Tuesday, 6 June 2017

Teaching Beginners The Ins And Outs Of Catching Striped Bass

By Anna Sullivan


Fishing can be a tricky sport, especially when the fish are wily and unpredictable. Some even go out in search of a particular gilled opponent that continues to elude them. While this might seem excessive to some, real fishermen understand the philosophy. It is not surprising that catching striped bass, which can be difficult and frustrating, is a challenge they enjoy.

Stripers cover a lot of territory. They have been caught in Southern Florida and in Nova Scotia. They range all up and down the Atlantic coast. Some grow to impressive lengths and weights. It is possible to find them weighing in at almost a hundred pounds. In order to have a real chance at reeling in one of these tricky fish, sportsmen need all the advantages available, including the right equipment.

One of the best purchases you can make is a fish finder. Since these fish cover such a large area and swim at different depths, the finder will help you determine exactly where the fish are so you can get the bait in front of them. Equipment is only as good as the people who operate it however, and you need to fully understand how the fish finder works.

Many experienced fishermen prefer live bait when trying to entice stripers. The fish are not picky eaters. You can be successful with blood worms, eel, herring, clams, mackerels, squid, and other bait fish. What is more important is the location. The local bait shop is a good resource if you are unfamiliar with the area and don't know which bait will work best.

You can find the fish and offer the right bait, but it won't matter if you have the wrong rod and reel. One size doesn't fit all either. You will have to choose your equipment according to what kind of fishing you're doing and where you're doing it. A saltwater spinning reel is a good choice in saltwater. The rod's weight and flexibility should be determined by whether you will be fishing in the surf, from a boat, or off a pier.

The weather and water conditions have to be right if you are going to catch one of these elusive fish. Since they migrate, you will have to determine when the optimal conditions exist where you're fishing. If the water is too hot, they will move to a colder area or dive deeper. Stripers like moving water that stirs up sediment and attracts bait fish. They generally feed at dawn and dusk, which is when you're most likely to attract one.

If you're looking for a prize catch, you should think about using live eels. Fisherman who do argue that it is exciting and effective. This is especially true on Cape Cod. Live eels make it easier to attract the biggest stripers which tend to stay on the bottom.

For sports enthusiasts, hunting stripers can be the ultimate challenge. These fishermen are serious about their sport. Successful catches become the stories they relate to family and friends for years on end.




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