03-26-2006, 02:50 AM
try this it might help
As striped bass begin their migration from winter to summer quarters, they encounter forage that differs greatly from what they were feeding on during their fall relocation. All of the forage species have added weight during the winter. The peanut bunker have almost doubled in size, with the same being true of hickory shad, American and blueback herring, mackerel, sand launce and most any other fish on which stripers dine.
A change from fall tactics is called for, most noticeably switching from smaller to larger lures. Included in my spring tackle is a selection of plugs, spoons and leadhead jigs. Properly presented, these lures will bring you success whether used from boat or shore.
Among the most popular lures are subsurface swimming plugs, bottle plugs and rattle plugs. These plugs are designed to probe the depths, swimming enticingly with a pulsating action.also try a parachute jig.
Then the work begins, as you've got to jig the lure to give it action. Point your rod tip downward to near vertical position, and then sharply snap the rod tip forward, causing the jig to dart forward and falter, much like a struggling baitfish. This is hard work, make no mistake about it, but on a cold spring day, it'll keep you warm as you troll the parachute jig and pork rind through a rip line or just above a rocky ledge where bait and stripers congregate. and good luck hope this helps a little.
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As striped bass begin their migration from winter to summer quarters, they encounter forage that differs greatly from what they were feeding on during their fall relocation. All of the forage species have added weight during the winter. The peanut bunker have almost doubled in size, with the same being true of hickory shad, American and blueback herring, mackerel, sand launce and most any other fish on which stripers dine.
A change from fall tactics is called for, most noticeably switching from smaller to larger lures. Included in my spring tackle is a selection of plugs, spoons and leadhead jigs. Properly presented, these lures will bring you success whether used from boat or shore.
Among the most popular lures are subsurface swimming plugs, bottle plugs and rattle plugs. These plugs are designed to probe the depths, swimming enticingly with a pulsating action.also try a parachute jig.
Then the work begins, as you've got to jig the lure to give it action. Point your rod tip downward to near vertical position, and then sharply snap the rod tip forward, causing the jig to dart forward and falter, much like a struggling baitfish. This is hard work, make no mistake about it, but on a cold spring day, it'll keep you warm as you troll the parachute jig and pork rind through a rip line or just above a rocky ledge where bait and stripers congregate. and good luck hope this helps a little.
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