Striper Fishing Pros don’t want beginners to know this. How to catch Striped Bass. Live bait Spoons

[@fpvaddictdad2730]

Love your videos, I am learning so much.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

@@fpvaddictdad2730 I love hearing that. I really appreciate that brother! 👍👍🙏🙏

[@billreddochoutdoors5968]

Great video Mike! You are always trying to help other anglers by sharing tips and techniques and your efforts are greatly appreciated 👊🙏

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks Bill!!! My man!

[@MaintenanceDepartment-t2i]

mike, I always enjoy your lessons, Iam an okay novice fisherman and you teach and educate without talking down to us beginners

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

@@MaintenanceDepartment-t2i thanks brother!!! I’m really glad you feel that way!! I appreciate it a bunch👍👍👍❤️

[@oscarhenriquez4818]

Great video. Lots of good information presented in a way that’s easy to understand for an average guy who wants to fish when he has some time. It’s all accessible. Thank you for all the great content.

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

I hope everyone heard Mike when he said”you don’t have to spend a lot of money to go fishing when bait is busting” excellent point just go fishing and have fun ❤

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks Ken!!! 🙏🙏

[@TalkFishTVHawaiianDan]

Huge fan my awesome bruddah! Been sub-ed and following your channel for years! We truly value and appreciate you Mike! You're teaching skills keep getting better and better every year! Keep em coming and keep spreading da AaaLoHaa🤙

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Wow! Thanks brother!! That means a lot coming from you! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😁

[@rolandogarza1151]

Great tips capt. Keep up the good work! Tight lines brotha!🎣

[@chs417]

awesome video! thank you for taking the time to explain using the circle hooks. I'm getting lots of bites, but having problems hooking up. After watching that explanation I see I'm too impatient, and I'm not reeling enough before I take it out of the rod holder! also I was one who asked about the rod rails, and you answered that as well. thanks again!

[@dannyneihart1821]

Very informative video! I am always amazed at the striper fishery you folks have. Thanks for the videos!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks Danny!! I always appreciate your support brother! 👍👍🙏🙏

[@TS-nb9ko]

It's always good with capt.mike

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thank you sir!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@Markb8608]

Hi Mike. I bought two of thema couple of years ago. Nice rodholders.

[@luccigucci1569]

We used the circle hook technique this weekend and had a lot more hook ups- I didn’t realize we should let fish hook it self- thank you

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

That’s awesome!!! Love to hear it! Where are you fishing right now?

[@Rubo7]

Awsome video! Great information. Keep the videos coming. 👍

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

@@Rubo7 thanks brother!! Will do!! ❤️👍😁

[@jimmylowe1233]

Pretty good work for a bunch of Yankees.I hate to admit it but your the best.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks Jimmy!!😜. I’m technically a DAMN Yankee. I moved to NC 31 years ago. 👍

[@oldhippie7538]

I learned a ton from this one, thanks!❤

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother!!!🙏🙏. I appreciate your continued support Old Hippie😁😁😉

[@pavetech6980]

Great advice Mike 👍

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother!!! 👍👍🙏🙏

[@jamiejames9828]

Awesome lesson as usual

[@larryhobbs8769]

Good one Mike. Man your almost at 100k subs. That says something. Thanks

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks Larry! I appreciate that!! It hasn’t been easy, but that’s what makes it so rewarding. 🙏👍👍

[@prolinesport8395]

Great video man. Any chance we will ever see 7’ striper stealth rods? I have one in 7’6” and it’s great, but too big for my rod locker.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Great question. That’s a real possibility. I know that they can’t go longer because shipping prices are around double the price or so. I’ll forward your message over to them. 👍👍

[@austincollins6264]

Hey Mike just wandering if you have tried out the new airmar tm185 medium ultra wide chirp transducer with 57-73 degrees port to starboard cone angle and how you think that will do for the striped bass in the shallower water compared to your 165 ultra high wide chirp 30 degree cone angle

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Not yet because the Simrad software needs an update.

[@penny2cocoa1]

I love watching your informative videos! I'm slowly building my Striper fishing gear arsenal. Snagging bunker on light freshwater gear was fun, but past rotator cuff surgery is hurting, so I'm ready to spend the $ for a cast net. For me, at age 69, do you recommend a six, right or ten foot diameter? You've helped me so much already! I'm hooked! I am though, not good with technology. How do I get to your links from your U-Tube videos? Mike G.

[@robertwestrom6878]

Thanks for the great tips!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks Robert!! I appreciate your support brother!

[@duffmeister6480]

Mike, what was that product you use to rinse salt off your boat ? Thanks.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

I actually just use water on everything, but I sprayed Terragon ceramic spray on the outboard and it was pretty awesome. I think it’s called Mudslide. 👍👍

[@joefish547]

When I live line like that I like to hook the bait behind the dorsal fin. It seems like I get more clean hook sets in the corner of there mouth. And in shallow water the bait stays on top flopping around till gets crushed.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

It definitely makes the bait more attractive. Both methods have pros and cons and I use em both. Dorsal hook is great in shallow water because the bait is near the surface, but not good in deeper water or hooking smaller fish. They almost always grab the bait headfirst which is great for bigger fish but small fish swim around with it only half down the pipe. Hook in the mouth keeps the bait oxygenated and more lively. It’s good for deeper water even without a weight, but it can’t compete with dorsal hook in water less than 15ft deep. It’s VERY attractive just under the surface. 👍👍. Great info brother!! I appreciate it! 😁😁🙏🙏

[@toddatlastfishing2160]

Mike would you use spoons in fresh water lakes

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Definitely! 👍👍👍That’s actually where we started using them first. They were designed by a B.A.S.S. Pro named Ben Parker to catch Largemouth bass that feed on big Gizzard Shad. The top 10 for the following year or 2 was nearly all guys that Ben gave spoons to. 👍👍. Catch em all bro!! I’d love to hear your opinion. Thanks!!!!!🙏🙏🙏👍😁

[@garytingler3222]

Mike, that was a great educational video. Thanks man. Off to the wedding☹

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks Gary!! I Hope the wedding was as fun as fishing. 😏😏😜😜

[@chrystalshepherd4287]

Is this method effective for Freshwater reservoir striper as well?

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Absolutely. Just make sure the water is cool where the bait is popping on the surface. In the middle of summer you’ll see bait, but Stripers can’t handle 90 degree surface temperatures.

[@Naggarguy]

i completely ignore bunker that are in 30 foot or more of water , 15 to 23 foot is the sweet spot cruise down the beach with sidescan in that depth range.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Hell yea brother!! Thanks for your comment. 👍👍👍

[@danchapman3292]

May want to find a new link to those circle hooks. $34 each?

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Dang. I’ll check now. Thanks for the heads up. Which brand was it? I use 3

[@danchapman3292]

@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS the Owner American 5363-101. Your link didn't say which size, but assuming a 3/0 or 4/0. Love your videos by the way. Would like to see more Smith Mountain Lake videos and how to catch those finicky fish!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

@@danchapman3292 Here’s a good one. In salt I use 7/0-9/0. In lakes I’m usually using 2/0-3/0. On Herring and Shad. For big Gizzards i use 5/0 mostly DEMON CIRCLE HOOKS amzn.to/3Todh7b

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

@@danchapman3292 I really need to get back there for sure! I appreciate the kind words brother!!! The Owner MUTU are excellent, but can be tricky to find sometimes. I use Demon Circles mostly because of that, but I’m seeing same results really. If you get the MUTU straighten out the offset. 👍👍

[@robertrusso2122]

Hey Mike just sent you a email, Long Island fishing 🎣🎣🎣

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Got it!!!👍👍