what's up Bruce any fish latley?

[@fishmarket22]

Please tell me in the parking lot

[@NFiltr8Red]

Wrong rod/reel.