86. Boston Stripers with Brian Coombs and Anthony Forte

About this episode

The episode features two Boston striper captains discussing their fishing strategies and the impact of conditions on baitfish abundance.

Two of Boston's most dedicated striper captains talk about their different approaches to finding big bass, the unusual early start to the 2026 Striper Season, and how conditions influence baitfish abundance. Also: charter stories, Tony Graffiti, and Cheech's reason for loving bad weather.

People in this episode

Guests: Brian Coombs, Anthony Forte

Topics covered

• striped bass fishing
• charter stories
• fishing techniques
• baitfish abundance
• weather conditions

Keywords

• stripers
• Boston
• fishing
• bass
• charter
• weather

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Boston

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