Host Rob Heal travels to the beautiful Miramichi River in New Brunswick to fly fish the little-known striped bass migration. Literally, millions of striped bass come into the Miramichi River to eat Rainbow Smelt and spawn. Rob is the guest of Upper Oxbow Outdoor Adventures: or Call Debbie @ 1-506-627-6492
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He says…"a whole ten mins without a fish" lol must be a great day when your talking like that, awesome adventure, very special to have your father there with you, thats bucket list things there!!! Well done
Great video. Preserve and protect this fishery with passion and foresight. We had this quality and quantity of striper fishing on the Roanoke River in North Carolina, but it has been a really down period for the last few years. Overfishing, especially commercial fishing, has really reduced our NC spawning stocks. We don't see near the returns of spawning stripers as we did in the late 1990's through 2010. Protect the Miramichi as if your life depends on it, because it does. God Bless and Tight Lines, Anthony Hipps
Very cool Fella's im only sad I didn't know you where here I would have really enjoyed joining you ! The same waters your fishing are my stomping grounds might have even seen you on the water fishing a few of the days you where out. Glad you enjoyed fishing stripers on the chi , hope to see you back again 🙂
This is great! I especially love the expressions on Mike Heal's face. You are lucky to have been able to have your Dad with you, Rob! Much Love!
If there Asian then striped bass is extinct… 🤣
Great!!!!
Thank you for your continued level of excellence Thank you!!!
Awesome video!!! You’re very fortunate to have shared this time with your Dad ❤️……. Thank you Rob!!! 👍🎣
Dear Colin
This morning I watched with great enthusiasm your newest segment covering what is obviously a wonderful striped bass fishery in New Brunswick. The anglers who fish those waters have it good to say the least.
I was however dismayed with the fish handling and release techniques by the guide and the anglers during the five days your team was on the water.
Although the striped bass is a strong species, they, like any fish, feel the stress of pulling against the angler in their effort to get free. This is especially the case for the larger fish that are also fighting current. They are a gorgeous fish and worthy of being photographed with the proud angler, however with the combination of being stressed by the fight combined with the inability to oxygenate while out of the water, they MUST be released quickly and carefully so that they can fully recover.
Your hosts and the guide in this video need some instruction on proper catch and release techniques of these fish so they minimize all adverse effects of being caught. Tossing the fish headfirst into the water from an elevated position is bad enough, lipping the fish and flipping it 180 degrees backwards is even worse.
These fish should be quickly released by the angler by gently laying the fish back into the water dorsal side up and cradling it, allowing water to run through it’s gills so it can breathe and regain it’s strength. For the larger fish the guide can slowly motor the boat forward while the angler holds the fish by the lower jaw so that water can run through the mouth and through the gills.
Proper catch and release techniques of striped bass and any fish is a matter of respect and good conservation, and will help to ensure this wonderful fishery stays strong.
My best,
Jim
Capt. Jim Barr
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Just to clarify re hooks … "The use of single barbless hooks is mandatory when using lures, bait and fly fishing in tidal waters. Anglers are allowed to fish in tidal waters with a maximum of five (5) lines and six (6) single barbless hooks per line. In inland waters, anglers are allowed to fish with a maximum of one (1) line and three (3) single barbless hooks."
great stuff , so fun!!
Great video. Question: Are the Stripers in the river in the springtime to spawn like those in the Mid-Atlantic states?
Cool ,but east coast? Oh Canada! How about the US, that's where most of us live!
Best underwater by far for your channel! With so many approachable fish in the shallows I would have loved to be there to get underwater strike shots for you guys.
Do you need a guide when none resident like for Atlantic salmon fishing?
Amazing!
This is awesome its nice to see this fish get the attention it deserves! Awesome video!
“This is about as much fun you can have with your pants on” lol
Good morning and welcome to another season on The New Fly Fisher!
Awesome
Love striper on the fly