Andy and Rich travel south to hook up with Captain Brian Rice of Jersey Devil Charters (732) 996-6372) for some great spring striper action in Raritan Bay and under the Verrazano Narrows bridge. The fish were all caught on chunks in depths over 35ft. The action is continuous and they land several big fish up to 30lbs! If you have questions about any of the equipment used during the show, please contact us.
The spring striper bite in the Hudson River and Raritan Bay is legendary. The bite can be lock and load though sometimes the bluefish can be a real nuisance. Chunking and live-lining are certainly the most effective methods, but there is also plenty of plugging and trolling action.
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Preview Clip
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Full Length Show
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Frequently Asked Questions
You can fish for striped bass with Captain Brian Rice of Jersey Devil Charters in Raritan Bay and under the Verrazano Narrows bridge, known spots for great spring striper action.
The most effective techniques for spring striped bass fishing in the Hudson River and Raritan Bay are chunking and live-lining, although plugging and trolling are also commonly used methods to catch these fish.
Chunks of baitfish are highly effective for catching spring striped bass in depths over 35 feet, as demonstrated during the charter trips where large fish were landed using this method.
While the spring striped bass bite is often strong, anglers may face challenges from bluefish, which can be a nuisance during fishing sessions in the Hudson River and Raritan Bay.
During the fishing sessions with Captain Brian Rice, anglers landed several big striped bass weighing up to 30 pounds, indicating the presence of large, healthy fish in the area.
Recommended gear for striped bass chunking is available through the provided link on the page, helping anglers select the proper equipment for successful fishing.
You can watch both a preview clip and the full-length fishing show on YouTube through the provided links to see the striped bass fishing action with Captain Brian Rice.
