Partyboat striper tackle & lures: What to bring?

[jjdbike]

Originally Posted by Gerry Zagorski

A 30 pound top shot should be plenty and I’d make it 10 feet or so. That makes it easy for you or a mate to grab and wrap your hands around if you want to hoist in a fish rather then use a net. Rather then a swivel to join the braid to the leader use an Alberto knot https://youtu.be/aXjagwdjAhg . This knot has a low
profile which passes through the guides better then others and won’t interfere with your casts. If you’re loooking for Flutter spoons Pete at Atlantic Bait and tackle has them in stock.

Thanks again Mr. Zagorski!
That's exactly what I needed to know.
Been poking around YouTube looking at flutter spoon fishing. I most certainly need a crash course in flutter spoons. May I assume that the old Crocodile spoons and Crippled Herrings can not be used as flutter spoons?
I just messaged Atlantic Bait and Tackle.

I wonder if that tackle shop is still open at Municipal Harbor in Atlantic Highlands? I don't think Jingles will be open early enough to hit it on the way to the boat.

JD

[Gerry Zagorski]

Originally Posted by jjdbike

Thanks again Mr. Zagorski!
That's exactly what I needed to know.
Been poking around YouTube looking at flutter spoon fishing. I most certainly need a crash course in flutter spoons. May I assume that the old Crocodile spoons and Crippled Herrings can not be used as flutter spoons?
I just messaged Atlantic Bait and Tackle.

I wonder if that tackle shop is still open at Municipal Harbor in Atlantic Highlands? I don't think Jingles will be open early enough to hit it on the way to the boat.

JD

No tackle shop in AH Harbor any longer. The Lure Jensen spoons you mentioned look like the flutter spoons but are smaller. You might give them a try but the spoons I picked up from Pete at AH Bait and Tackle and what most are using are 8 inches long and failrly thin/light weight. Pretty simple to work, cast them out, let them flutter down to the bottom and vertical yo yo jig them with an agressive lift of your pole tip and repeat...

BTW - The other day the shads and poppers were getting mostly shorts and the Flutter Spoon got the 28" plus keepers...

[Skolmann]

Gerry, is that a picture of one of your flutter spoons ? If so, I recommend that you remove that treble (as that is treble is mor suited for largemouth bass and will bend out on even bonus size striper) and replace it along with the split ring for a heavier VMC treble.


If you notice in the stores they are now putting out the Ben Parker Flutter spoons that are labeled for saltwater and they have the heavier trebles/rings.

[Gerry Zagorski]

Originally Posted by Skolmann

Gerry, is that a picture of one of your flutter spoons ? If so, I recommend that you remove that treble (as that is treble is mor suited for largemouth bass and will bend out on even bonus size striper) and replace it along with the split ring for a heavier VMC treble.


If you notice in the stores they are now putting out the Ben Parker Flutter spoons that are labeled for saltwater and they have the heavier trebles/rings.

Thanks Doc I need to get that done... I noticed the spit rings on one of them is already rusting out even though it was rinsed after each use.

[Gerry Zagorski]

Stopped in to see Pete today to get the hardware changed out on my Flutter Spoon, thanks Pete...

He's fully stocked with them for those of you looking

[jjdbike]

Originally Posted by Gerry Zagorski

No tackle shop in AH Harbor any longer. The Lure Jensen spoons you mentioned look like the flutter spoons but are smaller. You might give them a try but the spoons I picked up from Pete at AH Bait and Tackle and what most are using are 8 inches long and failrly thin/light weight. Pretty simple to work, cast them out, let them flutter down to the bottom and vertical yo yo jig them with an agressive lift of your pole tip and repeat...

BTW - The other day the shads and poppers were getting mostly shorts and the Flutter Spoon got the 28" plus keepers...

Thanks much for the detailed reports! I'll pack shads, poppers, couple crippled herring and flutter spoons.
Based upon your recommendation (and that of some tackle shops I've spoken with), I'll change out the hardware on this spoons.
I hope I can get a day in this weekend and the weather doesn't spoil it. This will be my last shot at stripers, perhaps ever. Unfortunately we're moving west next year.
Best regards!
JD

[Gerry Zagorski]

Originally Posted by jjdbike

Thanks much for the detailed reports! I'll pack shads, poppers, couple crippled herring and flutter spoons.
Based upon your recommendation (and that of some tackle shops I've spoken with), I'll change out the hardware on this spoons.
I hope I can get a day in this weekend and the weather doesn't spoil it. This will be my last shot at stripers, perhaps ever. Unfortunately we're moving west next year.
Best regards!
JD

FYI the new flutter spoons Pete has in stock have the updated hardware so no need to switch out the rings and trebel hooks...

[jjdbike]

Originally Posted by Gerry Zagorski

No tackle shop in AH Harbor any longer. The Lure Jensen spoons you mentioned look like the flutter spoons but are smaller. You might give them a try but the spoons I picked up from Pete at AH Bait and Tackle and what most are using are 8 inches long and failrly thin/light weight. Pretty simple to work, cast them out, let them flutter down to the bottom and vertical yo yo jig them with an agressive lift of your pole tip and repeat...

BTW - The other day the shads and poppers were getting mostly shorts and the Flutter Spoon got the 28" plus keepers...

Thanks I'm gonna see Pete early Monday morning.