Boston Blitz: Big Stripers off Boston Harbor | S18 E5

When the stars align, and conditions are just right, large schools of ocean-going stripers move within range of fishermen in Boston Harbor. That's exactly what happened in Summer 2020, when Captain Brian Coombs of Get Tight Sport Fishing found big schools of BIG stripers smashing large baitfish on the surface. Brian called OTW's Chris Megan in on the bite, and the two enjoyed an exciting summer day on the water, running-and-gunning after blitzing bass just outside Boston Harbor.
The two use jigs and live bunker to fool stripers that seem to get larger as the day goes on.
Read Captain Brian Coombs' article about big pelagic stripers: www.onthewater.com/pelagic-st...
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For more Boston fishing action check out this episode:
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[@curtisg.8671]

Perfect timing of this video with the season approaching. Fishing anxiety has now begun....

[@Mass_bigbaits]

We take trips with capt Brian yearly! Dude knows his shit

[@normy2410]

Hey guys it's really awesome how much care you put into the fish to leave them healthy when they're released. Makes me want to spend more time thinking about how to keep them healthy when I'm catching them on the surf. Thanks for the vid!

[@huntfishnewengland]

Captain Coombs is the best in the biz!

[@chamberlainchronicales3147]

When they are blowing up and all the fish are that size anyone can get a 50. Do it off the beach way harder.

[@stevewenzel391]

This is a great example of some good sportsmanship. Awesome video, awesome fish, and awesome information!

[@OnTheWaterMedia]

Glad you enjoyed it Steve!

[@brendanwoerner3352]

Love the use of the rigging needle and bridle

[@OffTheCouchFishing]

I had the pleasure of fishing in Boston Harbor this summer. Caught lots of bass!!!

[@scottyd8900]

Wow i remember this kid when he worked in his dads bike shop .... Community bike in the south end Boston .... Good people ...im glad he's living the dream

[@PatriaFranco]

Very responsible fishing. Great video!

[@RDKelly12]

Stud stripers and great releases

Awesome fishing, congratulations. 🤩👍🎣👏👏👏

[@OnTheWaterMedia]

Thanks it was a great trip 👍

[@whatsthewordoutdoor2996]

Let's get hyped for the season! Can't wait!

[@zepofile]

Could you guys put out a video on how to fish a Tube and Worm some time?

[@OnTheWaterMedia]

We've done some tube and worm fishing videos in the past. Here's some links: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJywiommj9V-qNE kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4rNfKR5nrymm9U&feature=emb_title

[@zepofile]

@@OnTheWaterMedia Thanks guys!

[@ahmedalhabsi1615]

Damn I can't wait...I'm of looking at my boat with a shrink wrap on

[@webmoss]

Oh no, the secret is out of the baag

[@6atlantis]

Hey Brian, I’m a fellow Medford guy! I’m going to book a spot this season, I love to fish but usually only get in to schoolies in Maine on vacation. Also I noticed where you guys went at the end of the video and wanted to say Patsy was a dear friend of mine, I’ve knew him since the 1st grade! I think of him everyday. ❤️🎣

[@briancoombs9532]

Thanks! I actually married his sister. He was the best!

[@bonham728]

Set the hook on him !! I think the guy's been fishing once or twice. Treating him like his little grandson.

[@liftedpotato6973]

It heat of the moment try fishing with this guy you will understand

[@BillyKrefft]

Awesome!

[@OnTheWaterMedia]

Thanks!

[@Missourahgregg]

Gotta visit this captain

[@KCsniper79]

Great video guys, I’ve never fished the Boston harbor before I’m usually in the Cape, but from the looks of it I mean it looked amazing, quality and quantity were both there, awesome fishing fellas...🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@ryanadams6180]

Nah fishing sucks over here def don’t come up 🤫

[@KCsniper79]

@@ryanadams6180 I won’t be comin up, I’m already here I’m only 27 mins away from the harbor, an I only fish the Cape cause it is the best fishing hands down the best fishery, an 90% of my family live along the bay

[@ryanadams6180]

@@KCsniper79 idk man I thought all the big bass were gone from the cape. Went out around naushon area and MV sound with a prime tide didn’t mark anything not even a few schoolies on the map. Caught some 30 inchers casting into the beach that’s it

[@cjjones265]

You can just learn how to time the bite on a circle hook.

[@joshuariddensdale2126]

Bunker, mackerel, and squid have always worked for me. Dead, though. I've never used live bait from shore. When I go on the party boat, we use live eels.

[@Distantttt]

“blawck ahland, blawck ahland, blawck ahland….bawston haba” love boston folks lololoool

[@Wreck-it_Ralph]

I wish you guys would change that intro music.

[@zuluisbad6535]

Why

[@Datenkabel]

If the Cpts first thing to say is about properly releasing the fish you get an instant like!

[@thomasandersen6093]

Hey Brian, I am looking for a versatile setup that can catch schoolies all the way up to these larger 40lbs bass, any recommendations? I use mainly medium-sized poppers like the doc and lil doc.

[@briancoombs9532]

Hey Thomas, I like the shimano saragossa 5k with 30lb pp ss, shimano southeast teramar in medium heavy 7'6" extra fast. It's a fantastic setup for the $$$$

[@thomasandersen6093]

@@briancoombs9532 thanks Brian! Really appreciate the response.

[@maximusramirez1703]

Got em!! I’m going to Boston for first time this weekend to chase some stripers. any good stores nearby where I can pick up swimbaits and other good lures? Thanks

[@Skolmann]

What model rod/reels were you using ?

[@OnTheWaterMedia]

Shimano Grappler Rods and the Twin Power 5k Reels. More details at this point in the episode kzbin.info/www/bejne/onjCqouDd9x1g80

[@Skolmann]

@@OnTheWaterMedia Yes I realize it was a Grappler, was interested in knowing the exact model Grappler.

[@briancoombs9532]

Grappler type c , medium light, 7'10"

[@Skolmann]

@@briancoombs9532 Thanks for the reply...I have the 7’0” medium light Grappler paired with a Daiwa 5K BG MQ...would that be adequate for these fish ?

[@briancoombs9532]

@@Skolmann most likely, although the 7 foot won't cast as well.

[@thesouthernnortheast4991]

How deep do you fish ?

[@edwardmcharg9016]

Great job, but I will stick with Storm Buster Charters. Captain Vinnie really knows whats going on out there in the harbor

[@michaelagolia4882]

Why isn’t Anthony D not fishing in this video in these waters his father taught him how to fish in Boston harbor and loved fishing fir strippers Tony D was the best stripper fisherman ever and one of the best at fishing n general and he taught his sons well especially Anthony bad move on the water I’m a little disappointed

[@6atlantis]

❤️

[@aaronnokaoi]

That's a small fish cause you're cheating on a boat.

[@Bostonharborwater]

Where’s all the videos of you killing it from the shore??