tedlascala Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 hey everyone, im new to this site (and striper fishing) and im trying to figure out how to catch stripers in the backwaters of the shrewsbury river. Caught my first two stripers last week, both 30+ inches but nothing since. Any advice on specific lures or baits that work this time of year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishermang12369 Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 if u try bait try to snagg bunker give that a shot dirty water angler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedlascala Posted November 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 thanks for the advice. Next question: How do i snag a bunker and how do i rig it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmboyAngler Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 thanks for the advice. Next question: How do i snag a bunker and how do i rig it  well first you have to make sure they are around..... if you see small fish jumping out of the water and something chasing them, those are bunker.... You need a treble hook  Toss it out, let it sink to whatever depth the bunker are holding, give the rod a nice strong yank sideways, let it drop, repeat..... takes some time to get used to... also, be very careful when the line is too close... the treble can come flying out of the water and into you or a passerby if its too close... once you think its close just stop yanking and reel in normally.... if the bunker are not around, you can always go to the bait shop and buy them there .. make sure they are fresh "Only a fool knows everything. A wise man knows how little he knows." [--Anonymous--] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trade off Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 first off welcome to the sight lots of good info here. For snagging bunker use a weighted treble. If you are fishing from the shore, (As boat fish don't count - on this board) I don't recommend snagging and then rehooking. Just snag and drop - snag the bunker and let it sit there. It should work its way to the end of the school or the bottom where bigger fish should be waiting. Not sure what your experience is but I am presumming since you have caught a few already you know the difference between happy (bad) bunker and nervous (good) bunker. but JIC - Happy bunker will swim along in one direction with no dramatic change in speed or course. nervous bunker pods will vary speed and course dramatically. A very good sign will be when a bunch leap out of the water. there are numerous videos on youtube of this and if you do a search on here or on youtube you will see them. Â Also do a search on pencil poppers as they are good to use when bunker are around. Feel free to ask away any questions but you might find your answers using the search button. Best of luck! Â TO The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. ~John Buchan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmboyAngler Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 first off welcome to the sight lots of good info here. For snagging bunker use a weighted treble. If you are fishing from the shore, (As boat fish don't count - on this board) I don't recommend snagging and then rehooking. Just snag and drop - snag the bunker and let it sit there. It should work its way to the end of the school or the bottom where bigger fish should be waiting. Not sure what your experience is but I am presumming since you have caught a few already you know the difference between happy (bad) bunker and nervous (good) bunker. but JIC - Happy bunker will swim along in one direction with no dramatic change in speed or course. nervous bunker pods will vary speed and course dramatically. A very good sign will be when a bunch leap out of the water. there are numerous videos on youtube of this and if you do a search on here or on youtube you will see them. Â Also do a search on pencil poppers as they are good to use when bunker are around. Feel free to ask away any questions but you might find your answers using the search button. Best of luck! Â TO Â yes, livelining would be the best way Ted... however, if there are people next to you fishing, it would be inconsiderate to do this because you will get the lines tangled..... if you are by yourself, go for it... if there are people around, pull the bunker out, cut it into chunks, put a chunk on your hook, cast out and get ready "Only a fool knows everything. A wise man knows how little he knows." [--Anonymous--] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trade off Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 well first you have to make sure they are around..... if you see small fish jumping out of the water and something chasing them, those are bunker.... You need a treble hook  Toss it out, let it sink to whatever depth the bunker are holding, give the rod a nice strong yank sideways, let it drop, repeat..... takes some time to get used to... also, be very careful when the line is too close... the treble can come flying out of the water and into you or a passerby if its too close... once you think its close just stop yanking and reel in normally.... if the bunker are not around, you can always go to the bait shop and buy them there .. make sure they are fresh    HEY AA, I was going to write in my post that you have knowledge (experience) in this sort of thing and for tedlascala to review your posts in the weekly report. But I don't like mentioning other members unless they volunteer their info first. May your line be tight and rod bent... The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. ~John Buchan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudsy Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 The rivers are hit n miss  Find the bait, find the fish  No bait, no fish I just wanta play everyday despite small nagging injuries -- and go home to a woman who appreciates how full of crap I truly am. ~ Crash Davis  Social Distancing since 1962  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trade off Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 The rivers are hit n miss Find the bait, find the fish No bait, no fish    you're a poet and don't even know it. The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. ~John Buchan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmboyAngler Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 May your line be tight and rod bent... Â thanks man... same to you "Only a fool knows everything. A wise man knows how little he knows." [--Anonymous--] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric_S Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 Just carry an assortment of rubber shad in the fall for the river. Use the correct size so you can fish it slow without dragging bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedlascala Posted November 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 Wow that was quick, thanks for all the advice i wasnt expecting all that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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