Striped Bass Fishing
June 17, 2009 by Tim Stokes
Striped bass fishing is one of the many types of bass fishing that has become very popular in the last ten or fifteen years. Fishing for these incredible animals is both challenging and fun. Being that there is such a broad realm within the bass community, striped bass is in a category all its own.
Today we are going to talk about how you can get involved with this incredible fishing experience and join the many anglers that have already been bitten by the striper bug.
Striped bass are commonly known as stripers and in some areas rockfish because they can be frequently found in rocky areas that offer shelter and protection. There are several ways to catch these fish such as by casting, trolling and even bottom fishing.
In many areas, stripers do not reproduce well requiring extensive game management and stocking. The best months for catching this game fish are late March through May. This is because striped bass begin to feed aggressively as they prepare to spawn. (This can vary depending on the area that is being fished).
Casting or trolling with large plugs or fishing live bait under a bobber are all techniques that I have used when fishing for these animals. Chicken liver, normally a great bait for catfishing, has been a proven good choice as natural bait. The most effective artificial baits, in my experience, are spoons and rattle traps. Live shad are the bait of choice when using live bait because they are the primary forage food for stripers.
You need to know the difference types of tackle used for striped bass fishing just as you need to know the types of tackle used for any other game fish. Fishermen use a variety of tackle and methods to catch these hard fighting fish. Some who enjoy the fight may use light tackle while others who prefer to put food on the table will use heavier tackle.
Some interesting facts – World record striper was caught by Al McReynolds, 9/21/1982, in Atlantic City, New Jersey and weighed 78 lbs. 8oz. and measured 53 inches!!
An average 6 year old female can produce as much as 500,000 eggs while a 15 year old can produce three million eggs.
Thrives in both fresh and saltwater.
Striper peak feeding times are the hour before sunrise and at dusk.
When it comes to bass fishing (or any other kind of fishing for that matter), striped bass fishing is one of my favorites and you can also find yourself caught up with this incredible experience. There is just no way to describe the excitement you feel when you hook into one of these monsters and you discover that you are in for the fight of your life. Good luck to you on your next fishing adventure. Tim Stokes
When you need gear for your next striper trip, head over to Bass Pro Shops where you can get everything you need for your next successful adventure.
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I have always liked my striper trips, especially at dusk, my favorite time of the day.
stevie