Stripers in Rye??

[Tippet]

Is anyone catching any stripers off the rocks in Rye?

I have been out several times and gotten skunked. I have not seen any bait around either.

Is it me? or is it really slow?


Tippet

[Steve H.]

Hey, Tippet. I've been wanting to do just that - hit the rocks in Rye - but haven't made the time. I was probably going to try a black sluggo (gasp!) at dusk to see if there are any fish around. Next time you plan on trying again, shoot me a PM and we can meet up. There's got to be some fish around!!

[BugChucka]

I fished in the vicinity last night and it didn't produce. Really slow :(

I'm trying to find some travel/vacation catalogs... did any of you come across one?

I'm trying to find some travel/vacation catalogs... did any of you come across one?

I'm trying to find some travel/vacation catalogs... did any of you come across one?

I'm trying to find some travel/vacation catalogs... did any of you come across one?

[Cadoda]

Went to Hampton Harbor yesterday with some guys and did what I usually do. I start with my fly rod, then when my friends start catching fish on bait, I switch over after a couple of hours. Yesterday I caught a big shad? on my third cast, then caught many schoolie stripers. I lost a lot more than I caught.
My friends didn't catch anything on bait, which was a nice change. The other people around were catching small flounder and a few stripers.
I'm still adjusting to using a 9wt rod. It's a bit different than the 6wt. I use a sinking-tip line, whice I like a lot. I also have a full-floating line, that I haven't used yet. I wish I bought a sinking line instead of the full-float. Maybee I will for next year? Any suggestions?

[Tippet]

Seems like the Striper fishing has slowed down a ton and I was wondering what October typically holds for us new to the area...

[Cadoda]

I've been going to the wildlife refuge on Plum island the past couple of weeks. Things have been extremely slow there. Last year I was literally knee-deep in stripers and blues feeding on baby bunkers. The action lasted right through October. This year driving up and down PI has been frustrating. When I do see surface action, it's been off shore too far. I've been making a point of bringing a grill and some beer to keep myself entertained.

As a matter of fact, I have not been doing well on the rivers and streams lately. Maybe, I'm in a serious slump? I miss catching fish, but I still love fishing even if I don't catch anything.
Two more weeks of trout fishing...except those few spots that don't close.
??two more weeks?? :(

[Steve H.]

I just spent four days in Martha's Vinyard (shore-bound) and experienced the same difficulties. Went completely around the island several times looking for activity and talking to anglers. There were actually a lot of people fishing because of the big derby.

No one was into anything. Nothing but dismal reports. I saw some of the daily weigh-in sheets for days I was there and the fish were surprisingly small. The tackle shop guys told us that no one has been doing much of anything. Just a few small fish here and there....even from the boats. Don't know if it was the weather, lack of baitfish, or whatever mystical influences were in effect.

[Cadoda]

I was in Martha's Vinyard in the spring and did fairly well. It was my first time there, so I did more exploring/driving than fishing. I would like to go back one more time this year and make use of the overpriced beach driving pass I should NOT have purchased...

[Rick]

I bait fished Portsmouth this past weekend on Saturday and Sunday morning. I was skunked as well...unless catching a seagull counts....

[lowwall]

OCT can be tough the fish are either there in numbers or not at all. Been great Fishing in Boston with loads of Bait around. I am sure the migration is still going strong and fish should be comming your way soon. Might take a cold snap like the one later this week to get it going. If you don't see a significant amount of bait where you are fishing they won't stick around to long. I have read some reports of some Huge fish being caught including a 48" on the fly. allot of fish have been seen chasing hooked schoolies to the Boat. I am going to try to Tie something that looks like a Schoolie to throw my next time out. Thinking 12-15" Yak Hair , Big Eyes. I can always cut it up and tie something else with it if it does'nt work.Will post a Pic if it works.

SteveH, you had the same experience on MV that I did. I caught Bass and Blues but not what I was really looking for. Late Sept/OCT is usually a great time down there. I have some great shore spots that the Baitshops will not devulge. Let me know next time.

A FFNH MV Derby Trip would be fun, There is a Campground on the Island that is centrally located. Still be allot of $$ though. Place is just generally exspensive.

Mike

[Solid]

I am planning on getting out and trying the Rt.1A stretch this weekend. Looks like a nice low tide start @ Hampton Harbor, then go north and fish off the rocks. I found a couple nice areas near Rye that I just love to fish. Hopefully I can get into a few more fish while I can. I will wear my signature Fox hoodie, if you see me say hello!

P.S. MV Derby would be awesome! Camping, fishing, camping and more fishing! Not so expensive if I start saving my pennies now!