Question: I'm going fishing this weekend on a boat. i need tips?

(Posted by: on 2010-08-17 22:33:09)

Okay so in Howard Beach, Queens, NY. I'm going on a night fishing trip on the NorthStar II from 7 pm - 12 am. this Saturday. We are seeking for Striped Bass. I know somewhat about fishing. The boat supplies the rod, reel, tackle, bait. What I need help with is what side of the boat should my family fish on? The front, back, sides? Also if i get a bite, set the hook, and start reeling in the fish. What if the line is about to break, etc? I need some tips. The north star is the name of the boat i'm going on. I fished on the back of the boat before and our lines got stuck to the motor a lot.

Posted by: Derrick S on 2010-08-18, 08:09:17

If you are prone to seasickness, the stern of the boat and the exhaust will make you miserable the entire trip. Lot's of people blame seasickness on the water, motion and a host of other things. But inhaling the diesel exhaust isn't good for you since one of the afterburn by-product is arsenic. Though very small, it's enough to make you sick. I've always fished the sides of a "Party " fishing boat. It really makes "ZERO " difference where you fish. However, the bow area has a lot of up/ down movement, so if again you get motion sickness, stay off the bow. As a Pro Tourney fisherman, here's a tip for you. Call ahead and ask the Captain how heavy of line they spool the reels with. Then bring a lead weight 1/ 3 of the test rating. Once you have the rod/ reel in hand. Set the drag to just start to "Slip " the weight. This way you'll never break the line when fighting a fish. It's about the fight/ battle with the fish, not how fast you can bring it to the boat. Good luck

Posted by: jack ignition on 2010-08-17, 22:34:07

Play the song: "I'm on a boat " as loud as your speakers allow it.

Posted by: Battleshrub on 2010-08-17, 22:38:11

It really doesnt matter what side of the boat your on but i would sugest the back and about the line snapping just let fish fight and tire itself out then reel it all the way in much easier that way.

Posted by: Tpnoid Thatdude on 2010-08-17, 23:46:54

Back always the back then you cant get blamed when someone gets line crossed if stopped wherever you want just cast out and reel in slow remmeber you need beer smile and if u about to lose him let out the tension some should be on front of reel relax and be cool if u feel sick let em know you aint a wuss everyone gets ill sometimes

Posted by: jtexas on 2010-08-18, 10:07:53

No matter which side of the boat you are on, the fish will be biting on the other side. Sorry, there's no way around it. Striped bass are aggressive feeders with very bony mouths, so an immediate, aggressive hookset is called for. Unless using live bait, but you probably will be using cut bait. Once hooked, they are unlikely to pull free. They also have a tendency to make one last strong run for the bottom when they get close to the surface. When filleting a striper, I like to hold my knife just a hair above the skin, to leave most of the red meat behind. Makes for a better-tasting fish, IMHO. One nuther thing to try... "Striper on the Half-shell ": leave the skin & scales on some of the fillets. Put them on a hot grill skin down, and baste with your choice of marinades...Paul Newman's Italian dressing is good. Cook 'em skin side down until they're done. Scoop the meat out and discard the skin. Makes great fish tacos, or fish salad.

Posted by: Agent Captain T-man on 2010-08-18, 18:16:24

I always find my luck on the stern (Back) in the left corner. I don't know why...