Fishings Wild Ride
Surface Fishing for Blues and Stripers
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I have a friend, the Godfather of Fishing. Lately, he has been on an absolute TEAR fishing for Striped Bass and Bluefish. Below, are his words. Below that is information about his tools for the catch. Below that is the rest of the article.
Time to Get Excited!
I love when they are hitting the top-water lures. I’ve been using this lure called the Heddon Super Spook, which has already been hit so many times that the treble hooks are now a single hook in back and in front, and a double hook in the middle.
There are different ways to catch bluefish. And as every experienced angler will know, doing it with a popper is one of the best ways. Nothing like looking at a monster coming out of the water in the middle of attacking your lure!
To summarize, make sure to pop the popper heartily. The more action and splashes, the better. Just be prepared for a good fight! Surface-splashing poppers are the choice for shore anglers so ask yourself if that’s relevant to you. These are great for most kinds of water and you can cast them over long distances. Plus, they’re great for fighting the wind and enticing the fish to strike. Since they make a lot of noise and displace quite a bit of water, even small poppers often end up looking big to bluefish.
If you’re facing rolling surf or rough water, create more commotion with the popper. Use a slower retrieve to create loud splashes. When the waves roll off the beach, focus on the flow’s outer edge, letting the popper move with the flow. Sometimes you will only be using rod action. Continue to fish the outer bar with a steady retrieve and keep the splashing action on.
Keep your eyes on the waves. As they break, cast the popper in the bubbling water. When you combine a slow retrieve with vigorous rod-tip snaps, your lure swims side-to-side, jumping aggressively yet moving slowly through the water. This method is ideal when using pencil poppers.
Just keep in mind that when you move the rod tip with so much action while reeling gently, it creates a slack line. You want to keep the tension on the line to avoid tangles. Here’s how to do it. Hold the rod such that its almost straight up. Now move your hand (the one gripping the rod) and hold it in a position so its around 18 inches above the reel. Then pinch the line between your forefinger and thumb as you reel. This will make the line pack tightly on the reel. No tangles for you!
Popper lures let you enjoy an exciting and interactive fishing experience. Now you know how to use it to attract the attention of bluefish. So go ahead – cast and enjoy!
Fatima M.
Freelance Blogger
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