Are there any big fish in the western sound?
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I have been fishing from shore in the Rye area for about 1 year. I've caught over 100 bass and only 1 was a keeper. Is there anyone out there that has caught keeper bass from shore in the western sound on a long rod?
There are alot of big fish in Western Sound, but it is mostly a bunker game. I have been fishing Western Sound on and off for about 8 years, I used to fish exclusively from beach with plugs and would catch alot of fish , but would only occaisonally get good fish, biggest I ever got was about 13lbs.
Since I have switched to kayak fishing and mostly live-lining and chunking I have caught a good amount of 20lb+ fish.
You can catch fish on plugs and fly rod , but chances are much better using bunker.
I have been fishing from shore in the Rye area for about 1 year. I've caught over 100 bass and only 1 was a keeper. Is there anyone out there that has caught keeper bass from shore in the western sound on a long rod?
There are alot of big fish in Western Sound, but it is mostly a bunker game. I have been fishing Western Sound on and off for about 8 years, I used to fish exclusively from beach with plugs and would catch alot of fish , but would only occaisonally get good fish, biggest I ever got was about 13lbs.
Since I have switched to kayak fishing and mostly live-lining and chunking I have caught a good amount of 20lb+ fish.
You can catch fish on plugs and fly rod , but chances are much better using bunker.
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I fish the Huntington Bay area and your ratio of 1 in 100 is about right on the fly. So far this season, I've had two at 28" or better out of sixty or so caught, so a better season than usual on my end. Last year I had over 100 fish without one reaching 28".
RP's advice on chunking is right. I only went once last season and had a 17lb fish right away in the same area as those yielding schoolie after schoolie on the fly.
But I'd still rather get them on the fly!
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RP's advice on chunking is right. I only went once last season and had a 17lb fish right away in the same area as those yielding schoolie after schoolie on the fly.
But I'd still rather get them on the fly!
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teddyp18 wrote:
I have been fishing from shore in the Rye area for about 1 year. I've caught over 100 bass and only 1 was a keeper. Is there anyone out there that has caught keeper bass from shore in the western sound on a long rod?
Check out big Johns video right around the corner from you.
http://jacksbait.blogspot.com/2008/06/bass-are-bountiful.html
I have been fishing from shore in the Rye area for about 1 year. I've caught over 100 bass and only 1 was a keeper. Is there anyone out there that has caught keeper bass from shore in the western sound on a long rod?
Check out big Johns video right around the corner from you.
http://jacksbait.blogspot.com/2008/06/bass-are-bountiful.html
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Some areas produce more small fish than big fish. Just keep on searching out new areas and work the area a lot. Fish both incoming and outgoing tides especially the moon tides and you should be able to find an area that holds bigger fish. As posted above big flies do work even small flies that push a lot of water will attract a bite. Have a good selection of flies to use in all areas include squid fly, bunker, deer head flies, gurglers, clousers and crab flies. And last but not least you have a better shot catching larger fish at night.
Big Flys = Big Fish
I suggest using large (6"+) Bunker or Herring Patterns (whatever big bait is in season at the time) fished on fast sinking lines (450 grain or higher) in swift moving water (like rips or deep channels). You can also use large half-n-half, deceiver or streamer patterns (like Skok Megamushy or Flatwings). Otherwise go with intermediate or full sinking lines (250 or 350 grain) around large boulders, humps or other subsurface structure with the same flys. Squid patterns are great, but are only really useful in the Spring when the squid are actually in the Sound. As mentioned before, patterns that push water will be most effective. I don't do it, but I've heard of some anglers that got desperate enough to soak their flys in bunker oil for 24 hours before fishing them to add another dimension of attraction. I would probably just go ahead and fish bait before doing that (personal choice), but you should be aware of all your options.
I suggest using large (6"+) Bunker or Herring Patterns (whatever big bait is in season at the time) fished on fast sinking lines (450 grain or higher) in swift moving water (like rips or deep channels). You can also use large half-n-half, deceiver or streamer patterns (like Skok Megamushy or Flatwings). Otherwise go with intermediate or full sinking lines (250 or 350 grain) around large boulders, humps or other subsurface structure with the same flys. Squid patterns are great, but are only really useful in the Spring when the squid are actually in the Sound. As mentioned before, patterns that push water will be most effective. I don't do it, but I've heard of some anglers that got desperate enough to soak their flys in bunker oil for 24 hours before fishing them to add another dimension of attraction. I would probably just go ahead and fish bait before doing that (personal choice), but you should be aware of all your options.
Ted-
There are very large fish in the Western Sound. I have caught solid fish pretty close to the spots you fish. Maybe you should look at tides, structure, weather, wind, bait, lure/fly selection and presentation a little more carefully. Keep at it and you will get it.
Good luck and pay attention when someone is offering advice.
There are very large fish in the Western Sound. I have caught solid fish pretty close to the spots you fish. Maybe you should look at tides, structure, weather, wind, bait, lure/fly selection and presentation a little more carefully. Keep at it and you will get it.
Good luck and pay attention when someone is offering advice.
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