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Striped Bass In the Dark
Increased Striped Bass activity in the summer time
begins about the time the sun drops to the top of the trees and will last
from 30 minutes to 2 hours. After there is usually a lull before the
activity begins again. Normally around midnight another period of activity
will occur. Getting up early in the morning so you arrive on the lake 2-3
hours before sunrise will find you in the next feeding period. The period of
the full moon can be some of the best nights. Once the sun is above the
trees switch to
live bait methods.
I like to Start with topwater baits because they are the easiest and most
fun to fish with. You have to experience the furious strike and noise of a
trophy striped bass attack on a topwater bait to understand what an
experience it can be. Just remember not to set the hook until you feel the
fish, Striped Bass often tail slap their prey to stun it and will send lures
and live bait flying into the air leaving you with feeling of great
expectations when the bait hits the water only to disappear in a boil of
water that resembles a submerging submarine.
Two favorite topwater baits of mine are the Red Fin and the Zara Spook.
Other Lures are the Devilhorses, Torpedoes and the Big Heddon Hula Poppers
and Jitterbugs. The
Yo-Zuri Mag Popper Floating Lures with The Magnetic Weight Transfer
System™ will delivers longer casts than any other topwater lure with great
chugging/popping action.
Tips for catching Striped Bass.
If you are among the ranks of the newcomers here are a few tips that should
help you catch more and bigger stripers.
The first thing to keep in mind is that they are a nomadic fish (pelagic)
that can 7 MPH. That means you won't always find them today where they were
yesterday. This is why it is important to fish often so you can keep up with
their movements."
The next point is that Striped Bass are one of the most steadfast schooling
fish in freshwater. They are almost always in a group. "If you catch one, it
is a good bet you can catch more. The key is to place your bait in the spot
where you caught the first one and do it quickly because if there are no
baitfish present the school will move away from the area straightaway.
Another factor to remember is that current excites or triggers the feeding
instinct in Striped bass. It pays to keep up with the generation schedule on
your Striped Bass lake.
Striped Bass are repelled by strong light Stripers tend to be more active in
the shallows during periods of low light. On sunny days they will continue
to feed in deep water on the shaded side of banks.
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