Evening Striped Bass Trip with Hog Moon Fishing
Private Trip
Twohour evening striped bass session from 68 PMMaximum three anglers, all tackle and equipment providedTechnical casting with soft plastics and jigs included
Nothing beats the magic of an evening bite when the sun starts to drop and the stripers wake up. This focused two-hour session from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM puts you right in the sweet spot when the water cools and the fish start moving. Based out of Bobbie's Boats Bait & Tackle, this top-rated evening trip accommodates up to three anglers for an intimate, hands-on fishing experience that's all about quality over quantity.
This isn't your typical all-day grind – it's a strategic strike mission designed around the evening bite window. At $250 for up to three anglers, you're getting prime time access to some of the most productive striped bass fishing hours. The late afternoon transition period is when water temperatures start dropping and baitfish become more active, triggering feeding behavior in stripers that have been laying low during the heat of the day. You'll launch from the well-equipped Bobbie's Boats facility, where local knowledge meets serious tackle. The captain knows exactly where to position the boat to intercept feeding fish, whether that's working structure, current breaks, or following bird activity. This is technical fishing at its finest – no trolling around hoping for the best, but precise casting to targeted areas where experience shows the fish will be.
This trip is all about finesse and precision with soft plastics and jigs – the go-to arsenal for serious striper hunters. You'll be working with high-quality rods and reels that are perfectly matched to the technique, giving you the sensitivity to feel every tap and the backbone to turn fish away from structure. Soft plastic swimbaits, paddle tails, and jerkbaits will be your primary weapons, rigged on jig heads that let you cover different parts of the water column. The beauty of this approach is the versatility – you can work the same lure fast or slow, high or low, depending on what the fish are telling you. No live bait means no mess and no waiting around – just pure technique and presentation. The captain will have you working likely spots with methodical casts, teaching you to read the water and understand why fish hold in certain areas. You'll learn to feel the difference between a rock, a weed, and a fish – skills that'll make you a better angler long after this trip ends.
Striped bass are the crown jewel of inshore fishing, and evening is prime time to tangle with these silver-sided fighters. These fish are smart, strong, and absolutely gorgeous – built like torpedoes with distinctive horizontal stripes running down their flanks. Evening stripers can range from schoolie size around 20 inches up to keeper-sized fish in the mid-to-upper twenties, with the occasional larger fish mixed in to keep things interesting. What makes evening fishing so productive is their feeding behavior – as the sun drops and light levels decrease, stripers move from deeper water into the shallows to hunt. They're ambush predators that use structure, current, and low light to their advantage, which is exactly why this focused evening approach works so well. When you hook into a striper, you'll know it immediately – they hit hard and fight harder, making long runs and using their broad sides to pull drag. The cool evening air, the anticipation of the next cast, and the electric hit of a striper on soft plastic creates fishing memories that last a lifetime. These fish are also incredibly important to the local ecosystem and fishery, so proper handling and following size regulations helps ensure great fishing for years to come.
This evening striped bass trip represents everything that makes inshore fishing special – targeted technique, productive timing, and the chance to learn from experienced guides who know these waters inside and out. At just two hours, it fits perfectly into your schedule while delivering maximum fishing action during the most productive part of the day. The boat provides all the gear you need, so just bring your saltwater registry, some snacks if you want them, and get ready for some serious striper action. With space for only three anglers, you're guaranteed personal attention and plenty of casting opportunities. Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills with soft plastics, experience the evening bite for the first time, or just want a focused fishing session without the commitment of a full day, this trip delivers exactly what serious anglers are looking for. The combination of Hog Moon Fishing's local expertise and the proven productivity of evening striper fishing makes this a customer favorite that books up quickly during prime season.
You'll be fishing from a solid 21-foot SE Parker Center Console that's built for getting after stripers in skinny water. This rig just got a fresh 2024 Yamaha 200HP 4-stroke that'll cruise at 40 knots, so we're not wasting time getting to the fish. The boat's rigged with a trolling motor for quiet approaches and side-scan technology to mark schools before we make our casts. Perfect setup for technical shallow-water fishing where presentation matters. With space for three anglers, everyone gets room to work without crowding each other. The Parker's center console design gives you 360-degree casting access, which is key when stripers are busting bait and you need to get your lure in the zone fast. This boat handles the evening chop well and keeps you dry while we chase the late bite.
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