From New England through Delaware, fishing live menhaden is arguably the fastest way to score a striper weighing north of 30 pounds. But if you’re not used to obtaining and presenting such massive live baits, there can be a learning curve. My good friend ⁠Captain Eric Kerber⁠ drops simple tricks for fishing these baits that'll have you breaking the 40-pound mark by Thanksgiving.

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Hosted by Outdoor Life fishing editor Joe Cermele.

Guest is Capt. Eric Kerber.

Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio.

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