5/4/2023 0 Comments Bluefish rig for surf![]() Effective colors vary, but typically anything with a white or silver bottom is going to be effective. Popping plugs – Poppers are the best lures when the fish are visibly feeding on the surface, but are also effective when they are not visible. Big poppers as large as 9inch and 4oz are common. Bucktails also provide good casting distance and can be deadly when worked carefully through rips and across sand bars. Surf tins (metal jigs) always provide the best casting distance and are great for blitzing fish and fish that are just outside of the casting distance achieved with poppers and swimmers. Pencil poppers have the best characteristics of both types (casting distance and subtle irresistible action), but take some practice before they can be used effectively. ![]() However, sliders can be worked very slowly and their subtle action can often draw strikes when poppers fail. Poppers are typically heaver than swimmers and provide extra casting distance and a better target in choppy water. Bigger lures are typically preferred because some of the best action occurs when the wind is onshore and drives the bait into the surf. Recommended Striper Surf LuresĪ wide variety of lures can be effective for striper bass. This knot can be tricky to tie properly with braided and fused lines. Some anglers use an albright or uni-knot instead of a swivel. The angler needs to be careful not to reel the swivel into the rod as it can damage the guides. The small profile of the swivel virtually eliminates any chance of picking up debris and provides an easy connection point between the line and the leader. The line should be attached to a 3ft length of 30-5olb fluorocarbon leader use a 100lb barrel swivel. When casting distance is critical or when throwing lighter swimming lures we recommend using 20lb line. Fused line is preferred to braided line because it has better abrasion resistance and is less likely to form a wind knot. In addition, the fused and braided lines have virtually no stretch which allows the angler to carefully work even the most difficult lures, feel the softest hits, and easily set the hook. This is because is the much smaller line diameter of fused and braided lines. Fused and braided lines allow for much greater casting distance than mono. We recommend loading the reel with 20-30lb fused line as opposed to braided line or mono. Recommended Line, Leader, and Terminal Tackle Fortunately most reel manufacturers focus on keeping the drag dry and free of debris. Sooner or later the spinning reel is going to get dunked. A reel with a sealed (or at least water resistant) drag is preferred. For catching striped bass in the surf, we recommend an 8′ to 10′ surf rod and spinning reel combo rated for 30lb braid and capable of handling lure weights up to 4 ounces.
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