I think I’ve watched every striped bass video on UA-cam and this is one of the most end to end informational videos on striped bass fly fishing or conventionally. Great work.
Expert advice is so valuable when hunting Striped Bass. Location, tackle and times, are critical for success. Once educated, you'll be in for a treat, catching one of the most exciting game fish available. Plus they taste great!
Tom, you never disappoint with a video, and watching you catch fish on my home waters of Ninigret is awesome. The Cinder Worm hatch is hands down the most exciting and equally frustrating way to land a big bass...
I tried striped bass fly fishing for the first time in my life last year in the Gaspé penninsula. It was in early july so I was probably to early. I only got one take in the whole week and it broke my 8lbs tippet (I was told AFTER I needed at least 15lbs). I'm hoping to go again this year if the travelling ban because of the covid-19 is lifted otherwhise it will be next year. I can't wait to go back there again.
Those old dishpan style stripping baskets have nearly been my death more than once fishing along the NJ beaches. Wearing a bucket on your body and standing in waves is just a bad idea LOL. I'm glad the modern baskets are more sensibly baskety.
I like the side step style fishing. Cast out a live shrimp under a cork and let it drift with the current on the jetties while I side step following the cork till a fish bite.
Oh, extremely informative and inspirational. This sounds crazy but i will try it on a 7 wgt. 10 ft. Douglas rod whose manufacturers claim catching 25 lb. steelhead on the Salmon River, or Hudson more specifically, but i will do it somewhere round Chesapeake Bay, Va. Beach with a trout fishing bud (believingly) soon. thanx
I fish for stripers in Gaspesie, Quebec. They are often found under bird flocks diving. Dont be afraid to harvest them as they are competitors to Atlantic Salmon smolts in estuaries.
Steve, not sure you are aware but there are more striped bass in the Gulf of St Lawrence region than usual. ASF estimates there is over 2 million just in the estuary for the Miramichi River alone. Biologists believe the stripers are moving north because water temperatures are rising (same reason why lobster catches off Maine are down but way up off Nova Scotia) and the stripers food has moved to new areas. Stripers are being caught on Newfoundland rivers where they have never been seen before. A consequence of this move north is that the stripers are eating all the salmon parr when they come down the rivers to the sea.
@@newflyfisher I see,unfortunately here in Massachusetts,we're witnessing a great slaughter of bass in the Cape Cod Canal, poaching, releasing fish before they're fully revived so you see them floating belly up as they're carried away with the tide,a travesty to say the least, especially since it took billions and a herculean effort to restore them . I'm also aware of prejudices against 'Yankee bass' in favor of salmon,though God knows we have prejudices of our own. Thanks for the reply and let's hope something will be done about our warming seas and atmosphere.
Was looking to fish from a kayak in shallow flats for stripers do you think I should go with a shorter flyrod than 9 feet just worry about trying to grab the fish with a long rod. And do you recommend a 9 wt
@@rosenbauert you have a fly with a lime green fritz chenille body, dumb bell eyes, and what looks like a grey yak streamer tail also - looks like a great pattern - is there a name for it? Thanks again really cool video.
Question about the double-haul cast: if my casting of heavier streamers (quarry are larger browns and smallmouth bass) is technically okay but just needs help with distance, is this the go-to?
@Jera - I'm not an expert by any means but for what it's worth, I will pass along that my experience in casting heavy lines and stiff leaders used to turn over wind resistant poppers and streamers/flies (short, aggressive tapers, heavy forward line), is that they are considerably more difficult to cast long. A double haul is essential and the timing of that haul is even more important when using these heavy lines. You can minimize frustration (lol) by recognizing that beautiful tight loops are considerably easier, relatively speaking and if you will, to achieve with lighter, less aggressive lines (think 5wt and lighter). A double haul will greatly improve casting these heavy aggressive lines and wind resistant streamers and poppers; the technique will also serve you well when encountering wind. Hope this info is of some use. Tight lines!
