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Harvester Fishing Charters specializes in fishing for striped bass, also known as rock fish.
Here along the rocky shores of New Hampshire we commonly use live mackerel, herring,
porgies, or live harbor pollock. Cut or chunk bait is also used.
The bass though, are not really picky about what they eat. Clams, squid, bunker, cod, sculpins, eels, sand sharks, crabs, and lobsters they will consume about anything that lives in the ocean.
We cater to fly fisherman and I tie a nice pattern that works well. At times we will toss lures, top water plugs and spoons. Usually in the fall when the bunker migrate from the estuaries and the harbors.
The tackle consists of rugged but light action rods, penn reels and line from 12 to 20 lbs. I only use circle hooks for live bait and chunks. All equipment is included in the trip, though you are welcome to bring your own gear.
Blue fish are also targeted , though they come and go, and if desired we will pursue them, though most of the time we are the ones being pursued. Tuna fishing and may cod and haddock trips inshore, may be reserved though weather and abundance tend to make them a few days notice better.
Sometimes on our fishing trips you may see whales, porpoise, different types of sharks or turtles. The isle of shoals is just off the coast. Different types of water fowl, ducks, terns, and seagulls are abundant.
Our bait and tackle shop is also located at Rye Harbor State Marina, and wife Marie runs it supplying all sorts of hooks, line, bait , chum, gifts, lies, and charts.
We have a lot of onshore and private fishermen stopping by some just to chat and to see what's going on.
The Harvester holds a
world record for a 19 lb. Striped Bass caught on 2lb. test line. The boat has
also received numurous first place trophys and Charter Boat Captain awards in
local tournments.
In addition to the Fishing Charter's, Captain Ray and his wife Marie own and operate a Bait & Tackle shop out of Rye Harbor State Marina. Their daughter Megan has been actively involved with the fishing and holds several tournment awards and trophys.
Our New Hampshire Charters run from May to October and tuna, cod and haddock trips are available when in season. For the past 12 years during the winter months, Captain Ray has been a Fishing Guide on Lake Okeechobee, Florida forLargemouth Bass, Crappie and Brim.