In relatively open areas of the lake where the feeding persists, anglers (wanting a challenge) cast large streamers with a fly rod. After the energetic surface feeding subsides, the odd striper may strike a large white or yellow jig positioned thirty feet below the surface.
Early fall freshwater stripers average five pounds; December stripers are larger at eight or nine pounds; and by late January some stripers reach over fifteen pounds.
Winter striped bass fishing is a simple affair and easy to learn. Winter fishing is easier as stripers are more concerned with staying close to their baitfish rather than seeking out cover. Sonar makes this a simple tasks, but it is not required. Seek out where main creeks merge to the river channel and the secondary creeks to main creeks. Pay attention to the movement of baitfish like shad and herring up creeks and rivers as striper bass won’t be far behind.
The biggest striped bass tip is all about seagulls. During winter seagulls are an excellent means to detecting the location of baitfish and where there are baitfish, stripers are likely close by. Sonar works well at detecting what is under the water, but seagulls can lead you to the right location.
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