RUFF RIDER May 3-5 Hudson River Striper Report

[TOP SECRET]

Looks like we'll get another beautiful weekend on the mighty hudson river! Going to start a bit deeper today in 40+fow. Slack tide right now (high).

Good luck to those fishing Lady O this weekend!

Nick

[Sk8man]

Hey Nick,

 

It's hard to tell from the pic which bridge that it and which direction?.  I know it isn't the Walkway

Edited May 3, 2013 by Sk8man

[TOP SECRET]

Moved into 35fow and fish have been steady, no size though...

Probably had 9 bites in the last 30mins, now we just need some cows!

[TOP SECRET]

Sk8 that's the Newburgh Beacon bridge. We are on the south side of it.

[Sk8man]

Ahhh Ok thanks. They hitting the bloodworms on bottom? Was wondering about using large nightcrawlers or even small "tubes" if having trouble locating bait? I've never river fished for them just in the ocean....

Edited May 3, 2013 by Sk8man

[TOP SECRET]

Bloodworms down 15-20ft over 35fow seems to be working well. Nightcrawlers will work if the river isn't too muddy. Lots more schoolies, but Theresa finally hit a nicer one!

[trenchfisherman]

Ahhh...the NBB.  I would give you my secret spot but I might be going there soon.  Here's a hint...just got north of the bridge a bit...i get them there everytime while everybody comes up empty!

[TOP SECRET]

Trench, yeah we like that flat just north of the bridge at high tide too. Only problem on outgoing tide is you either need to anchor or constantly move back up river to avoid hitting the bridge.

[reelintense]

  nice!!!!!

[TOP SECRET]

Fishing died when the outgoing tide started ripping, going to give it a few more minutes, then head in... Hopefully tomorrow will bring that 30lber!

[BSmaster]

2 more weeks and I'll be there!  Getting pumped!

[TOP SECRET]

Bsmaster are you coming to the Hudson or Wilson?

[CaptSpike]

No need to stop on the ripping tide. On the coast we anchor up in front of bridge pilings and fish the water right in front of them. The current break will hold fish there. just be prepared to do battle with the piling after you hook up. Some guys rig the anchor so it could be dropped (like tuna fishing) and chase the fish down river after they hook up. Don't over look the obvious structure. I always did well casting storm shads and other various lead heads with soft plastics. Skip the worms and your likely to get larger fish.

 

Spike

[Sk8man]

Great looking on both counts

[TOP SECRET]

All good points spike! We might try trolling for a bit if it's not too crowded tomorrow.

[Sk8man]

What about drifting and jigging with rubber shad? Too much current?

[TOP SECRET]

Sk8 I've done that from shore and it works. Jigging in general I dont find relaxing though... nothing more relaxing than drifting with bait out and your bail open, just waiting for it to start screaming!

I'd love to try drifting bait for kings this year!

[Sk8man]

Best of luck....sounds sort of "semi-relaxing"

[TOP SECRET]

Sometimes you just need to suck it up and admit your wife is a better fisherwoman than you! At least I can say I tought her everything she knows!

Edited May 4, 2013 by bobs_boy

[TOP SECRET]

Another one for Theresa. Had herring chunks out all morning without a touch, all bloodworms.

[fishshack]

Nice fish Nick and Theresa!!!!!   

[TOP SECRET]

Thanks Al! Do you plan on getting out soon?

[fishshack]

Thanks Al! Do you plan on getting out soon?

 

I probably wont be able to get out until July.     We've been working 12 hr days and it probably wont slow down until then. Yuck!!!  I keep my eye on the reports to keep me sane.   Looking forward to your reports. Talk to you soon.

[TOP SECRET]

Definite yuck, but good to hear your business is going strong! Feel free to hop on our boat on rainy days