VA Striper Rigs

Hooper · #1 05-26-2002, 11:11 AM

Can anyone help me out with this....Several weeks ago, maybe more, I caught a glimpse of a tandem rig on a fishing show on ESPN where they were fishing for stripers in Virginia. Here's what it looked like, I think....

From a three way rig one leader of about 24" held a huge lead jig head of about 48 ounces with a rubber shad or pogy. The off of the other swivel ran a leader of about 36"-48" and they were trailing a live black eel. They were doing very well and it looked like a way to get some huge fish. SO........Has anyone used this and how have you done with it??? Have I described it right? I would like to try this in our area where they are some big fish right now.....

With Gratitude, Hooper

John R · #2 05-28-2002, 10:29 AM

Hoop - one of the guys posting on my site was trying something similar: http://www.striped-bass.com/vbulleti...&threadid=3453

might be worth a ponder. But be forewarned, he's an associate of Trayder's so the info might be closely held, hehehe - just kidding....

BTW - I really like the pics Steve put up on your boat, sweet layout. Is that console the optional, large console?

squidrig · #3 05-28-2002, 11:09 AM

Hey Hooper,
Did I see you steaming by Hardings beach going into the inside of Monomoy and South Beach this past Memorial day around 3:30? I could have sworn it was your boat?

Trayder · #4 05-28-2002, 12:17 PM

I would tell you but......

I have a bunch of those rigs from our last trip to the chesapeake. HUGE good looking rigs, excactly as you describe.

Devils Fiddle and myself made a northern rendition and it produces now with live/fresh dead herring.

I have yet to try the raw chesapeake rigs here as of yet because herring seem to be the best way now and I am a beliver in: if it ain't broke don't fix it. When (if) it slows down I will try some of the chesapeake rigs. I have a sneeking suspicion they may be productive.

capesams · #5 05-28-2002, 02:00 PM

BOY oh BOY !

Was that a tell ya everything, but won't show you a pic. of it. I thought cape codders were bad. HOOP send Trayder a $100.oo bill you might get one in the mail.OR atleast part of one.

Trayder · #6 05-28-2002, 03:36 PM

I am actuallly headed out to Chatham the weekend of the June 21'st. I would be more than happy to show you them. I will give you one for tips on a location of "hot" fishing spot other than the waters of Monomoy [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] Hehehe