To put it succinctly, striped bass tastes absolutely delicious The flesh is white and flaky with enough fat to make it seem almost buttery (even when no butter has been added) but not so much as to make it seem oily. Moreover, the primary flavor is sweet and briny, without a hint of fishiness. Is … Read more
The Clouser Minnow will be number one on most people’s list and for good reason. I think the Charteuse/White Clouser Minnow has caught more Striper than any other bass fly on the face of this planet. For some reason that jigging motion just drives the Stripers mad. What size flies for striped bass? Flies for … Read more
Can you use freshwater fly line in saltwater? Yes or No? G’day Bucky, There is no issue using freshwater lines in saltwater , it does not effect the PVC in any way. The difference with Fresh and saltwater is usually based around the core and different climates they are used in. Generally saltwater lines are … Read more
Some days stripers will eat any live bait thrown at them, and other days, they’ll key in on one specific type of bait. In the northeast Atlantic region, some of the better striper baits are bunker (menhaden or pogies), mackerel, eels, bloodworms, sandworms, clams, squid, and porgy (scup). What do striped bass like to eat? … Read more
Flies for big stripers should be 10 to 14 inches in length. What wt fly rod for stripers? In the Northeast, a 9-foot, medium-fast action 9-weight rod is the most common choice and a great starting point for stripers. There are situations suitable for both heavier and lighter rods, but if you have to choose … Read more