Striped Bass in the surf

So, I was hearing about the bass making their way around the south side earlier this week. I decided to get my gear ready and sneak out to the beach for a couple of casts on Mother's Day (yes, i was back in time for the proper celebration). Anyway, as I was getting my gear together I noticed my big reel wasn't feeling right and really needed a clean! Oh man, I was not prepared! So, I grabbed my little rod with 12lb test on the reel and headed for Ditch Plains beach around 5am.

I was working th jetty and vacinity for about an hour. Another guy showed up and fished the jetty as well. I had no hits so I worked my way west towards the cliffs. The tide just started going out and I started hitting schoolie stripers with a plain white bucktail (no rind). Well, it was great with the light pole. The fish were small but plentiful...nothing bigger than about 25". I had about 20 landed in an hour and a half.

A great morning. Oh, and by the way, if you didn't get the hint...the bass are here! We should start seeing boats take fish in the rips anyday now.

Capt. Kevin
www.fishingmontauk.com

Striped Bass in the surf

So, I was hearing about the bass making their way around the south side earlier this week. I decided to get my gear ready and sneak out to the beach for a couple of casts on Mother's Day (yes, i was back in time for the proper celebration). Anyway, as I was getting my gear together I noticed my big reel wasn't feeling right and really needed a clean! Oh man, I was not prepared! So, I grabbed my little rod with 12lb test on the reel and headed for Ditch Plains beach around 5am.

I was working th jetty and vacinity for about an hour. Another guy showed up and fished the jetty as well. I had no hits so I worked my way west towards the cliffs. The tide just started going out and I started hitting schoolie stripers with a plain white bucktail (no rind). Well, it was great with the light pole. The fish were small but plentiful...nothing bigger than about 25". I had about 20 landed in an hour and a half.

A great morning. Oh, and by the way, if you didn't get the hint...the bass are here! We should start seeing boats take fish in the rips anyday now.

Capt. Kevin
www.fishingmontauk.com