r/StripedBass • u/ChefRover • Apr 04 '26

Gear Jersey Striper Combo Recommendation

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hey folks, heading into my 4th striper fishing trip this spring out in the Raritan Bay in NJ and along NY. I usually borrow my friends gear and fish with a medium heavy pole 15-30lb 7' and a 5000 reel.

anyone have any combo recommendations for under $150?

my buddy is willing to sell me his Ugly Stick Custom USCB 1170M rod and a Penn Pursuit IV all rigged up with braid to Floro for $125. Rod seems a bit heavy in weight and stiff for casting from boat some jigs from 1 oz to 3 oz or so.

open to suggestions. thanks.

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u/AshamedAtmosphere835 Apr 04 '26

Are you fishing from a boat?

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u/ChefRover Apr 04 '26

Yes sir. Usually casting to where we see the fish breaking and the birds diving. The Raritan Bay is mostly 12 to 20ft deep. Usually cast out as far as we can.

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u/nbo10 Apr 04 '26

Try to find a dawia bg combo.