The season is underway with LOTS of fat schoolie striped bass moving up the coast. As of today, fish are being reported in big schools from Buzzards Bay to Boston Harbor. Locally, we have had fish on the incoming tides … Continue reading →
Capt. Dave’s son, Lucas, who led All New England in scoring in the 2018-2019 high school basketball season, averaging 28 PPG, holds up a nice largemouth bass before releasing it. Luke is college bound this fall to continue his basketball … Continue reading →
On this date, April 28, 2012, my prayers were answered. My client from CA landed 25 striped bass on the fly, inside the bay, up on the flats – all keepers! About two acres of fish. – Capt. Dave, baymenlife.com
Continue reading →A Baby Baymen I tied in Ray Bondorew style. Gamakatsu SC15 1/0 on the theory that “big fish take little flies.” This pattern is a joy to cast and it looks so good in the water. Striped bass hammer it. … Continue reading →
I have guided thousands of anglers over the last twenty-seven years to striped bass with fly and light tackle gear, on the MA coast. I’d like to introduce you to a few of them. Lt. Col. Richard “The Machine” Comstock … Continue reading →
If you fly fish for striped bass, consider my current set-up. I am casting an 8WT Temple Fork Axiom II fly rod, loaded with an intermediate sinking line, a 15lb straight mono leader of 6-9 feet, and a modified Baymen … Continue reading →
Before turning our attention to Spring Striped Bass on the MA coast, we head for the mountains for Spring Turkey season in Vermont! I guide out of a very comfortable camp and we have a lot of fun hunting Toms. … Continue reading →
New recreational bluefish limits effective in 2020. The Marine Fisheries Advisory Commission has approved DMF recommendations to adjust the recreational possession limit for bluefish. Effective May 1, 2020: Recreational anglers fishing from shore or a private vessel are limited to … Continue reading →
You all know about Capt. Dave’s Baymen Jig for light tackle striped bass, right…?
Continue reading →Here is a Baymen Universal (no eyes) tied on a 3/0 Owner SW Special hook. This pattern is deadly and “swims” in the current and looks alive. I’ve been tying and fishing it for over 25 years, and anglers have … Continue reading →