Captain Henry Feeney joins Andy and Rich for the final outing of the season. The guys travel out of Sheepshead Bay, NY to nearby Rockaway Point to get one more shot at the striped bass before they head south.They locate some of the local clam boats and work they area behind the dredges with clam baits. The bite never stops and even includes several keepers.
South shore Long Island fishermen have been “clamming” for stripers for many years. The technique is often done at anchor and the clam baits are free-lined back into the current. This technique will catch virtually every striped bass within range of the chum. It is critical that angler set the hook quickly or use circle hooks to ensure a save release.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Striped bass clamming is a fishing technique popular on South Shore Long Island where anglers use fresh clam baits free-lined behind clam dredge boats or at anchor. By dropping clam baits into the current near clam boats, fishermen attract striped bass effectively. Immediate hook setting or using circle hooks is recommended to ensure a safe release of the fish.
One popular location for striped bass clamming near New York is Rockaway Point, accessed from Sheepshead Bay. This area, particularly behind local clam dredge boats, offers excellent opportunities for catching striped bass during the season before they migrate south.
Fresh clams are used as bait in striped bass clamming. Anglers free-line them behind clam dredge boats or at anchor so the bait drifts naturally with the current, mimicking the striped bass' natural prey and enticing them to bite.
Setting the hook quickly or using circle hooks is crucial to secure the fish and minimize injury, which allows for safer catch and release. Striped bass are strong fighters, and immediate hook setting prevents them from swallowing the bait deeply, raising survival rates after release.
Gear recommendations for striped bass clamming are provided on the related page linked within the content. These recommendations detail the appropriate equipment to use for this specific fishing technique to maximize success.
Yes, both a preview clip and a full-length show are available on YouTube, showcasing the striped bass clamming outing with Captain Henry Feeney. These videos demonstrate the techniques and environment for better understanding.
