Dark Horse 10/10 --- NIGHT EELING BEATDOWN, JUMBO BASS!!

[Broad Bill]

Capt. Dan was a legend back in the day with night time eeling for bass. Years ago there were always party boats out of the Highlands which Capt. Ron eluded to that targeted bass eeling at night. Deadly. BUT in all those years I was never on a trip with bass the size Dark Horse posted, trip of a lifetime. Kudos to the Captain and crew! All fish are being handled properly in the photos, look at the vid on Dark Horse's fb page and you'll see nets were used and I'm sure the Captain and crew and fares did everything by the book. No need to make a positive into a negative, too much of that going around in this world already.

Great job by all and a lot of smiles and PB's on that trip. Those are the type trips you'll remember for a lifetime and exactly why what's happening in the Chesapeake needs to be addressed and resolved. Too important and prestigious a fishery to go by the wayside for the benefit of one greedy ass state and one conglomerate.

[Gerry Zagorski]

Originally Posted by Broad Bill

Capt. Dan was a legend back in the day with night time eeling for bass. Years ago there were always party boats out of the Highlands which Capt. Ron eluded to that targeted bass eeling at night. Deadly. BUT in all those years I was never on a trip with bass the size Dark Horse posted, trip of a lifetime. Kudos to the Captain and crew! All fish are being handled properly in the photos, look at the vid on Dark Horse's fb page and you'll see nets were used and I'm sure the Captain and crew and fares did everything by the book. No need to make a positive into a negative, too much of that going around in this world already.

Great job by all and a lot of smiles and PB's on that trip. Those are the type trips you'll remember for a lifetime and exactly why what's happening in the Chesapeake needs to be addressed and resolved. Too important and prestigious a fishery to go by the wayside for the benefit of one greedy ass state and one conglomerate.

Now that's how to reply to a fishing report post!

[AndyS]

Not trolling for trouble AT ALL. I was simply asking questions, and wondering why you don't see this more often. I remember years ago reading reports like this and wondered why more people weren't doing this, seems like lots of fun and plenty of fish to be caught.

[bulletbob]

Originally Posted by 1captainron

Capt. Dan Seich ran the Angler, Teal and Fishermen all Party boats for many years. One of the best night bass fishermen there ever was. He learned the ropes starting as a deck hand with Marty Haines/Sea Pigeon.

I am old enough to remember the days when Striper were very scarce.. They were rare enough in the 70's and early 80's, that a single 20 pounder would make the papers. There were a few guys that caught them all the time in those years, and many of them that fished in their own boats used live eels at night ... I can recall in those days ANY tidal creek that ran into raritan bay was loaded with eels, and you could catch dozens for bait any night you wanted with a piece of squid, a sinker ,an eel hook , a rag and a bucket.. I don't think its that way any more.. Thanks for the explanation Capt Ron.. I went out on the Sea Pigeon with Capt Marty.. Great cap and crew, buy perhaps the slowest party boat I have ever been aboard.Those were the days. bob

[Gumada]

Originally Posted by AndyS

Do they have to use circle hooks ? Do you have to use eels, would bunker chunks work ???

Eels work because the aggression is not necessarily a feeding reaction. Large female stripers are programmed to attack eels that try to eat their eggs in the breeding areas up rivers. They have a genetic hatred for the pests…bait works only when they are feeding.

[Gerry Zagorski]

Originally Posted by Gumada

Eels work because the aggression is not necessarily a feeding reaction. Large female stripers are programmed to attack eels that try to eat their eggs in the breeding areas up rivers. They have a genetic hatred for the pests…bait works only when they are feeding.

Interesting, never knew that but makes sense.