Spring to Fall Bunker Tactics: Lures, Spoons & Flies with Guide Brian Kelly скачать в хорошем качестве

Spring to Fall Bunker Tactics: Lures, Spoons & Flies with Guide Brian Kelly

In this episode of the Saltwater Edge Podcast, we're joined by Captain Brian Kelly, a seasoned fly and light tackle guide based in Massachusetts. Brian shares his journey from guide school in Montana to building a successful saltwater guiding business in New England. We cover bunker-focused fishing strategies, migration patterns, bait behavior, and how to adjust your lure, spoon, and fly tactics for consistent success. Whether you're targeting stripers, albies, or bluefin, there's something in this episode for every serious angler. 📍 Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: Brian Kelly’s fly fishing roots and guide school experience 01:07 – Building a guide business & lessons from Montana 02:30 – Seasonal travel: Cuba, steelhead, and more 04:46 – New England fishing zones: North vs. South of Cape Cod 05:56 – Migration, tides, and Cape Cod Canal dynamics 08:00 – Herring vs. bunker: bait behavior breakdown 10:03 – How tide, temperature, and bait push fish movement 12:30 – Peanut bunker, silversides, and bait-driven fall runs 14:00 – Squid runs and their influence on the fishery 16:25 – Brian’s light tackle tuna fishing experiences 18:04 – The 2022 bunker phenomenon: whales, dolphins, and biomass overload 20:18 – Fall fishing observations and peanut bunker strategies 22:00 – Bunker school behavior and interpreting bait cues 25:00 – Lure strategies: soft plastics, magic swimmers, and retrieve tips 33:00 – Paddle tails vs. sluggos: which bait and when 38:39 – How to locate bunker schools with side scan and structure knowledge 43:00 – Bunker spoon tactics: setup, depth, retrieve, and gear 48:19 – Fly fishing for bunker schools: practical setups and drift strategies 54:00 – Fly presentation tips: dredging, bulkheads, and fishing structure 56:00 – Final thoughts and lessons learned from clients on the water 🎣 Check out Brian’s guide service 📍 Learn more: https://www.rpsfish.com/ 🛍️ Shop the gear we discussed at https://saltwateredge.com 👉 Like, subscribe, and drop your questions in the comments below!