What to use when trolling for stripers?

Top Choices: Reel Innovation Bunker Spoons, Tony Maja Bunker Spoons, Reliable Bunker Spoons, Spoonfed Bunker Spoons. Bunker spoons are one of the four best striped bass trolling lures.

What depth do you troll for stripers?

Striper: An Open-water Fish They usually hang out in these areas because they like to stay close where there is ample food supply. Moreover, this trolling tactic may take your lure 15 to 40 feet deep into the water, where many stripers dwell and hang around most of the year.

What pound line should I use for stripers?

The Solution. Line matters and Captain Mike recommends sticking with 10-pound or 12-pound test. Plus, it makes catching striped bass a lot more fun.

Is 20lb braid good for striped bass?

Anything from 20-50 is fine. How do you usually fish for them and what reel is it?

What speed should you troll for stripers?

Trolling for Striped Bass Trolling speed is one of the most important factors in catching Striped bass, after finding the schools. The ideal trolling speed for striped bass in 2 to 4 miles per hour. This doesn’t mean they won’t bite at faster speeds.

What is the best trolling speed for stripers?

How far behind the boat should you troll?

20 feet to 150 feet
Bait Position and Distance Behind Boat Proper distance for most boats will be anywhere from 20 feet to 150 feet behind your boat. Whether you have inboard diesel or outboard gas engines, your power dictates the distance you troll your baits and lures.

Can striped bass see braided line?

Bass will be able to see braided line if you are fishing in clear water or using a finesse technique where bass are afforded more time to analyze your lure. Braid is my favorite type of fishing line for shear strength, durability, and casting distance.

How long should a striper leader be?

Leader Length: I keep it simple: 36” on a 7-foot rod, 42” on an 8 footer Rod and 48” on a 9-foot rod when casting, and roughly 12 feet as a striper trolling leader.

How old is a 28 inch striped bass?

Striped Bass Length to Weight Chart