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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nStriped bass, or rockfish as they are also known, can be found all along the eastern coast of North America. They’re a favorite with anglers and fishers alike because they’re not only plentiful but also often very large.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The striped bass is an important part of local economies in places like California and New England. In these areas fishing is one of the biggest industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Striper populations have been on the decline for years now though, so it’s more difficult than ever to catch them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where do they live?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Striped bass are almost always near the shore, in bays and inlets. They also prefer brackish or freshwater areas rather than saltwater. You can find them sitting on mud flats waiting for their next meal to swim by!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
People often mistake other types of fish for striped bass<\/a> when they’re out fishing. Sometimes you can see them swimming around in the same places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since they like to sit around waiting for their prey, you must get their attention before they will take your bait. This involves recreating some aspect of what they eat using artificial lures!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Striped bass are carnivores that eat other fish<\/a>, crustaceans, mollusks, and sometimes eels. They hunt along the bottom of shallow waters for food which usually consists of mostly small fish and shrimp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Knowing this can help you determine what to use to attract the attention of a striped bass because they like their prey to be smaller than themselves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Stripers also feed on crabs and menhaden like other fish. That is why they can be caught on herring or pogies (herring-like bait fish) as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are several types of lures you can use to help attract them: topwater lures, spoons, plugs, jigs and soft plastic bait.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Adult striped bass can grow as long as six feet and weigh as much as 80 pounds. But on average they are between 25 and 50 inches long and weigh 20 to 30 pounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Their coloring makes them difficult to see in the water at times especially if they’re silvery and white! If you’re looking at them from above, they’re dark blue or green with light colored bellies. They often have black spots on their backs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Striped bass are anadromous fish<\/a> which means that they spend most of their lives in saltwater but return to spawn in freshwater rivers like the Delaware while smaller fish will stay in the bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Their lifespan is about 15 years on average but they’re known for living as long as 30 years!<\/p>\n\n\n\n A legal sized striper is one that’s between 28 and 33 inches with around 5 to 10 pounds of weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The biggest striped bass caught so far was off the coast of Massachusetts and weighed 100 pounds!<\/p>\n\n\n\n In order to catch a striped bass, you need to be near an area where they feel comfortable. They often sit around in deeper waters or muddy areas waiting for food to come by. You can see them during the day but they’re more active at dawn and dusk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They can be caught all along the East Coast from Massachusetts to Florida and as far west as California!<\/p>\n\n\n\n A rod<\/a>, reel<\/a>, wire leader, bait or lure, weight sinker, swivel, hooks and fishing line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First get your equipment ready and then choose your bait. If you’re planning on using live bait like menhaden, you’ll need a wire leader to protect the swivel from their sharp teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to use artificial lures like spinners or plugs, make sure they fit the bill and look realistic enough for striped bass to take an interest in them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you have your gear ready and bait, find a spot where stripers hang out during the day. There are a lot of them near bridge pilings, piers, rocks and reefs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’re using live bait like eels or crabs, cast it out as far as possible. If you use artificial lures like spoons or plugs, cast them close to the structure that you’re fishing near.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Try not to let your bait sit for too long because stripers will lose interest in it after a while. You also want to make sure that you don’t set the hook until the fish has taken hold of your bait!<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are a lot of ways to catch striped bass. The most common ones are using eels, herring or squid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Eel: Eels are one of the best things that you can use as bait to attract stripers because they’re abundant and easy to catch. Just tie them to your hook after making sure that the hook is sharp and they’re ready to be used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Herring: Herring bait can be caught by using a cast net or purchasing them from a fishing supply store. If you want to use them for live bait, put them in an aerated tank where they’ll be able to breathe well and keep alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Squid: Squid can either be put on a hook on their own or used as a jig.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to use them for live bait, drop them into an aerated tank where they’ll have space to swim around and breathe naturally. If you’d rather use them as a jig, attach the squid to your hook with some thread made from nylon or cotton.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat do they eat?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What do they look like?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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How long do they live?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What size are striped bass?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Where can I catch them?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How do I catch a striped bass?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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What can I use as bait?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n