The rumors are true: Stripers have returned to our home waters in Massachusetts. I’m certain this isn’t coming as news to many readers, but I thought it deserved some attention. Once water temps began to climb and bass were on the move, I started moving, too. The first couple trips were skunks. Early season, you
Category: Stripers
Night Fly Fishing for Stripers: Salt Ponds
Salt Ponds: A Beginner’s Best Friend Salt ponds are one of best places, day or night, for beginners to start their fly fishing endeavors for striped bass. They have diverse bait options and are an easily understood area for a beginner. Many fly fishermen reading this probably have a small- to medium-sized salt pond at
Night Fly Fishing for Stripers, Part 3
The Importance of Stealth and Field Craft The use of a headlamp is something that is to be limited at all costs once near the water. The fastest way to kill a great night bite is to introduce white light on the water. In the previous chapter, two headlamps were recommended that have a red
Night Fly Fishing for Stripers, Part 2
GEAR: THE FULL RUNDOWN Fly rods: You can use 9-12 weight rods, either single hand or two hand style. I like a 9-foot, single hand, 9-weight rod for flats and other shallow short game places (casts no longer than 45-50 feet with some 10 feet or less casts needed) like skinny salt ponds or brackish