S1:E4 | Shell E. Caris Talks Bunker (aka Menhaden, aka Pogies)

One of the most beloved surf fishermen along the East Coast, not just his home waters of New Jersey, Shell E. Caris has been fishing the surf for nearly 70 years. In this special episode of the surfcast podcast, Shell talks about catching striped bass when they are feeding on bunker (Atlantic menhaden, pogies, etc.) From metal lips to pencil poppers to soft plastics and more, he divulges some of the tips, tricks and techniques he has learned that have produced striped bass as heavy as 55-plus pounds for him and his clients. ~~~ The Surfcast Podcast is your weekly source for surf fishing discussions, tactics, interviews, news, and more. The Surfcast Podcast is hosted by Jerry Audet and Toby Lapinski, two of the most dedicated and obsessed surf fishermen you'll ever meet. Whether you're a newbie just dipping your toes in the surf, a seasoned sharpie with saltwater running through your veins, or your casts land somewhere in-between, the surfcast podcast is for you. ~~~ You can find out more about the podcast at www.surfcastpodcast.com or on social @thesurfcastpodcast Comments, questions, and suggestions are welcome [email protected] Want to help support the podcast? Contact us at [email protected]