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A continuous growing collection of emails and Message Board questions from StriperSurf readers. Each email includes my answers, some short, some long.
Bass: Age - Length - Weight Estimator ©
You don't need to kill it unless
you're going to eat it or stuff it. Use this chart to measure your "keeper"
on the beach and then "let'er Go."" A handy pocket sized version of
the chart is available for downloading, it's free too!
Bait Fishing: "Let's Get Serious!"
"The Fine Line Between Fish and Man" If you are a serious fisherman and want to increase your chances of hooking AND catching a trophy bass you should read this two part article. You might not agree with it 100% but that's what makes fishing interesting.
Bait Fishing: "Chunk'in Bait"
Chunk'in is smelly, dirty and messy but striped bass sure do love their fresh chunks. This brief article applies to any bait, Menhaden (Bunker), Mackeral, Herring, Anchovey or whatever is prevalent in your waters.
Bait Fishing: Stripers, "Jersey Clams"
and Island Beach
 The ubiquitous Skimmer Clam, used
throughout the Northeast and why it's the best striper bait on the central
NJ shoreline. Information on methods, surf fishing tackle, and line.
Bait Fishing: High Low Bait Rig
The best bait rig for the Striped Bass fisherman and the best rig to use if you practice "Catch and
Release."
Herring Choices for Spring Striper Fishing
Spring herring, also known as alewives, are about the only early season free swimming forage available to stripers....
Cabin
Fever Stripers
"One of the most frequently asked
questions our guide service receives at this time of year is 'When can
I catch a striper again?"
Circle Hooks
Survivability & More Hook-Ups are a Win/Win Combo
Essential Reading for the Striped Bass Fisherman
An in depth look at a few of the very best striped bass fishing books.
Fall Jiggin' Party Boat Style!
Some tips and pointers you need to know if you're new at this type of Fall fishing.
Fishing with Eels
A look at striped bass fishing with "snakes" from caring for your eels to techniques.
Dragging the Eel and Other Lessons Learned
Professional angler Joe Lyons' different method and approach to eel fishing for striped bass.
Fishing the Fury: Reaping
the Rewards of a Blitz
Specific tips on how to prepare and fish a blitz.
Fishing Instinctively
"There are times when I get a sense or a hunch about a spot or a place, some call it “reading the water” others even try to teach this skill, but mostly its the subconscious remembrances of fishing spots we’ve visited before."
Fishing at Island Beach State Park
Full Color Map. Information on specific fishing spots from the north end to Barnegat Inlet. Reading the Water, Tides and influence of the phases of the Moon.
How to Rig Red Gills and Teasers
Manufactured teaser rigs are too short. This will show you the RIGHT way to tie a Red Gill or any other teaser and save a buck or two at the same time.
New Jersey Beach Buggy (4 x 4) Access
List from the NJ Beach Buggy Association (www.njbba.org) with information on Permits, Fees and Access Points for towns from Sandy Hook south to Cape May.
The Lure That Got Away - The Red Gill Story
Chris Chivers article about the famous Red Gill fishing lure. Lost for years but now back in America!
Memorable Stripers - Frank Daignault
"I beached the nicest striper of our season, 51 pounds. Looking down upon it in the wet sand, I just knew what I was going to find. It was a case of confirming something about which I was certain. There, front hook buried deep in its maw, was...."
Migrating Stripers: How Will You Do? - Frank Daignault
"All of the things you've learned to use work on moby stripers. Don't let anybody tell you that big bass only eat meat or bait while refusing artificials. My wife, Joyce, and I have our catches of 40 and 50 pounders evenly split between live eels and swimming plugs."
The "Milk Run" Surf Technique
David Weidner explains his "militaristic"
approach to Striper fishing. Scouting the key fishing sites and employing
quick strike mobile surf fishing principles. Sounds like David has become
the NJ version of Frank Daignault and Erwin Rommel.
Moby Stripers Then and Now
"The best striper fishing is now and the biggest stripers say 45 pounds or better -- will be coming in the next few years. They will not be easy to find but then they never were."
November Trophies
"For the most consistent action in the early part of this month live peanut bunker will be the best bait to use as these can easily be netted or snagged. Fish them whole. If you are using artificials then you can try the...."
Springtime Big Bass
"Opportunities abound at this time of year ... to do battle with their coveted trophy, the striped bass. From Sandy Hook to Cape May, the flyfisherman can find rock jetties and long stretches of pristine beaches perfectly suited for another "season in the suds."
Striped Bass Habitat
Key information from the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission
Striped Bass Test
Test your knowledge of striped bass. Crib sheet provided if you need some help.
Trophy Striped Bass
Fresh and Saltwater Records for each State
Wind Direction and its Localized Effect on the Striper Bite - Jim Freda
A detailed investigation and explanation of winds and how they effect striped bass fishing.
World Record - Al McReynolds
IFGA "All Tackle & 20 lb Line" Striped Bass
Still looking for a 40 or 50 or 60? Photo and details of the +78 pound record fish. Be careful what you wish for...
Also see these Articles pages
Fly Fishing the Salt
Surf Casting 101
Tackle 101
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