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Author:
Lucky Bill
Date:
Jun 06, 2014
Subject:
New to Milford
Message:
Good site! I moved to Milford on May 1, and would be grateful to have some guidance on good spots to catch stripers. I am from Westbrook, and have fished there for 25 years with much success. Some background: I own a 22.5' center console which is docked in Milford Harbor. I have solid experience with all techniques of catching bass. On May 27 I anchored and chunked freash bunker just south of Stratford point and did pretty well in about 25' of water in front of a moderate rip. I boated 5 fish at 27"/28", one at 36", and one at 38" in about two hours. Oh, and 2 small blues. Tide was coming in. Since then I have drifted liveys with no success. I have tried jigging with white bucktails (my favorite way to hook stripers) with no success, other than a few short fluke and some sea robins near Charles Island. Can anyone offer up some tips on locations (other than your secret coveted spots of course) where I should try? I am not opposed to running. Thanks so much. look forward to your responses, and I will be glad to post reports going forwad. -Bill
Author:
RLoutdoors
Date:
Jun 06, 2014
Message:
Welcome aboard. Sounds like you have a great setup/experience to be successful for stripers in the area. To be honest, fishing livey's this season has been shockingly counterproductive so far. I've been out 4 times in the last 2 weeks with all bass coming in on chunks/heads while bait fishing. Been hearing similar stories from fellow anglers. The only action I've had on a livey was a dinky 8lb bluefish and one solid run with no hookup. Now, I dont know what kind of setups you have, but if you have a good wire trolling outfit, toss a bunker spoon down there and let it work its magic. I pulled a 43 pounder two weeks ago in Stamford trolling spoons, and a buddy landed a 41 this weekend out of Norwalk.
Author:
Lucky Bill
Date:
Jun 06, 2014
Message:
Thanks for that report. I have wire setups but to be honest it's my least favorite way to catch bass. I prefer lighter tackle that allows for a little fight. Okay so I feel better that I'm not alone with the ignored livies. I suppose I'll keep trying new spots with chunks for now. In fact, fresh chunks on the bottom has always been the ticket to big bass for me. I really need to be able to find turbulent water around structure that holds feeding fish. Can anyone name a few places to start off, generally speaking? i have a whole free weekend ahead of me, and could use some pointing in the right direction. Thanks.
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