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Striped Bass Detect Shades

Without question the shade they are most drawn too is RED. I put red eyes on my lure and many times...
Proper Catch and Release

A released fish has an excellent chance of survival when handled carefully and correctly.
Change Your Line

This one is very very simple - not nearly done enough and has probably been the cause of more nice stripers getting away.
Don't Lose Your Fish!

Nothing is more of a pain when a fish takes your bait , then to have it swim toward shore after the take.
March Fishing

Around the first week in march, old time rumor has it that the water temperature reaches a point where codfish can be caught with a long cast and a nice clam bait.
Traditional Poppers

The popper is made in various shapes and sizes from half ounce versions to 3 ounce versions, they come in wood and synthetic.
Alewives

Don't you wish you could cast a alewives/herring as far as possable from the shore without it coming loose?
Needle-Fish Plug Use

These renowned plugs made by various companies and are great in rough surf and wind. It is ideal if sand eels are on the menu for the linesiders that day.
Striper Stealth

Be quiet, be successful... Although we assume the ocean is loud and fish are used to the noise, the cows are very aware of any sound that is out of character.
Bring Two Rods!

Always bring two rods, use one for bait and the other for casting.
Change Your Bait Frequently!

When you are bait fishing be sure to CHANGE your bait frequently, every 15 min or so, do this even if the crabs etc. are not bothering your bait.
Stripers Have Great Vision!

Are you aware of how visible your terminal tackle is, even in the dark?
Swimmer Plugs

Some of the reasons why I find this to be perhaps the best all around artificial from shore is because you can fish it day or night, with a teaser or without, preferably slow but can be retrieved any speed you wish.
When to Surf-Cast

If I were to give one tip on the whens of fishing... I would not include tides, weather, barometric pressure or time in the season.
Bluefish Tips

If they are in a feeding frenzy then any active approach will work, but sometimes you have to trigger their feeding instinct.
Persistence

There is no question that certain lures and plugs are best suited for stripers at varied points and conditions in the season. But there is also belief I have that I hope you consider!
Be ready!

When you are waiting...you should be rehearsing, or remembering.
How To Release A Big Cow

Take her back down to the surf line. It's best to maintain a firm grip on her lower lip - a big fish will require two hands on the lip.
How to Treat your Bait

Treat your bait like Gold. When you are going to freeze your fresh bought bait, you must do it the right way.
Spring Stripers

Spring Stripers will readily hit artificial lures. You will see and probably use most of your "tin" lures and use them with success.
Important Quick Tips!

Re-tie all the terminal tackle before each outing and after each big fish. Terminal tackle is the set up from the end of the line to the end of the hook...
Leader Usage

These are very personal leader preferences that I use - you may have different approaches but...
Check Your Ancillary Equipment!

The tip this edition is on the ancillary equipment in your surf bag.

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