Live-Lining for Narragansett Bay Stripers

Capt. Brian Patterson of Bristol, Rhode Island, shows how to fish menhaden for big early-season striped bass in Upper Narragansett Bay. Special thanks to Capt. Brian Patterson of Patterson Guide Service, www.pattersonguideservice.com; 401-396-9464.

[@boatinglocal]

The rods we used were 6' 6" and 7' Contour rods with TiCA reels loaded with Cortland 30-pound-test Mastery series braid. We rigged up with 6-foot fluorocarbon leader and 6/0 circle hooks.

[@boatinglocal]

Not sure if you are being sarcastic, WebMoss, but the trip was made in mid-May. @webmoss

[@Unplugged704]

Damn that's a nice fish! One of the many reasons I miss RI.. fishing stripers!!

[@kenmacpherson6012]

Cape cod canal is better

[@Unplugged704]

@@kenmacpherson6012 💯

[@kenmacpherson6012]

Love to see some quancite point vids

[@webmoss]

@boatinglocal
Sarcasm is a New England thing... No it was just a general question. I'm having the winter blues and counting days when I can get back out on the water.

[@jimchamberlain7929]

NOT BAD 20 PONDERS RARATIN BAY HOLD SOME IN THE 50S YEAH MAN

[@tolpacourt]

30 BUD POUNDERS IN RARITAN BAY WOOO!

[@moester11]

I fish in buzzards bay near the mouth of it, how do you catch pogies and can you use scup?

[@chris24542]

At 5:08 what is the term he was referring to?

[@moester11]

@moester11 also, how do you track them, or do you just fish at the structure where they would be.

[@STRIPERBAY408]

Clean boat....

[@deborahdesimone6397]

Hey if any one is going for bass and blues I know a spot that is 1 mile of block island best spot