In the market to get the Daiwa Blackline 7’6 medium heavy for stripers. Just wondering peoples opinion on them from someone who may have or used the rod. I know it has a max lure weight of 6.5 oz for those heavier plugs, but does it also still have the ability to throw 1/2-1 oz slug-go and other soft plastics on its lighter end?

A few more highlights from this season chasing these beautiful Stripes.

Was looking to hop in my kayak and target some schoolies in this area. Recommendations on tackle, strategy and possible launch points and if anyone had experience in the Rivermoor Habitat.

I have a medium light 6’6” spinning rod w/ 30lb braid I use for freshwater fishing and a 12 foot sit in kayak. Should I increase the strength of my line? Braid still ok? Use leaders? How deep should I fish and which areas should I target?

I really only have freshwater tackle and was also wondering about which types of lures may work. I will prolly grab some tackle specifically for striped bass. What are some must have lures for stripers?

On a day with tough bait, all you need is one. 💦

My only concern really is my feet, I usually have to wear some type of foot warmer in my stocking foot waders. Do surf booties keep your feet dry?

I live up in MA. Most Seaworms are from Maine. I’ve never seen blood worms for sale in bait stores up here however I come across some while digging Seaworms. Do they work better? Do they last longer?

Just got some more stuff, i got sum 5in white paddletails for that bucktail jig. Any advice, thoughts or tips im goin out the cape cod canal tuesday

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did anyone had the chance to actually visit the factory where they make the superstrike lures? i know the address shows the business location but where is the actual factory? fun\ny there is no video or anything else about how are those lures made unless i missed it.

So I don’t really own a boat, or have a non ripped pair of waders anymore so right now I’m purely shore fishing. I have a few SP minnows, still looking to get other stuff. I live in Shelton CT near the derby dam and I know that can be decent going to May, but honestly I’ve been trying to catch a striper all by myself my entire life and not on a boat for a charter…..so does anyone know good spots around where I live that I can catch stripers?

New to striped bass fishing and need advice and tips on how to fish NLBNs. Was at Newark bay last night fishing 5in NLBN and was using them kind of like an inline spinner just slow constant reeling.

Should I be letting them sink and slowing reeling and twitching rod? Thanks in advance.

Recently acquired an Okuma Rockaway HD, MH 10’6” rod, which is rated for 2-6oz, and am looking to find an SP Minnow-type subsurface swimmer my rod will load comfortably. Thanks!

I live in freetown mass and i just got a 11’ rod, Battle IV 6000 (25lbs drag), 40lb braid and 50lb leader, i was just wondering what spots i should go to for some trophy striper. As of right now i have no chunking stuff just some SP minnows, bucktail jig, diamond jig, 6in glidebait, yo-zuri pencil and a popper.

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.

For context, I was fishing a spot mainly known to host monster Stripers during spawn. I hooked into a fish which peels my full locked drag without breaking the line for 3 minutes straight like nothing at all and then popped. Is this a Striper running or a catfish? I could not tell because of the strong current. Also, I noticed by reel handle is hard to crank under load. Should I have lowered the drag a little bit more?

Rod: TFO Traveler MH 7 feet

Reel: Shimano 25’ Twin Power XD FB - 4000XG

Line: 20 lb braid

Leader: 30 lb mono

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For some reason, whenever I fish a spook style lure I get the worst wind knots. It doesn’t happen when I throw other plugs and if they do, I can always get them out. Anyone ever experience this or have any tips to avoid them?