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Pro Talk: Big Swim Bait Techniques for the Cape Cod Canal

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We spent 15 minutes on the phone with Kevin Gould to discuss the best swim bait techniques for fishing the Cape Cod Canal. Here's what we learned... Location: Cape Cod Canal Tides: Last two hours of west (outgoing) tide at sunrise. Fishing always seems to be good on this tide. Approach: If you’re lucky, you’ll be able to see stripers chasing mackerel against the rocks. When they are feeding in close, a very fast but steady retrieve is ideal for drawing a strike. When fish aren’t showing on top, long up-current casts are used to stem the tide. Rigging Selection: 3oz Barbarian Jig Head –...

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Pro Talk: Slow Rolling Swim Baits for River Stripers

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We spent 15 minutes on the phone with Capt. Tyler Nonn to discuss stemming the tide for river stripers in the Susquehanna River with the Hogy Skirted Barbarian Jigs. Here's what we found out...  Capt. Tyler NonnWebsite: http://twcharters.com/Instagram: @tidewaterchartersFacebook: Tidewater Charters Location: Susquehanna River, Maryland Tides: River levels can change dramatically depending on the Dam’s output. Approach: While fish are present in the river year round, peak fishing begins in early April when herring and hickory shad migrate up coastal rivers to spawn. Rigging Selection: Hogy 10/0 Barbarian Jig Series. Jig weight will need to be adjusted depending on current. Generally 1/2oz – 3oz is appropriate...

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Pro Talk: Top Tips for Early Season Schoolie Stripers

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We spent 15 minutes with Capt. Michael Hogan, owner and president of Hogy Lure Company, to discuss the tops tips for early season striped bass schoolie fishing in the Northeast. Here's what we found out...   Capt. Michael HoganWebsite: www.hogylures.comInstagram: @hogyfishingFacebook: Hogy Lures  The schoolie reports and rumors often start trickling in come April in the Northeast/New England area. While schoolie stripers aren't the most glorious size-wise, they often bring as much excitement as their bigger cousins as anglers with cabin fever search for their first "sea run" (i.e., not holdovers). Location: Northeast Tides: Tides are important as they dictate where you fish....

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