The best striper trolling outfits for inshore boat anglers chasing striped bass in the waters off of Cape Cod, as recommended by Capt. Mike.
Striped Bass
Capt. Mike recommends two of the best striper jigging outfits designed for boat anglers chasing striped bass in the waters off Cape Cod.
Capt. Mike teaches us what to look for when selecting the best striper rods for boat anglers chasing striped bass off of Cape Cod.
The Sand Eel jig is a particularly deadly sand eel imitation. It has replaced the classic diamond jig for many anglers in Cape Cod Bay and Monomoy Shoals. It can be fished fast or slow while jigging but it is also an effective casting lure. The jig can be used on tuna, stripers and albies depending on how you rig it.
Learning how to effectively fish rips from a boat is a critical skill for catching striped bass in Nantucket Sound. Learn boat positioning, casting and retrieve techniques from Capt. Mike Hogan in this video shot this week aboard the Everglades 243CC.
Some of the best striper fishing on Cape Cod so far this season happened last week in Cape Cod Bay. We were on the scene with Capt. Cullen Lundholm of Cape Star Charters on Wednesday for the afternoon bite to shoot our latest episode of Salty Cape TV. (6:06)
Capt. Mike shares a few tips for when you’re marking large plumes of sand eels and striped bass, but can’t get them to notice your jigs.
Capt. Mike Hogan and Capt. Shaun Ruge explain how to vertical the shoals of Nantucket Sound for bass & blues that won’t come up to the surface.
With its cool and clear water, Monomoy is one of the most productive mid-summer striper fisheries on the Cape. Learn how to catch them on light tackle spin casting outfits in this how-to video.
The “Jiggin’ Troll” is one of the most effective techniques for catching stripers in the rips of Nantucket Sound. Learn how to perfect this approach from Capt. Mike Hogan.