Mixed Bag Meat Trip

Headed out solo to do some Striped Bass scouting. After securing some live bait from a rather quiet ocean I came back inside and drifted the bait through some structures in the area and after only two drifts managed to catch and release this nice 33” Striped Bass. Drifting live bait through different types of structures is only one of many tactics utilized for Striper Fishing and proves to be very effective. As the Fall run heats up many boats will have one hookup after the other using these methods and others. Its time to get out there and put those reels to the test!

Decided to check out some intel that a fellow captain shared with me on a down day. First we netted some live bait in the canal to give us the best odds of some bigger fish. Next we headed out to the reefs just a few miles off shore. We poked around the area scanning with the sonar and found a ton of life. After setting up the drift we had 3 nice keeper fluke, 20-22-23’. Had to head back early due to an incoming storm but what a great day, sometimes things just line up nicely. Made fried fish tacos and ceviche. This could be you!

The peak of summer is here and now is the time to get out on the water. Today’s crew chose the 4HR Fluke Trip in the bay, landed 1 Keeper Fluke just under 20” and reeled up approximately 17 Shorts. Also had a few dog fish and sea robins in the mix. All and all a great day bending rods and putting a little meat in the cooler. Hope to see you all out there!