Striper Slayer Apparel, Awesome Striper Gear

Striper Slayers Apparel is a brand-spanking-new fishing apparel company.  Based out of Worcester, MA, Striper Slayers Apparel has this Urban Hooker jones-ing for more.  I met with the Founders of SSA at the 2012 NE Saltwater Fishing Convention in Rhode Island.  They explained to me that the company just launched and these styles are literally hot off the presses.  The owners are not only running the company but they are also tattoo artists by trade.  When they are not beautifying their clients skin with masterful tattoo artistry, they are focused on creative visions for future t shirt designs.  Their style is a perfect blend of old school tattoo art and my favorite past time, striper fishing.  A f#$king match made in heaven.

Their styles are eclectic and the quality of their t shirts and screen printing are exemplary.  Disclaimer: At this point I personally own only one single piece of their fine work, but lucky for me, there are more to come!  I was told that there are many more styles being drawn up now including a fly fishing line.  Ooh-boy!  My buds from Bug Slinger might finally have some reel real competition.  If you have any sense of cool, go ahead and check them out.

Best Striper Fishing Lures (2011 Best Striper Fishing Lures & Best Striper Plugs)

EastCoastAngler.net is proud to continue our second installment in our new series about the craftsmen behind the lures we can’t get enough of. We are bringing you a little bit about the lives of the people who make beautiful, hand made, wooden lures; the producers of true Americana. It seems only fitting that our second post is about an indie plug craftsmen, the artist behind Murph The Surf, Classic Wooden Lures & Plugs. Read on and meet Mr. John Irwin. 

John hails from Mystic Island, New Jersey and spent his childhood near Gravelling Point. John and his family reside in Folsom, New Jersey, his native state. He began making plugs about 20 years ago, and in my opinion his creations are reminiscent of Tim Burton masterpieces. He began creating plugs for a few specific reasons. John primarily fishes using wood plugs, loves working with his hands and has creative, artistic talent. Blend all these elements together – and bam, Murph the Surf is born. Read on.

2011 Must Have Striper Lures & Plugs (Best Striper Lures)

EastCoastAngler.net is proud to launch a new series about the craftsmen behind the lures we can’t get enough of.  The people who make beautiful, hand made, wooden lures. True Americana. Those behind the best of the best. It seems only fitting that our first post is about the man, myth and legend behind Rhode Island Poppers and Atlantic Offshore Lures. Read on and meet Mr. Armand Tetreault.  Armand and his family reside in Rhode Island, his native state.  He spent time as a mate on several of the charter boats that run out of Point Judith. He grew up fishing Narragansett Bay and continues to fish the bodies of water in Little Rhody. Through his trial and error fishing there, he developed his own line of lures.  Armand is a master angler. Read on.

Best Surf Casting Plugs: Fish on 8

Best Surf Casting Plugs: Fish on 8 Custom Wood Lures
Thirty years of experience of general contracting plus a lifetime of fishing plus one stealthy antique wooden lure collection equals eight. What, you ask, in God’s name am I talking about? Fish on 8, and our latest Artist Spotlight Feature, Mr. Robert Yudichak. Robert is the brains, brawn and beautiful artistry behind Fish on 8 custom wood plugs. Here, my fellow angler is his scoop:Everything is in a name and with this company that holds true. We all know the frenzied, ecstatic angler cry of, “Fish on!” Use these plugs and that will be your mantra. And speaking of things spiritual, the later part of this company name, 8. The number eight is considered an extremely lucky number in most spiritual and religious cultures dating back centuries. Fishing with a Fish on 8 brings the luck right to you.Now, about the artist, Mr. Robert Yudichak. Robert, along with his two sons runs Fish on 8. They are, as their art proves, die hard fishermen. Bob began making his own lures and would fish them. He recalls losing his handmade plugs many times only to go back the next day to his favorite spot to see another angler fishing his plugs. He would tell his fellow anglers those were his lures, the anglers would ask where he got the lures and that got that little light bulb illuminated in the mind of another artist. Read on.

