Striped Bass Fishing
June 17, 2009 by Tim Stokes · 1 Comment
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
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Four Largemouth Bass Fishing Tips
May 17, 2009 by Tim Stokes · Leave a Comment
Have you tried fishing for largemouth bass yet? The thrill of hooking one of these beautiful creatures can be as addicting as any illegal drug. There are many different methods and techniques used to catch largemouth bass; today I am going to cover just four.
Here are four largemouth bass fishing tips that you need to know.
One: When you attempt to catch the largemouth bass, the area that you decide to fish in is very important. You need to determine if there is a current, how much shade there is, if the water is clear or murky and even what the underwater terrain is. These are all things that you need to study and learn about in order to have the most success when fishing for these fish.
Two: One of the most important of the largemouth bass fishing tips is that you need to have the right equipment to catch these fish. Don’t get any items that are not quality because they will not do you much good. You have heard, “you get what you pay for” before, right? Well, when fishing for largemouth bass, this is very true, so make sure that you get only the best equipment.
Three: One thing that many people don’t realize is that the bait you use is vital to your success in catching largemouth bass. Using live bait is one way to go. Some of the best bass I have caught were taken using live minnows. You also have to take into consideration how you store your live bait for freshness. The best way to make sure you have good bait is to get the bait right before you start fishing for these bass.
Four: One tip that you don’t hear too often is to go out and try different things. There are many things that work when you are trying to catch largemouth bass, but if you don’t try new things, then you will never know if they will work for you or not. So, don’t be afraid to try new things, if it doesn’t work, then you can always try something else.
These are not all of the largemouth bass fishing tips that you need to know about. There are so many others that I will try to cover in upcoming posts. The above tips are very important, but don’t let them be the only tips you learn about. The more you take time to educate yourself on catching these fish, the better chance you will have. Good luck to you on your next fishing trip, Tim Stokes.
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