Captains Andy LoCascio and Rich Tenreiro head back to Block Island to hook up with light tackle eel specialist Capt Mike Neto of Adrianna Fishing Charters. Mike shares his secrets for catching trophy stripers on eels using only 20lb class spinning tackle. No one in the northeast has caught more 50lb+ and 60lb+ stripers in the last 5 years than Capt Mike Neto!
The eel fishing techniques illustrated in this show can be used anywhere in the northeast. Light tackle with virtually no weight makes for a great presentation.
If you have questions about any of the equipment used during the show, please contact us.
Click here for our Striped Bass on Live Eels gear recommendations.
Preview Clip
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Full Length Show
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Frequently Asked Questions
Capt Mike Neto is a light tackle eel specialist from Adrianna Fishing Charters, known for catching more 50lb+ and 60lb+ striped bass in the Northeast over the past five years than anyone else. He shares effective techniques for catching trophy stripers using 20lb class spinning tackle and live eels.
The show recommends using light tackle with virtually no weight, specifically 20lb class spinning tackle, to create a natural presentation when fishing live eels for striped bass. This approach helps increase the chances of hooking large stripers due to its subtle and effective setup.
Yes, the eel fishing techniques demonstrated by Capt Mike Neto on Block Island are applicable anywhere in the Northeast. Anglers can use these light tackle eel methods across different locations to improve their chances of catching striped bass.
Gear recommendations for striped bass fishing on live eels are provided through a dedicated resource linked on the page. Anglers interested in replicating Capt Mike Neto’s methods can view specific tackle and equipment suggestions there.
If you have any questions about the equipment featured in the show, you are encouraged to contact the team directly through the contact information provided on the website. They offer support regarding the gear and techniques used during the fishing session.
The fishing show featuring Capt Mike Neto and his eel fishing techniques can be watched on YouTube. Both a preview clip and the full-length show are available via direct links provided on the page for easy access and sharing.