Best New Fishing Pliers: Prolite-OS (Fishing Gear)

(CRC) Composite Reel Company, LLC
Prolite-os"TM" series Pliers; The Game Changer.
Over the years I have forged friendships with many very important people within the sport fishing industry. These people have been the tipping point for the products that become the next big thing in the tackle world. These products are the type of gear that make us lie, cheat and steal our way to ownership. This little piece of equipment is the future of fishing tools.
The storyI was recently introduced to a brand new product that just hit the market. CRC's or Composite Reel Company's carbon-fiber composite pliers called The Prolite-os"TM" Pliers. Allow me to explain what makes this tool so special: they are made of a proprietary carbon fiber; this allows them to become one of the lightest weight fishing pliers on the market. They are corrosion free and will stand up to even the worst of saltwater conditions that Poseidon and the rest of the sea gods could throw at us. Read on.

Hot New Striper Lures (Fishing)

Lured in by Some Hot New Striper Lures
Well, you all know I love me some stripers. Some fine new striper candy has come across my radar, and helped me snag some monster stripers here during their Connecticut run. C & C Outdoor Adventures makes some mighty fine handmade lures – and they work like a charm. C & C is an outdoorsman’s paradise located in Northern California. The folks at C & C also guide, which means they know what fish want, and they make it right there – handmade lures! Word has spread all the way to the Eastcoast – The Eastcoast Angler, specifically, that these bad ass lures are a yummy treat for big stripers and blues. (Thanks, Jeff, for the tip.) Well … tested and true, fished and caught, brother. I was lured into love with these lures and had to pass on the word to my readers.
Want to catch a stripe-ahh? A blue? I’ve picked my favorite east coast C & C lures. Read on and see what I think these lures can do for you, besides be a pretty damn good investment:

~ My very own “Midnight Marauder.” The word ‘maraude’ means to loot … any old school hip hop fans out there? This is the Eastcoast Angler, after all. Tribe Called Quest looted for ears, the Eastcoast Angler; for fish. I was able to loot big daddy stripers thanks to this lure.

Here’s the lure: The Marauder Minnow (Shad Shallow)

- It is designed to be trolled fast and be durable. They come in a variety of colors and patterns, 7" shallow, 8" deep, and 5" shallow. The lures are made from lexan, are welded (not glued), and after they are painted, the 3 –D fish eyes are applied, and finished with a rock hard UV topcoat. The top coat protects against scratching, and lost eyes. The lure held up, even after getting viciously attacked by monster blues. Nice work, C & C!
~ Pop, pop, pop, pop, POP! The CC Pencil Popper

- This is the perfect surface plug. The Pencil Popper is made from a polymer and is weighted in the rear to provide those long casts in the surf. Perfect weight for a good, long cast! They are not hollow plastic and have the same durable top coat as the Marauders, but they are coated twice because C & C knows well the beating they will take in the surf. They have internal glass rattles. They are also available in 6", 7" and 8." All bodies have a wire-form one-piece frame.

~ Tempted yet? C & C has more. The Temptor Lure is their newest line of lures.

And features everyone’s favorite; a real Red Head. The Redhead Holo is one delicious striper lure. They are made from welded lexan- you know the stuff bullet proof glass is made from? Yikes – watch out bluefish teeth! They have the same construction as the Marauders. They are 7" and have a very erratic design.

~ So, I’ve spent most of this post giving you great lures for those fierce stripers and blues. But some of the species can be lazy. In steps the Temptor II Minnow. Same basic design and action as the Temptor, but a small presentation for those days when the fish are lazy and don't want to take on a big bait.
It is clear to me the people at C & C know what it takes to catch fish – they helped me catch some stripers. On these lures you won’t find any cheap hardware commonly found on commercial baits. After the folks at C & C assemble the lures, and they have passed quality inspection, they are tested to make sure they swim correctly at speeds up to 5 mph. Intense standards = long lasting gear.
To make these lures even more of a catch, they are family made. Jeff swears they are his pride and joy. As they should be, my man, they are fine specimens of workmanship. But, more importantly, they are durable; their paint withstands the salt water and THEY WORK. If you are ever in the No Cal region, check Jeff out and have C & C take you fishing, for an abalone dive or hunting. But, if you’re like the Eastcoast Angler and dig the right coastline more than the left, purchase his lures online to snag some monster stripers and blues.

If you want to catch big striped bass then click here to check them out

Rhode Island Man Nabs 75-Pound Striper, Shatters State Record

Don Smith was fishing in the Block Island Volunteer Firefighters Tournament off 'The Block', when the fish of a lifetime clamped on to Vican's eel.
Much to the pair's surprise, on the other end of the line waited a 75 pound, 4 ounce striped bass. The catch shattered the old Rhode Island record by a whopping five pounds. It also came within 3 pounds, 4 ounces of a world record.