You touched on a lot of stuff here, however I noticed you all use machined reels. I didn't hear any mention of using something like the Orvis Clearwater. (die cast reel, for those that don't know ) Which I have in 7-9wt and the large arbor. Given I clean it off often is this a good option for me striper fishing? I'm still new to fly fishing (about 3 yrs into being a partime weekend warrior) and haven't committed to spending more money for a more hardcore outfit... Thanks for another video filled with great information 👍
I think I’ve watched every striped bass video on UA-cam and this is one of the most end to end informational videos on striped bass fly fishing or conventionally. Great work.
Glad it was helpful!
Been catching UK sea bass on the fly for over 30 years. Fantastic sport.
Expert advice is so valuable when hunting Striped Bass. Location, tackle and times, are critical for success. Once educated, you'll be in for a treat, catching one of the most exciting game fish available. Plus they taste great!
Just got a 9wt hoping to try striped bass this year in the Maritimes. Great info
How did it go I got my fly rod last year and was after trout but the first fish was a 16inch striped bass so was the second lol
Same here bro
Getting ready for a trip to MV. Thanks for sharing this information with the fly angling community!
Excellent video I cant wait to try out the estuary near my house. I hope and imagine these tactics can be used for bass in the UK
Tom, you never disappoint with a video, and watching you catch fish on my home waters of Ninigret is awesome. The Cinder Worm hatch is hands down the most exciting and equally frustrating way to land a big bass...
Thank you Tom👌👌👌awesome detailed information in one incredibly video, so much to learn here guys to only be watched once.
Thank you again Tom !!👍
Tom is litteraly the bob Ross of fly fishing
That was great. Some day I'll give it try. It's amazing how the techniques relate to other types fishing. Thanks Tom and others for this.
Glad you enjoyed it
Another very informative video from Orvis. Excellent stuff Tom, and your team. Striper season is now, so it's a timely video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great show ,... watching from Kentucky
I actually fishing seabass on fly in turkey and it’s help a lot against to progress thank you Tom 😉
Would be nice to see more detail on leaders for waters w/ striped bass & bluefish, e.g, pairing the leader to the wire.
Great episode thanks Tom
Nice show, lots of great info.. I've never fished this species before, but hope to try it in Nova Scotia this spring from a kayak.
i just caught one this weekend, the sound of the line going out is like crack
Great stuff! Thank you
A lot of great information. Thank you
I tried striped bass fly fishing for the first time in my life last year in the Gaspé penninsula. It was in early july so I was probably to early. I only got one take in the whole week and it broke my 8lbs tippet (I was told AFTER I needed at least 15lbs). I'm hoping to go again this year if the travelling ban because of the covid-19 is lifted otherwhise it will be next year. I can't wait to go back there again.
Real interesting, I have never used a fly, but I will be giving it a shot as soon as I can get out there in the boat. Best to you my friend.
Great video. Hopefully these magnificent fish get gamefish status someday.
forget it. Just watched again. Thanks.
I live in Rhode Island ..hope to hit the worm hatch this year.
Dig this video! Please do a video on fresh water stripers!
Those old dishpan style stripping baskets have nearly been my death more than once fishing along the NJ beaches. Wearing a bucket on your body and standing in waves is just a bad idea LOL. I'm glad the modern baskets are more sensibly baskety.
Fantastic video Tom 👍🎣. It is one of the Top fish , to catch on my bucket list 👍. Plus they taste good 😋😋
I like the side step style fishing. Cast out a live shrimp under a cork and let it drift with the current on the jetties while I side step following the cork till a fish bite.
Thanks for not showing my favorite secret spot. Great video.
Oh, extremely informative and inspirational. This sounds crazy but i will try it on a 7 wgt. 10 ft. Douglas rod whose manufacturers claim catching 25 lb. steelhead on the Salmon River, or Hudson more specifically, but i will do it somewhere round Chesapeake Bay, Va. Beach with a trout fishing bud (believingly) soon. thanx
Good luck!
Elizabeth River has been producing striper drum and trout theyre definitely still here
Thank you that was a good one.
Very welcome
I fish for stripers in Gaspesie, Quebec. They are often found under bird flocks diving. Dont be afraid to harvest them as they are competitors to Atlantic Salmon smolts in estuaries.
They've lived side by side for eons,salmon don't need an assist from humans, striped bass are threatened as well.
