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Captain Mike Roy

Captain Mike Roy holding a large spotted sea trout on a fishing boat in Connecticut coastal waters.Captain Mike Roy holding a large spotted sea trout on a fishing boat in Connecticut coastal waters.

Captain | Pro Angler

Captain Mike Roy is the founder and operator of Reel Cast Charters, a full-time fishing charter based out of Connecticut. His angling pursuits have taken him across the country and internationally. While specializing in striped bass, Mike fishes in both fresh and salt water, from largemouth bass to giant bluefin tuna.  An innovative angler, he is constantly applying new techniques, and his enthusiasm and passion for the sport are contagious. Captain Mike is a United States Coast Guard OUPV Licensed Captain and graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a Bachelor’s and Masters Degree in Education. 

Captain Mike’s recommended setups

Light spinning “finesse”

Jumpin Minnow, Z-Man Jerk Shads on 3/8 to 1 ounce jig heads:

Bait caster light “Finesse” Alternate option

Captain Mike Roy holding a large striped bass aboard a fishing boat on Connecticut waters beneath a cloudy sky.Captain Mike Roy holding a large striped bass aboard a fishing boat on Connecticut waters beneath a cloudy sky.
Captain Mike Roy holding a striped bass with a soft plastic lure aboard a fishing boat on Connecticut watersCaptain Mike Roy holding a striped bass with a soft plastic lure aboard a fishing boat on Connecticut waters

Medium Heavy Spin- casting live eels and larger top waters

Conventional- live lining bunker, bucktailing, and bottom fishing

Captain Mike Roy holding a large striped bass aboard a fishing boat on Connecticut coastal waters under a clear blue sky.Captain Mike Roy holding a large striped bass aboard a fishing boat on Connecticut coastal waters under a clear blue sky.
Captain Mike Roy holding a striped bass aboard a fishing boat at sunrise on Connecticut coastal waters.Captain Mike Roy holding a striped bass aboard a fishing boat at sunrise on Connecticut coastal waters.