OK, don't believe, but we're 15 minutes from Providence, RI, New England's second largest city just south of Boston ( 4 million +) and not that far north of the NY metro jungle (18 million +). The sweet spot is Narragansett Bay and here Ed-in-Chief Todd Smith is tossing topwaters for schoolie stripers up a feeder. He's about to get clobbered. ADDITIONAL INFO Capt. Jim White is a Narragansett Bay legend and has been joined by his son Justin who now works a second boat for White Ghost Charters (401-828-9465, whiteghostcharters.com) out of Coventry, RI. Season is May-September with prime times late May-June and mid-August into September. White Ghost negotiated a special rate for anglers staying at the Coventry Hampton Inn (401-823-4041). It has a great free breakfast, all amenities, free shuttle service, is 15 minutes from the airport, a close walk to four restaurants. Capt. White meets you at the hotel for a 10 minute ride to the boat in East Greenwich Cove next to the Harborside Restaurant with wonderful seafood. Outdoor Life Online Editor
Angling legend Jerry Gibbs, accompanied by his boss, editor-in-chief Todd Smith, chased stripers near Providence, R.I. Nothing beats a calm day on the water, especially when the bite is on. Check out their tactics and see the catch.