Fishing for striped bass The largest striped bass ever taken by angling was an 81.88 lb (37.14 kg) specimen taken from a boat in Long Island Sound, near the Outer Southwest Reef, off the coast of Westbrook, Connecticut. The all-tackle world record fish was taken by Gregory Myerson on the night of August 4, 2011. … Read more
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. How … Read more
What is the best bait for freshwater stripers? Live bait is one of the most reliable methods of all for catching winter stripers. I use live threadfin shad if I can get them or 3-6 inch shiners. Larger shad and blueback herring can also be used if big fish are present. Keep the shad in … Read more