Cape Cod Canal Striper Fishing: Top Water Smashing Bass

Watching the water revealed nothing on this July (2023) morning. But, when I started firing my ‪@OutCastLures‬ Hybrid Popper as far as I could with my ODM Jigster the story changed... On 3 consecutive casts I hooked up with striped bass that absolutely smashed my lure as if they came up angry to punish the plug. I landed and released each fish, all in the +30" range. Looking for the larger linesiders I switched profiles to my trusty ‪@lefteyelures7513‬ pencil which resulted in a beautiful 40" striped bass. After 4 fish on about 16 casts it was time to call it a morning and get to work...
Rod: ODM Jigster, 11', 4-10oz
Reel: Shimano Saragosa 14K
Line: Pro Power braid 65lb
Leader: Seagar floro 60lb
Lures:
-OutCast Hybrid Popper, 4.5oz, white
-Left Eye Lures pencil popper, 7", 3.5oz, white
Belt: ZBelt
Bag: Zbelt
Hat: Tilley (it floats!)
Shirt/ Pants: Columbia
Footwear: Korkers w/triple threat spikes
Bike: HeyBike CityRun

[@90milessouthmiami88]

Nice video as always keep em coming MATT👍👍👌👌

[@nightshiftfishing]

Thanks Andis - I appreciate that!! 🎣🐟

[@GrumpyAndCricket]

Nice! Fish on!

[@nightshiftfishing]

Thanks!! 🎣🐟

[@ReelOffishalAngling]

Can’t wait for the topwater blitzes again

[@nightshiftfishing]

You and me both!! Need some fall run feeding frenzies ASAP!! 🎣🐟

[@asaroberts8613]

How has it been lately? No blitzes?

[@oskee007striperlife]

Top watta 🙌🏽

[@nightshiftfishing]

Oh yeah!! Nothing beats that top water bite!! 🎣🐟

[@bloodlinefishingadventuresllc]

Oh yeah. Top water

[@nightshiftfishing]

Definitely my favorite, always enjoy the top water action at the ditch! 🎣🐟