How-To: Pro Tail Paddles for Cape Cod Stripers

Capt. Mike Hogan fished with Capt. Terry Nugent on Wednesday May 25th for his first trip on Riptide Charters, and had a phenomenal day catching fish to 45" on topwater in front of Barnstable Harbor and on the jig near Provincetown.

OUTFIT

Rod: Medium action 7' M St. Croix Rod

Reel: Shimano Saragosa 5000

Line: 30lb PowerPro braid

Leader: 30lb fluorocarbon leader tied via double uni knot.