Moonstone, Matunuck Rhode Island (Best Blue Claw Crabs)

Do you want to catch some Blue Claw Crabs?

Well I have the perfect spot. Catch as many as you can carry and you don't even need a License. All that is required is string, raw chicken and a net. Now, I know it does not sound very appetizing but just try one and you will be hooked. Blue Claws taste sweeter than Lobster. (For best results you must visit my main site. I will give you tips and tricks needed to land the biggest fish.)

Galilee, Narragansett RI

Fish at Your Own Risk!
In Galilee, there are plenty of commercial fishing boats. There are also plenty of very long boat slips where they park their boats. You can find so many places to fish down these long slips, but I only recommend fishing late at night. Big stripers and blues are to be found here July through October. All fishing methods recommended.
(For best results you must visit my main site. I will give you tips and tricks needed to land the biggest fish.)
FROM SOUTH OF RHODE ISLAND approximately 1 hour from Route 95 N –in Connecticut exit 92) Take Route 95 North to Connecticut exit 92 (Sign reads for Routes 2 & 49). At the end of the exit ramp, make a right onto Route 2 East. Follow for 1.1 miles to Route 78 East. Follow 78 to the end of it. At the light, turn left onto Route 1 North. Continue for approximately 18 miles to the Point Judith Exit (Route 108 South). Now, follow the directions below*
FROM NORTH OF RHODE ISLAND Approximately 45 minutes from exit 9 on Route 95 S Take Route 95 South to Exit 9 (exit is on left side of the highway) to Route 4. Follow Route 4 South to Route 1 South. Proceed to the Point Judith Exit. Now, follow the directions below*

FROM POINT JUDITH EXIT Make a right off the exit ramp. Continue to the second light and make a right onto Route 108 South. (a large shopping plaza containing a Super Stop & Shop, AAA Building, Citizens Bank are in the plaza). Follow Route 108 South for approximately 3 miles. Immediately following the FISHERMAN’S MEMORIAL STATE PARK (on your right), take a right at the light onto the Galilee Escape Road. At the end, make a right turn and then an immediate left.

Deep Hole, Matunuck, Rhode Island

Photo By: Paul Arbitman
Best Months to Fish: April though November
Fishing Methods: Lures, Plugs
Best time to Fish, best tide or currents and other FAQs
Directions: Take Route 1 on Matunick Beach Road.
Note: Last night was July 29, 2008. I saw someone pull a 50 pound striper from this spot.
(For best results you must visit my main site. I will give you tips and tricks needed to land the biggest fish.)

Napatree Point, Westerly, RI (Fishing)

Photo by: Paul Arbitman
Fishing Methods: Plugs, life eels, and fly fishing
Species: Stripers, bluefish, fluke, progies, and bonito
Best time to Fish, best tide or currents and other FAQs
Directions: From Westerly, take Route 1a south; then pick up Watch Hill Road at Avondale. Take a right into the parking lot at land's end.
(For best results you must visit my main site. I will give you tips and tricks needed to land the biggest fish.)

Watch Hill, Westerly, RI (Fishing)

Photo by : Paul Arbitman
Fishing Methods: Plugs, fly fishing and jigs
Species: Atlantic salmon and striped bass
Best time to Fish, best tide or currents and other FAQs
Directions: From Westerly, Take Route 1A south, then pick up Watch Hill Road at Avondale. Follow the signs to Watch Hill Road at Avondale. Follow the signs to Watch Hill Light. (For best results you must visit my main site. I will give you tips and tricks needed to land the biggest fish.)

Quonochontaug Breachway, Charlestown, RI (Fishing)

Fishing Methods: Plugging, jigs, live eels, and fly fishing
Species: Strippers and blues
Best time to Fish, best tide or currents and other FAQs
Directions: East of the intersection of Route 216 and Route 1, take a south turn onto West Beach Road and follow it around a circle to the west until it ends at public boat-launching ramp.
(For best results you must visit my main site. I will give you tips and tricks needed to land the biggest fish.)

Weekapaug Breachway, Westerly, Rhode Island (Fishing)

Fishing Methods: Plugs, fly fishing and jigs
Species: striped bass and Blues
Best time to Fish, best tide or currents and other FAQs
Directions: Follow signs from Shore Road (Route 1A) south to Weekapaug, or turn south on Dunn's Corner Road. (For best results you must visit my main site. I will give you tips and tricks needed to land the biggest fish.)