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Is it necessary to use live bait? Can we use artificial bait?

Kody Lee
Guide, Fishing Trips
Kody Lee is a Guide for Fishing Trips in Washington. He has worked as a guide since 2015 and has fished his entire life.

Kody Lee

Guide, Fishing Trips

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Live bait is not necessary. Artificial bait is effective for catching striped bass as well.

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Are there any striped bass in American rivers?

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Yes, there are striped bass in some American rivers.

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How do I get the bait to the bottom?

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Add a weight to the line and make sure you have enough line to reach the bottom. Some baits are heavy enough on their own.

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What bait should I use if I am fishing from shore?

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I've always had the best luck with mackerel, it stays on a long time and stinks like crazy. The stinkier the better!

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When can I fish for striped bass?

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It depends on where you live. In New England states, May through October is a good time.

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When fishing from a pier, shore, rocks etc., what is better: high or low tide?

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High tide is better because in low tide, some of the fish are stuck in tide pools or rocks.

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Where is the best area to fish for stripers in New York City? What bait do I use?

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Sheepshead Bay in Brooklyn or the lower East River in Manhattan. Use clams in the East River and bunker in the Bay.

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How do I jig for striper in 40' of water?

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I just bounce a 1/4 ounce skirted jig around on a steady retrieve. I have caught pretty large stripers in shallow water.

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Are there any good places to fish for striped bass near Knoxville, Tennessee?

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Lake Cumberland in Jamestown KY, which is just 2.5 miles north of Knoxville, is great. This is a 50,000 acre lake that covers 3 counties in SE KY. Guides are available year round.

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Will cutting the tail off a live bunker increase the chance of catching a striped bass?

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No.

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Can goldfish be used as bait to catch stripers?

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Yes, goldfish make exceptional bait if used properly. I suggest a 3/0 hookset on their underside, going through the lip with the hook exposed.

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What type of lures do I use for striped bass?

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You should troll large swimbaits, such as a 6 ounce skirted swim jighead, with a 12-24'' shad swimbait as a trailer.

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Should you use flavored worms?

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You may use flavored worms if you like, but they are not necessary for catching striped bass.

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If you spray WD40 on cut bait or lures, will it help catch striped bass?

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No.

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Does the Chesapeake Bay offer large striped bass?

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The largest of all striped bass come from the bay. It's the sport fish of the state of MD.

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Does it matter if I use a metal leader when fishing for striper with mackerel ?

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It doesn't matter. It is actually preferred by many, just because you may also catch a bluefish.

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Where is the best area to fish for striped bass in Massachusetts?

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I really like fishing for them in Rockport and Gloucester.

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When is the best time to fish for striped bass in Stockton, CA?

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Try the site bayareafishing.com. This website has a great breakdown of, not only striper, but many other species as well. It talks about the best places, time of the year, most successful set ups and more. Helped me starting out after many years away from fishing.

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Where can I catch striped bass?

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Along the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico, and they have been introduced to some areas on the West Coast. If you live in one of these areas, your state's website will list areas in which they can be found.

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What size sinker should I use when casting from shore if I want to catch striped bass?

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Most people four oz when fishing from shores, though you can get away with two.

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What is the best tackle and bait to use?

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Diamond jig. Live eels and whole or chunked fresh bunker with a hook size 5 - 10 are awesome baits for big stripe bass.

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Can I use minnows as bait when catching striped bass?

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Absolutely! Minnows work great and are very popular. They're best when still alive, as they swim and look completely natural.

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Will striped bass eat white perch?

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They love white perch, but keep them live. Use a good strong hook, because they usually like bigger perch.

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Why is it difficult to catch strippers when they are surface feeding?

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It is not difficult to catch them when they are surface feeling. Consider using surface plugs, simple colors such as white (base color), yellow (for bunker- menhaden), blue (mullet and herring), pink (squid), and green (sand eel).

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When is a good time to fish for strikers in Delaware?

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Fish for them at dusk or dawn. This is a great time to fish anywhere for stripers, as they love to feed at that time of day.

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Where's the best place to fish for striped bass?

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Near shoals or sand bars where this is a deep drop off. The stripers ambush the bait fish in these areas. I just came off a trip where we were catching stropers in 8 feet of water on the edge of a 40 foot drop off.

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