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Striper Mike's Angling Lore

Fiasco

For years, Mitch had talked about his family retreat in the top of Vermont ...

Diversity and the King

Aren't Alewives just a super bait??? I mean what fish in their ...

The Swimmer's

I have no idea why we always decided to have greasy sausage on the Co...

Kentucky Joe

Mark was always nice enough to drive. We all seemed to fit so well in his b...

Proximity of Breath

Somehow Butch had convinced a local Capt. of an exclusive boat, that he and...

Now We Got Him

Giant Blue fin Tuna fishing can kick your ass, and drive your sense good ju...

Frenzy

Some guys only fish sunrise and sunset when hurling hope from the surf. I t...

White Night

One of the pre-dawn duties of the sun, when you live on the ocean, is to wa...

Nirvana

Far is forever.... when you are staring out to sea. The school of blu...

The Re-match

Have you ever gone ice fishing on a still morning? A morning when the...

Predatory Persistence

I fish when I am not fishing! Surfcasting does not always mean you have th...

Anguilla Rostrata

I could not remember ever finding one washed up in the surf. Its as r...

Ask Striper Mike

Carved Keeper

Hey there Striper Mike....I caught this one outside of your house. Do you want me to release it or keep it for you?????......Ray Fredan Hand carved 36" Keeper Striper. ITS A KEEPER RAY......that is a masterpiece of carving by Ray Fredan A renowned wood carver that lives near me. It is a privilege to have one of his works and I will treasure it forever. He is a unique man with a blessed connection to nature and the artistic ability to portray it in his almost living...

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Recipes

Tangy Tuna

Allison Pikiell is my friend. She can cook...

Striped Basserole

Why hello there Mr. Striper Mike. This is a good...

Striper and Asparagus

Hello Striper Mike...I have tried some of your past...

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Did You Know?

Spawning

....that in early spring mature stripers move from the ocean into the fresh water estuaries and rivers. The rise in the coastal water temperatures triggers spawning. The majority of spawning occurs in late April and early may or when the water temperatures reach approx. 65 degrees F. Most female stripers reach sexual maturity at 4 yrs of age. Males attain their sexual maturity at 2 to 3 yrs of age. A full grown cow can produce as many as 5,000,000...

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Recent Fishing Tips

Be Prepared

.........you want a tip on how to catch big stripers this season??????......BE READY! To many surfcasters go into the season without EVERYTHING being perfect. That being the case. You may still get some stripers.....But you will be leaving the BIG STRIPERS for me and anglers of equal ability. New line..lubed reels...honed hooks.....bait prep (where are you going to get it and what will it be)...tide charts to plan time , moon charts for...

Email Striper Mike

Ask-Mike Striper Mike has been helping new, and veteran fishermen/women catch fish for years. He has been an angler most of his life and has a resume to back it up. (Read About Striper Mike) Please submit any fishing questions that you may have! Your question will be answered and displayed in the Ask Striper Mike section! This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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"With my midnight stare recognizing the different darkness in this ocean, my senses seem saturated. The black, endless ocean stands up in front like a wall of thunder. The smells of my striper safari wisp through the tumultuous crashing of the surf....and I melt into being, all part of it." -Striper Mike