New member Returning to surf fishing

[saltyjoe]

I have been reading some of the posts on here about surf fishing for striper's and it seams to me that the bait of choice is clam.

I was just wondering if bunker works well from the shoreline in the later season.

I guess I should explain that I am a dissabled vet and walking or standing for any lenght of time is not possable so bait fishing for striper's is most likely my choice. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Joe

[SurfJockey]

Bunker as well as clams are great baits for the striped ones. 
The photo to the left....That striper was caught on a bunker chunk last fall.
Welcome aboard!

 

[Scott G.]

 

[Hotrod]

Welcome aboard Joe.  anyway way we can help.  just ask..
and Thank You for your service

[Kenny]

 

Welcome !

[saltyjoe]

  Thank you all for the welcome, I plan on stopping in here as often as possible for hints and information. This looks like a great site for salt water enthusiast. My brother and I plan on surf fishing in a few days, if we score I will attempt on posting the results.

Good fishing to all 

My pleasure to serve the greatest country in the free world.   

[IrishAyes]

Welcome to the site Joe, catch em up. 

My pleasure to serve the greatest country in the free world.   

It is the greatest country because of guys like you taking up the cause and rallying behind the flag. 

[Bucktail]

Welcome.  Thank you for your service.

[SurfJockey]

  

Clams seem to be a good choice if going the bait route at this point.  A high-lo rig or a fishfinder rig will get them out there.  Water is still chilly, so try and avoid the sand spike if you can.  Keep the rod in your hands since the fish might be a bit sluggish.  Good luck. 

[saltyjoe]

  My brother called earlier this afternoon and wants to go fishing in the river at Seaside off one of the piers there, he's got the bug as bad as me, but I'm willing to get my line we  personally I think the wind is wrong and the moon phase is a little early  but I don't know if my reasoning in on  . We will see!!

Taking my lovely wife with us, she loves fishing and is as nuts as we are God I love her though .

[SurfJockey]

There was a little NE blow out there, which isn't that bad.

There's a river in Seaside? 

[Bucktail]

I think he means the bay.

Good luck!

[saltyjoe]

Jason: No there is no river  I meant to say BG Inlet, we ended up on the beach at 9th ave in seaside park. Lasted about two hours. Low tide, windy SE, Cold, NO FISH!! But we had some fun watching my wife fish. She's a trooper!!