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Many people think that fishing for striped bass is very similar to fishing for large or smallmouth bass. However, there are striking differences, and a successful fisherman needs to understand what these differences are.
It is fairly common knowledge that, once hooked, large or smallmouth bass will leap out of the water to try and spit the hook out. This is not a characteristic of striped bass. While you don¡¯t have to worry about fighting to keep them under the water until you can net them, they can and many times will put up a tremendous fight all the way to the boat or shore. Because of their fighting spirit and usually large size, striped bass are some of the most fun fish to catch. Because they grow extremely fast, the majority of striped bass caught are big fish, which makes this sport even more exciting!
Striped bass tend to run in schools and are not generally predictable. You may have great success in a particular spot one day, and the very next day you may have little luck at all. Striped bass cover lots of water mainly because they are following whatever they might be feeding on that particular day. If you find a school of them, though, you will be in luck, because usually you can catch several at a time.
Striped bass fisherman need to be familiar with the likes and dislikes of this type of fish. They do spook easier than largemouth bass, and they prefer clear water. That means they may be easier to find but also easier to scare. If you are hunting for a school of striped bass, pay close attention to all areas around your boat as far as you can see. You don¡¯t want to run up on a school too quickly and send them to deeper waters.
Striped bass prefer dead or live fish, especially shad. You can try a variety of baits which include: streamer flies, crankbaits, spoons, plugs, anchovies, sardines, shrimp, and cut bait like shad. Many fishermen swear by the idea that the freshest bait available is the best bait to use.
Water temperature plays an important role in the success of striped bass fishing. Stripers can be caught in any season if you are knowledgeable about their habits. If you are fishing in the summer, then you will need to troll deeper waters. If you have a depth finder and can determine the depth that bait fish are swimming, then you should troll for striped bass just above this depth.
As fall approaches, you will need to progressively move your bait into shallower water as the water cools. Winter means that the water temperature has dropped significantly, especially in deeper waters. Striped bass will be closely to the surface, hunting for warmer waters and bait fish. You can actually see them hitting the surface of the water.
In the spring, striped bass will still be searching for warmer water, and you should, too. Remember, however, that this type of fish does not like muddy water, so concentrate on clear water. Clear water also attracts their spawning, so fast moving rivers may be their choice. They may be found in extremely shallow rivers and creeks, especially during spawning in the spring. When fishing on a lake, look for key structures, such as inlets that designate a river, concrete power islands, and along bluff banks. Look for bays and estuaries as places that striped bass might be feeding.
Don¡¯t ignore one of the most important pieces of gear in your tackle box-your fishing line. Make sure you have a good, strong line to catch that big striper. Test your knots with strong, steady pulls, and look for any possible breaking spots. There are different rigs that can be used for striped bass fishing, but the most common usually consists of a large sinker that is attached to a slider with a 3 inch leader and a 9/0 hook. Whether you are wading up a crystal clear creek or trolling a sparkling lake, searching for striped bass can be a wonderful way to spend the day enjoying the outdoors. |
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