Fan Casting Technique: Captain Mike discusses fan casting around a boulder field, emphasizing covering the entire area by casting in different directions.

Optimal Conditions: Overcast night, high tide dropping, and wind against the tide allows for slow drifts and better fishing conditions.

Shoreline Structure Fishing Tips: Ideal wind situation is onshore, pushing bait to shore and striper in ambush.

Bait Control and Retrieval: Demonstrates the technique of stopping the bait before it hits the water for better line control and effective slow retrieval to keep the lure in the strike zone.

Lure Selection: Darker lures are recommended for low light conditions due to better visibility against the sky.

Hooking and Releasing Fish: The importance of quick and gentle handling of the fish, ensuring minimal stress and safe release.

Insights Based on Numbers Fishing Depth: The boat is in 15 feet of water, but the lure is over boulders just 2-3 feet below the surface, highlighting the importance of choosing the right lure for the fishing depth.

Retrieve Speed: The slowest retrieve speed keeps the lure in the strike zone longer, increasing the chances of catching fish.