Top Water Striped Bass. Spring Popper Fishing Upper Narragansett Bay

[@newyota1]

Just got back from Narragansett and fished alittle Friday and Sat..Tried alittle fishing at black point and got one black fish..Wind picked up Friday.Drove down to Point Judith.Did not realize it was being repaired and of limits to fish, unless you go there on maybe at night or Sunday when no one is around.Should be in the Bay like you maybe to avoid the windy conditions.Was using some swim baits for the stripers.Guess early and late are best times.

[@jimfournier9065]

newyota1 Point Judith is finished, they did an excellent job on it!

[@bflewis9713]

My 2 favorite things fishing and railroad tracks! Can't wait to see some of your Montauk/ Long Island videos!

[@FishAholicTV]

haha sounds good. Glad to hear your looking forward to some cool Montauk videos Im planning some cool ones but in the end its a throw up in the air so hopefully everything works out.

[@godfammusic]

Great tips on the top water

[@MassWalt]

Great videos, thanks! I've been fishing this area of Narragansett Bay by foot and boat. When it's hot it's hot, when it's not.....etc. Looking forward to getting some Spring schoolies soon. Last fall this area was HOT HOT with Bluefish late last summer. Keep up the good fishing, and thanks again for the great videos!!

[@BagwellFishing]

Love Topwater

[@wrecks2reefsfishing440]

lol i fished right after my last final and did well too fishing wise...hope you did well also!

[@irbinortiz5843]

What the address

[@smokster0604]

They look a lot like a Creek chub love the video.......

[@FishAholicTV]

Thanks yeah a little bit.

[@Exploremorefishing]

Question for you Rich, so I noticed there were no birds dropping or any signs of baitfish boiling ....what made you pick a top water lure? How do you approach your choice of lure?

[@FishAholicTV]

Yeah well actually this was my first time to this spot so a very good question. But usually when I am assessing the conditions for what bait to fish or what baits will work I look at the tide, is it moving is it going out?, coming in?, bottom type(sandy, rock, etc and depth flat or quickly dropping off) here at this location I new I was fishing a rocky flat and because it was the top of the tide the fish usually get pushed up on top of the flat as the water comes in then as the water drops they retreat. In addition because of the flat calm water and early morning conditions bass in this scenario are going to be cruising suspended looking for bait up on that flat. I prob could of through a variety of baits like bucktail, or Swimbait but I opted for the popper because the conditions were perfect. If I was fishing this spot mid day on a falling tide I would prob throw a bucktail or Swimbait and the same on a rising tide. But once the tide is almost high is high or is just about to go out

[@FishAholicTV]

And it's evening or morning those fish are going to be pushed up or up and a popper will get the job done

[@Exploremorefishing]

+FishAholic Fishing I see ...man there's just so much to take into consideration LOL...I'm still trying to figure all this stuff out ...I'm always thinking ok so where am I , what should I use , and why?...hey at least the wheels are turning ...just a matter of time before I figure this stuff out, of course with your help its making this easier , Thanks again

[@FishAholicTV]

Yeah eventually it will just become second nature like if you learned a new language at a young age i started catching fish specifically striped bass when i was like 5 so i just know what to look for and when is the right time to go its like programmed haha. Glad to hear i help a little,

[@Exploremorefishing]

+FishAholic Fishing lol you always do, keep up the great work very very appreciated

[@michaelsimko7694]

Light tackle fishing for schoolies and smaller keepers is so much fun vs 1 big cow on the heavy duty setup and gear! The way a 26" striper fights for its size vs a 44" is what I call "wild crazy kid vs drunk old man". Rather play tug of war instead of hauling in dead weight after that long run. My setup is a Conflict 2500 with 14lb Berkley Trilene Braid on a 7'6" Star Rods Stellar or sometimes on a 7'6" Field & Stream Inferno.

[@FishAholicTV]

yeah very true sometimes going light is all you need to make a smaller fish feel like your 40. haha I try and go light in most situations but sometimes a bigger setup is necessary depending on the conditions. Good Setup! keep fishing tight lines!

[@michaelsimko7694]

Sometimes I use my 9' Star Rods Stellar with the same reel and line if I'm throwing heavier lures and need to get out farther. Landed a 39" 20 pound 13 ounce striper with 15 pound braid last year. Just need to know how to handle the fish and make sure the drag is set.

[@FishAholicTV]

Nice setup, yeah exactly its all about how you handle the fish. If theres not crazy structure around your good but you know if your fishing around like a bridge with lots of structure you dont bring a knife to a gunfight.

[@michaelsimko7694]

90% of the time I spend surfcasting is where there's hardly any rocks and it's mostly sandy, such as flats and reefs. If the tide is too high or the fish are active in a certain area, I'll be near rocks or standing on some rocks just above the water, but not as rocky as Montauk and Block Island. 1 other habitat I only fish during the spring and fall striper runs is lower tidal rivers that have current.

[@maxschoolman3950]

Hi in the back bays of long island do you think it's to early for schoolies or striped bass. Thanks, nice vid btw

[@TheWanderer4171]

Hey do you ever do some Thames river fishing when CT?

[@jimfournier9065]

brackish waters I have tried it in Norwich, the bass do get up there!

[@tomobrien6506]

What light tackle poppers would you recommend for spring schoolers?

[@FishAholicTV]

Well this Smackit Jr like I am using now and as well small 1oz wood Gibbs bottle nose poppers. I'll make a video soon using the Gibbs poppers.

[@tylermansfield9091]

Great video. That happened me too with the smack it jr poppers when I caught Bluefish on them. I don't think the hardware on that comes on those plugs are that great

[@bassraider8105]

Are you Going to keep making videos after you leave Rhode island

[@FishAholicTV]

Haha off course I'm going to be stationed in Montauk NY all summer and fall so the Mecca for fishing!

[@bassraider8105]

+FishAholic Fishing o.o k that's good

[@thomassorice]

Where in Rhode Island is this

[@webmoss]

Thomas Sorice East Providence

[@chimpy7267]

What you going to school for man

[@FishAholicTV]

Entrepreneurship half a year left that I'm going to finish up in RI next spring. Taking my general education classes online so I can work, fish, save money but especially fish.

[@chimpy7267]

that's what up. congratulations your almost done. where you go fishing in mass

[@FishAholicTV]

+Michael Moufarrej thanks man no I work in Montauk NY on the Adah-K sport fishing/charter boat/yacht. So I'll be in Montauk like I am now till Thanks Giving or so.

[@chimpy7267]

heard

[@bornlucky9564]

he come down to canal give a try

[@carlosmartinezDP]

what part is that in Narragansett bay?

[@theidahooutdoorsman3464]

Are you just using the built in gopro mic and housing?

[@FishAholicTV]

Yup yes I am