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[vikesdad]

Anybody have experience with any New Hampshire party boats ? I am thinking about driving up there next week to try redfishing as well as capitalizing on the haddock open this weekend. Seems like they fish in 200 ft of water so it looks like I just have to bring the offshore sea bass tackle. Any thoughts on rigging ? do I need to bring a specific bait they might not provide ?

any help would be great..Just looking to thoughts if it is worth it to make the haul all the way up there or should I stick closer to home and roll the dice that the stripers flip the switch before Monday/Tuesday

[MVP]

Eastmans runs a great operation up there
I would give them a call

[vikesdad]

Thats where i was thinking but didnt know if it was a tourist type place . Didnt know if we d run for 2 hrs fish for 10
Mins and run home for 2 hrs. Not going to drive the car 5 hrs to get aggravated. I could do that closer to home !

[howarda780]

You will be going 2 hours. For Redfish they live in 400' so its a haul.

Haddock is closer and a lot shallower. Im guessing 50-80.

[toller]

Sorry I can't help you with the fishing, but the Tuna Striker Pub, which is at the dock next to Eastman's, is a good place to get a bite and a beer. Also, remember to take advantage of NH cheap liquor prices. There a state store nearby. Looking forward to hearing about your catch. I'll be up there in June and was thinking of doing some fishing with them also. Best of luck.

[tautog]

Eastman's is good. You will get at least 4 hours of fishing time. Bring 12-20oz sinkers.

[vikesdad]

Thanks for the help. Similar set up as sea bassin ?

[tautog]

Haddock have a soft mouth so I actually like 6/0 circles because you either hook them solidly or they come off in two cranks and you can drop back down. The bait seems to stay on better and you don't usually lose them when you swing them into the boat. Otherwise 5/0 octapus is good.

[MohawkJD]

Eastman's is as good as it gets. Other good boats across the bridge in Hampton Beach are good too. Call and have spot reserved before you go. These trips sell out and you can get turned away if you're not on the list. Haddock opens this week, so that will be the targeted fish. They might look for reds if haddock is slow. High-low rig, haddock are down low. 5/0 or 6/0 C or J hook. It'll be 16 oz with the full boat, but could be 20oz. 175-225', no more than 250. They usually use the same rigs for reds, but you can go 3 hooks. Jigs work, but bait is better. You can bring clams from NJ, sometimes their bait isn't so great. Jigs if pollack are around, but they could attract the green dogs (cod).

[vikesdad]

Thanks for the advice