Warm clothing in layers in order to keep your body insulated against the unexpected fall bitter winds and cold temperatures on the open water. Bring along an extra jacket, sweatshirt or windbreaker in case the cold weather discourages you from getting the most out of your fishing experience.
Bring warm drinks A carafe, thermos or cooler to bring extra warmth when needed. Sandwiches wrapped in paper or waxed paper make a great meal on the go and keep your hands clean with the wrappings. Cookies, bananas, crackers and other snacks will also make your long fishing trip a little boost plus give you more energy for warmth.
Never forget gloves, a hat, scarf and tissues unless you use your sleeve like me. Live eels and squid are prime fishing bait for stripers, so be sure to bring enough to last the duration of your trip. Or try frozen mackerel or other chunk bait if you can’t get live bait or squid.
A Large net can save your skin from the rocks or losing a fish
When baiting the hooks for stripers, hook the live eels through the jaw. There is no need to attach a sinker to your line, as the eels will swim to the ocean’s floor as they plunge below. Eels of about 20 inches in length would be a great way to get the bigger sized stripers you want to catch!
After the eel has swam to the bottom, keep the reel in free spool so that the striper can take the line and gulp down the entire eel. When you feel the first “bump”, count to four then set the hook.
Additional Tips for Striper Fishing:
Chum to attract the fish. (If legal in your area)
Release fish that are illegal or leave a few for the kids.
Always replace bait if much time goes by without any action.
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Fall Striper fishing can be especially exciting if all the proper conditions are met. If you follow the above checklists and add your own special extras your trip will be fun and relaxing. Remember, fishing is hit or miss no matter how good your bait is, no matter how great the weather is, and no matter how much you had to spend for your equipment. Just being on the shore/water is what it’s about, stay alert – You never know when big strike/fish will happen. We are getting close and falls around the corner!
StriperDan
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