Q&A — Striped Bass

Q&A: Trolling Lures for Freshwater Lake Striper and Hybrid Bass

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QUESTION Hogy, I’ve watched all of your videos on striper fishing in the salt water up in the North East. Thanks for all of the great info you guys provide. I live in Charleston, SC and we have the striper in the lakes down here (as well as the rivers, but they are not large), both hybrid and regular striped bass. In the winter, the shad school up and create large bait balls which makes it easier to target the striper in the lake. Trolling deep diving crank baits have been my consistent producers. Following the birds when the flock...

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Q&A: Best Barbarian Jigs for Sand Eel Imitators

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QUESTION: I’m fishing out of a kayak on the north shore of LI near Riverhead. The water depth is 13-25′ sandy bottom (sand bar) and some rocky bottom closer to shore and out deeper. Bluefish, stripers (spotty), fluke, sea robins and good size porgies are the primary fish in the area. What do you suggest? The barbarians look interesting. Swimming eel or paddle – do you recommend a 2oz with a paddle tail? P.S. The bellies of the fish we are catching are loaded with sand eels – Bob M. ANSWER:  Bob, Thanks so much for reaching out to us....

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Q&A: Best Perfect Tube Sizes for Trolling in Maine

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Question Hi, I am from Nottingham, England and will be renting a holiday camp in Northeast Harbour, Maine next month. I will be renting a boat June 23-25th to troll for stripers and want to buy the Perfect Tube but not sure which size to buy. Can you advise please? Also, any other advice would be welcomed. I have watched most of your you tube videos for gaining general advice, but some specific advice for that time of year and location could make all the difference. Cheers,Eric Nottingham   Answer Eric, Thanks so much for reaching out to us. We...

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Q&A: Best Lure Colors & Sizes for Surf Striper Fishing

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QUESTION: What is the best color and size of baits for [striper] surf fishing? ANSWER: Thanks so much for reaching out to us. We appreciate your interest very much. We have several options that are excellent for striper surf fishing, depending on the season and time of day, one presentation may be better than another, but as a general guideline, these baits will work anytime. Inside Trough & Weedy Conditions Hogy 10inch Hogy Original Series + Weighted 10/0 Barbarian Swim Bait HookThis eel imitator is excellent for searching out big stripers in weedy and shallow rocky conditions. Use a slow...

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Q&A: Top Hogy Lures for Fishing Chesapeake Bay

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QUESTION: Hello,I’ve seen some of your lures on Youtube and I like what I saw. I fish the Upper Chesapeake bay starting in April for stripers and will fish it summer and fall. What would you recommend from you line and technique to use? I’ve got the 10 ” floating original bone color. Which jig head should I use? And I also have the 7″ white — which head should I use? Thanks in advance,Fred ANSWER: Fred, Thanks so much for reaching out to us. We appreciate your business very much. These are the hooks you’ll need. 10inch Hogy Original...

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