Whether youre jigging deep with a bucktail, trolling a plug along a rocky coastline, or enticing a surface strike with a topwater popper, understanding the behavior of striped bass and the conditions youre fishing in will help you make the most of your time on the water
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Note Topwater, like surface stickbaits and poppers, have not brought me anything
By reading the markings, you can quickly figure out exactly what the rod offers so you can rule out those that dont meet your requirements
Lipless crankbaits are good for covering big flats or grass lines where bass may be chasing baitfish during the early morning or late evening feeding windows
Learn the right way to catch and release them with our informative guide