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Captains Andy LoCascio and Rich Tenreiro are joined by Peter Bordes and Mitch Wergiles in the prestigious Manhattan Cup Tournament sponsored by the Fishermen's Conservation Association.  Along with the most impressive field ever assembled, they take a long run to Jamaica Bay and catch more keeper bass than the rest of the field.  Don't miss the amazing Hudson River shotgun start!  If you have questions about any of the equipment used during the show, please contact us or  send us a message. 
The conventional rod and reel combo used for bait fishing features a Shimano Torium 20 reel on a Tallus conventional rod  (model TLC-70MHA).  This is a very versatile conventional outfit and is perfect for nearly all northeast chunking applications.

The conventional reel was loaded with 30lb Berkley Big Game which is attached to a 5ft length of 50lb Yo-Zuri Disappearing Pink Fluorocarbon leader using a #10 Mustad Rolling Swivel. The rig is completed with a 8/0 Mustad Ultrapoint Beak Bait style hook.  This is an incredibly sharp hook and is the most effective hook when using large live baits, whole dead baits, or chunk baits.

The cut bunker baits were soaked in Mustad Activate Bait Enhancer which made a big difference when the tide slowed and the fish became very finicky.
     
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The Frabill net seen on this show was model 8410 - 26"x30" PowerCatch Landing Net (Tangle-free knotless – 36” deep)
The large heavy mesh size (1 3/4”) makes this a good net for striped bass, cod, bluefish, etc. This net can handle bunker spoons (which will destroy lighter mesh) and resists bluefish teeth. 

Another choice would be model 8415 26"x30" PowerCatch Landing Net (tangle-free weighted – 38” deep).  The mesh size (1 1/2”) makes this a good net for striped bass, cod, etc. The mesh has less water resistance than the tangle-free knotless, but can be damaged by bunker spoons and bluefish teeth.  

Click here to see all the different Frabill nets seen on the show!
The boat used was a 28ft Triton powered by twin 300hp Mercury Verados.  This boat is the real deal. With a deep-v hull and sharp entry, this boat will knife through big seas that would leave most boats back at the dock.  The deck layout makes it the perfect platform for both inshore and offshore, plugging, trolling, or fishing your favorite hot spot at anchor.  Click here to learn more about this incredible boat and the gear and Raymarine electronics used on this boat. Triton Boats
All the clothes worn by Capt Andy and Rich were embroidered by Darla Hall at Stitches by SWYCE.  This is an embroiderer that caters exclusively to peoples passions!  Be it a fishing vessel, club, event or favorite activity, Stitches by SWYCE can create the perfect image for shirts, caps, jackets and more.
 

Fluke fishing - Tuna fishing - Shark fishing - Flounder fishing - Cod fishing - Weakfish, Blackfish, Sea Bass, and much more!  Striped Bass fishing - Saltwater fishing - Striper Fishing using only Shimano reels and Shimano fishing Rods!