Steve, not sure you are aware but there are more striped bass in the Gulf of St Lawrence region than usual. ASF estimates there is over 2 million just in the estuary for the Miramichi River alone. Biologists believe the stripers are moving north because water temperatures are rising (same reason why lobster catches off Maine are down but way up off Nova Scotia) and the stripers food has moved to new areas. Stripers are being caught on Newfoundland rivers where they have never been seen before. A consequence of this move north is that the stripers are eating all the salmon parr when they come down the rivers to the sea.
@@newflyfisher I see,unfortunately here in Massachusetts,we're witnessing a great slaughter of bass in the Cape Cod Canal, poaching, releasing fish before they're fully revived so you see them floating belly up as they're carried away with the tide,a travesty to say the least, especially since it took billions and a herculean effort to restore them . I'm also aware of prejudices against 'Yankee bass' in favor of salmon,though God knows we have prejudices of our own. Thanks for the reply and let's hope something will be done about our warming seas and atmosphere.
What is the leader set up? I didn't catch if you went over that or not. Thanks.
I don’t fish anything other than click pawl reels…. Don’t feel like you NEED a drag reel. Palming a reel adds a good dimension to all fly-fishing.
We catch our stripers in our California lakes and rivers. Never caught one in saltwater though!
I have caught lots of stripers, in lots of different ways, but not on a flyrod...YET!
Is there a reason you cast righty and reel lefty? add up the time you spend each day just switching your rod from hand to hand.
Was looking to fish from a kayak in shallow flats for stripers do you think I should go with a shorter flyrod than 9 feet just worry about trying to grab the fish with a long rod. And do you recommend a 9 wt
@rosenbauert great video!
what is the name of that white fly you are fishing with sinking line in the rips at timestamp 29:00?
Great film. What flies was Tom using on the grass edges as he drifted flies across the current for schoolies? Would be keen to know - thx.
Neville I believe it was crab patterns
@@newflyfisher No there it was a small Clouser MInnow, Olive and white
@@rosenbauert you have a fly with a lime green fritz chenille body, dumb bell eyes, and what looks like a grey yak streamer tail also - looks like a great pattern - is there a name for it? Thanks again really cool video.
@@nevillebroad6718 I have been sworn to secrecy on that fly. Sorry. Someone else invented it and would not be happy if I promoted it.
@@rosenbauert understood Tom
Where are these flats?
Question about the double-haul cast: if my casting of heavier streamers (quarry are larger browns and smallmouth bass) is technically okay but just needs help with distance, is this the go-to?
@Jera - I'm not an expert by any means but for what it's worth, I will pass along that my experience in casting heavy lines and stiff leaders used to turn over wind resistant poppers and streamers/flies (short, aggressive tapers, heavy forward line), is that they are considerably more difficult to cast long.
A double haul is essential and the timing of that haul is even more important when using these heavy lines. You can minimize frustration (lol) by recognizing that beautiful tight loops are considerably easier, relatively speaking and if you will, to achieve with lighter, less aggressive lines (think 5wt and lighter). A double haul will greatly improve casting these heavy aggressive lines and wind resistant streamers and poppers; the technique will also serve you well when encountering wind.
Hope this info is of some use. Tight lines!
Good technique is key, as is a good fly line that shoots well. Try also cleaning your line--that may help it shoot better
You’re in snug harbor
Tony stetzko
YUp, nice that you recognized him
First
Uhhh..... that's a cuttlefish, not a squid.
Your absolutely right, thanks for noting that
@@newflyfisher Great Striper primer. It's the only critique I could fathom. Thx for putting this together.
Y'all misspelled Pete's last name in this one 😂
Thanks
You touched on a lot of stuff here, however I noticed you all use machined reels. I didn't hear any mention of using something like the Orvis Clearwater. (die cast reel, for those that don't know ) Which I have in 7-9wt and the large arbor. Given I clean it off often is this a good option for me striper fishing? I'm still new to fly fishing (about 3 yrs into being a partime weekend warrior) and haven't committed to spending more money for a more hardcore outfit... Thanks for another video filled with great information 👍
Clearwater is OK but you risk corrosion unless you clean it religiously. But it is certainly up to the task