codfish Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 Years back I used to use 40lb braid, 8-11ft rods, chunk bait, you name it I did it, the past 3 or 4 years I have only used 20lb braid or less, jerk baits from shore and soft plastic on a jig head from a boat. I can't remember the last time I used a lure that had a treble hook. How has your fishing changed??? MAGA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSeggs Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 Pretty much stopped targeting them. I focus on lighter tackle stuff now. Mostly for what people consider trash fish. Baywatcher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VitaminDee Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 Lighter tackle for sure. MAGA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWitek Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 I used toi enjoy fishing lighter gear when I was younger. Never anything heavier than 14-pound line. Now, aware of release mortality issues, I fish as heavy as practical given the lures being used, and prefer single hooks. BWalsh, baldwin, MAGA and 2 others 4 1 "I have always believed that outdoor writers who come out against fish and wildlife conservation are in the wrong business. To me, it makes as much sense golf writers coming out against grass.." -- Ted Williams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codfish Posted May 29 Author Report Share Posted May 29 21 hours ago, CWitek said: I used toi enjoy fishing lighter gear when I was younger. Never anything heavier than 14-pound line. Now, aware of release mortality issues, I fish as heavy as practical given the lures being used, and prefer single hooks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slip n slide Posted May 29 Report Share Posted May 29 I used to fish 50-60 days/yr for them(keep in mind,9 hrs to the coast for me 15hrs to Ma) from NJ to Ma and places in between.Always used flies/fly fished but really focused on catching them topwater the last few years. I haven't fished for them since '18,they don't need me contributing to their current sorry state. P1010184.MP4 BWalsh and curran 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codfish Posted May 29 Author Report Share Posted May 29 4 hours ago, slip n slide said: I used to fish 50-60 days/yr for them(keep in mind,9 hrs to the coast for me 15hrs to Ma) from NJ to Ma and places in between.Always used flies/fly fished but really focused on catching them topwater the last few years. I haven't fished for them since '18,they don't need me contributing to their current sorry state. P1010184.MP4 nice squid flys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAGA Posted May 29 Report Share Posted May 29 I now use 30lb braid, try to use more single hooks, and prefer a lighter reel and lures in the 1-1.5 ounce range. Also, there are so many more plug/bait options now but I still enjoy throwing the older stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripernut1 Posted May 29 Report Share Posted May 29 I fish the fly rod less as my finger don't always do what I tell them to. I get frustrated as I fumble a cast (line management), so I fish the spinning gear more often. As much as I love getting them on the fly rod, it is hardly a "burden" to use the spinning gear... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LockedDrag Posted May 29 Report Share Posted May 29 I’ve always put a lot of pressure on fish no matter what type of gear I used. I’ve definitely stepped up to more powerful gear so I can horse any fish in no matter the size the past couple years though. I try to get fish in as quickly as possible even if it means my gear failing or breaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codfish Posted May 30 Author Report Share Posted May 30 (edited) 12 hours ago, LockedDrag said: I’ve always put a lot of pressure on fish no matter what type of gear I used. I’ve definitely stepped up to more powerful gear so I can horse any fish in no matter the size the past couple years though. I try to get fish in as quickly as possible even if it means my gear failing or breaking. Food for though Edited May 30 by codfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LockedDrag Posted May 30 Report Share Posted May 30 43 mins ago, codfish said: Food for though I’d like to add that’s why I run St Croix and Lami. Warranty is important or a rod that can be abused without worry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldwin Posted May 30 Report Share Posted May 30 Used to use mono line, Penn 704 reel on a heavy fiberglass rod, hot and heavy waders with heavy Korkers sandals strapped on, and lures from a few makers (mostly Gibbs, Beachmaster, Atom, Bob Hahn). Equipment has changed radically as have choices. As far as my methods, I still enjoy both surfcasting and fly fishing for them. I remove rear trebles on my plugs, use only heavier gear if I'm targeting larger fish (to shorten the time to haul them in and safely release). I also pinch down barbs on both lures and flies (shorter and less damaging release for both fish and myself). I limit myself to fewer fish before I leave, and target more species in order to give the bass a break. I also put a lot of time into working to advocate for striped bass conservation and management. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan K Posted June 2 Report Share Posted June 2 less walking more fishing B'Nuggets with the Asian. (*member formerly known as 'imdannoir') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codfish Posted June 2 Author Report Share Posted June 2 8 hours ago, Dan K said: less walking more fishing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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