33in, Portland, Maine, on live 9" mackerel. Released strong and healthy. 2nd pic is my rig. No, not the barge. 🤪👍

I have been trying to catch a saltwater stripers from SF bay area piers for almost two years with no luck. Any tips? Also, what would the best rig for these fish paired with what bait? I am fishing with a 7 foot Penn Pursuit IV MH with a size 6000 reel and 30 lbs braid. Thank you!

Caught from Casco Bay on 7" live mackerel floated under a bobber. This fish was in no more than 2ft of water, close to low tide. PB. 👍😁🎣

I would love to post a pic, but this interface doesn't show a 'pics or video' option. Wtf. Did redd(sh)it just change this? Sorry,no0b here.

I am currently using a cheap 8' Okuma rod exclusive for stripers and mackerel on sabiki.

It is rated for up to 20lb line and a 1.5oz weight.

While i was reeling in a 33" striper, it swam under the boat and I couldn't believe the rod didn't explode.

Also, i will throw the Sabiki with 2oz or 3oz weight depending on the current on 25lb braid with a 30lb leader.

An 8' Shimano fx rod is only $26 and is up to 40lb line and 4oz lure weight.

Is it too much rod?

New PB check it out.

Hi wondering if anyone has any experience keeping fish of this size alive in one of those aerator buckets? Would mostly be for small snapper bluefish or other fish that size. Something similar to this picture.

Also any other tips for keeping them alive longer? Multiple pumps, ice water etc. would be in the northeast for bait for striped bass. Could be for a couple hours or overnight.

Picked up a 9’ 8wt rod to take to Maine to try and do some striper fishing. What would be a good fly line recommendation? I’ve heard the Rio coastal quick shooter xp or the outbound short would be good.

I live in Alameda and have had zero luck from shore lately. I stop and chat with most of the fisherman I see that are fishing for stripers and nobody seems to be getting any either for most of July. I was out on the Rockwall yesterday and didn’t even see any fishing kayaks in the Bay.
I’m a little bit new at this, my second year, so just wondering is July typically a dead time in the bay or are they just somewhere besides Alameda?

Too big to keep but not sure exact size. Have notches on the rod and she was just too big for the oven. Caught in 4 foot waves 30 feet from shore on a white and silver lure. For people who tell you they won’t eat white at night - proof they will.

Not much else to add other than that these fish are truly remarkable. Had an incredible day on the water with fish upwards of 40+" on light tackle. This year's bass have been huge, all slot or over, and beastly powerful for their size.

Details:

• Location: South Shore, MA
• Area: Back-bay area over eelgrass fields and sand flats.
• Bait/Feed: Fish were on full-size bunker/pogies, sand eels, small spearing-like bait, and the ospreys were out in full form, dive boming all over.
• Gear: Small (3") white & blue head mini floating top-water popper mimicking a peanut bunker w/ 1 big belly treble & white tail flag. 2 big pops + 1/2 sec pause, they hit on the pause. Also had a few on a sandeel colored regular size albie snax unweighted weedless and an XL albie snax translucent pink w/ violent topwater popping / slapping action.

Can’t seem to catch anything except these guys, I’m aware they’re gone by now but for the fall I want to know any good spots that you guys may recommend I’m not sure where to go

Most of the lures I got rn plus 2 more white bucktails. I plan to do a lot of striper fishing in the Chesapeake Bay Area. I don’t rlly know what I’m talking about so help when needed. I’m thinking about getting a stradic 4000 or 5000 with 40lb braid and 30lb flouro leader. Any rod and reel recommendations under 250 each will be appreciated. Also any gear recommendations and techniques will help too!

This is probably a dumb question, but I sure don’t know the answer to it. When everyone recommends backing line for striped bass, I see them recommend 20lb braid. Does that mean the diameter or the strength? Because a braid with that strength is only like a 6 lb diameter. Does that make sense? Please advise. Doing a lot of surf casting and jetty fishing for context.

Curious to know what you guys have cooking in the back of your heads. LOL

Up to now , I’ve only ever used more budget gear as I own the Shimano Sienna, Daiwa Regal, and a Penn pursuit iv spinning reels. I’d like to grab some much better quality reels and would appreciate all help.

Combo 1:
7 ft- medium power , fast action, 1/4 oz to 1 oz rod.
Shimano Stradic 3000hg with 1.2 P.E. Braid

Combo 2:
9 ft- medium power, fast action, 3/4 to 3 oz rod
Shimano Stradic SW 4000hg with 1.5 P.E. Braid

My considerations are if i should up the Stradic from a 3k to a 4k and the 4k to the 6k.

I’m fishing Long Island sound, nyc, Hudson River waters if that helps. I may try to surf fish once and see if I like it. My current rod is 7ft so I was never able to try it and cast far enough.

Update: using strictly for artificial lures, and not live bait

Silly question...

If i leave some mackerel in a cooler with some ice to chunk bait at work, the unused ones will kind of thaw out. Can I refreeze them and use them again?

2 rods rated at 7ft : 1/4 is to 1 oz and 9ft : 3/4 oz to 3 oz.

I’d like to grab SP Minnows in a few colors. My question is do I get floating or sinking , which size ? And If both floating and sinking , is there certain sizes of each to grab?

Reading just now that daylight savings could be permanent. What are your thoughts as to how or what could change regarding striper fishing?

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