Stripers - Hudson River (Chunk Bait)

[JWHORF]

Hello,
I am going to try my luck this weekend in the Troy area for Stripers.  I have some frozen herring to use as chunk bait?
What part of the herring does everyone have the best luck with (Head , Body, or Tail).
I plan on trying to catch some live bait on Sabiki rigs while the chunk is soaking.

Thanks in advance and any input is appreciated.

Jeremy

[PeterCos]

Not any real difference I know of, each person has their preference. Good luck.

[Bartman44]

I used to use whole dead herring, but if chunked, preferred the mid-section.

[touge30]

try to avoid that frozen stuff if you can.nothing like fresh there is still herring and stripers around

[62 & Done]

I'm no expert, but I've seen the chunk bait attract more catfish than stripers. Concentrate on getting live ones in the bucket rite off, then fish.

[lowaccord66]

The biggest bass ive caught up that way are on atrificials.  Have done plenty with bait.  Would recommend fresh chunk if (and sometimes they do) turn off from whole live baits.  When I say chunk I mean half a herring, preferrably the head portion.

I wouldnt worry about the catfish and trash fish.  I use to catch them early season on bloodworms wrapped in cheese cloth and that worked great.  Big chunks should be left alone.

[bauls25]

Instant triples on sabiki.  Bait is easy.

[touge30]

Bauls how much was that fish finder?

[bauls25]

Had a big discount at the time.  Its a few generations old. Dont think the new live stuff works with it.