Stripers Forever, the angling conservation organization, has responded to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s (ASMFC) call for public input by demanding a ten-year moratorium on the harvest of striped bass for either recreational or […]
Remember the massive striped bass Heather Litke caught earlier this spring? It was just certified as Utah’s newest catch-and-release record. At 44.5 inches, this Lake Powell striper was the catch of a lifetime. Congrats, Heather! […]
Let’s face it, while some fish species in the Commonwealth do a pretty good job of procreating (e.g., the ubiquitous panfish), others of our fishy friends can use some help in keeping their numbers up—or […]
450 striped bass anglers, including 47 guides from North Carolina to Maine, responding to the 16th annual fishing survey from the national striped bass conservation organization Stripers Forever, were mostly disappointed with the fishing they […]
Our annual Striped Bass Angler Survey is up. You don’t need to be a member to respond. The results of this survey have tracked well to the arc of the stock, so as long as […]
The Atlantic Salmon Federation is calling on Fisheries and Oceans Canada to enact new management measures to reduce the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence striped bass population. On Tuesday in Ottawa, ASF President Bill Taylor […]
Two Special Agents from NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement spent more than 15,000 hours investigating an illegal fishing scheme that was operating off of the coast of North Carolina. Thirty co-conspirators were part of the […]
Do you fish for striped bass in the Hudson River? You can share your fishing trip information and help biologists understand and manage our striped bass fishery. Here’s how it works: Fill out a logbook […]
Stripers Forever announces the official start of the 5th season of our Release A Breeder Program. Actively supported by progressive, fishing industry conservation partners Cheeky Fishing, Wingo Belts, Thomas and Thomas fly rods, and new […]
The results of the Stripers Forever 2017 Annual Fishing Survey are finalized. In 2016 we received 504 responses to our annual survey. This year’s survey has again produced a good representative sampling of sentiments from […]
Stripers Forever, the not-for-profit, all volunteer conservation organization is holding their Annual, online Fund-Raising Auction to raise much needed funds to help save wild striped bass. Everyone that cares about this marvelous fish and fishery […]
A major overhaul could be coming in how menhaden are managed along the East Coast — one that might, for the first time, try to account for the ecological role of the small and oily […]
Fishing the saltwaters of Buzzards Bay jigging for stripers with artificial baits. We’re using white twister tails, and targeting the stripers which are closer to the surface of the water. For more fishing videos, visit: […]
The water might be cold, but the bass are feeding. Here’s how to catch them. March might come in like a lion, but slowly warming waters are triggering striped bass to awaken from their winter […]
The water might be cold, but the bass are feeding. Here’s how to catch them. March might come in like a lion, but slowly warming waters are triggering striped bass to awaken from their winter […]
Despite what images the title of this article may bring to your mind, this article is about fishing; striper fishing to be exact. Even though I have been fishing in New England waters my entire […]
North Carolina Sportsman reported first: Lake Jocassee is known for large lake trout, great smallmouth and largemouth fishing, but anyone in the Upstate will tell you the lake does not have stripers. But Evans and […]
By Dana Benner. There are always benefits of having charter captains as friends. First, they know all of the great places to fish and second, they usually have family members that are great cooks. Such […]
East Coast fishery managers agreed Wednesday to bump up next year’s catch limit on Atlantic menhaden, a compromise that satisfied neither commercial fishing interests nor conservationists. Meeting in Bar Harbor, Maine, the Atlantic States Marine […]
By Dana Benner: Despite what images the title of this article may bring to your mind, this article is about fishing; striper fishing to be exact. Even though I have been fishing in New […]
“We’re watching for one of three things,” a buddy told me. “If they are close enough, we might see the fish busting on top. More likely, we’ll see birds circling and diving. The third clue […]
In this video I’m fishing one of my favorite rivers in New Haven, Connecticut. During this time of year the mouth of nearly every river in the state is on fire. There’s usually bait everywhere […]
The water might be cold, but the bass are feeding. Here’s how to catch them. March might come in like a lion, but slowly warming waters are triggering striped bass to awaken from their winter […]
“For my money, a Jumpin’ Minnow would be tough to beat,” said Jerry Crook, a long-time tailwater guide on the Tennessee River, as he handed me his lure box so I could make my own […]
The Northeast provides the ultimate striped bass habitat. The convergence of the warm Gulf Stream and the cool Labrador Current creates a uniquely fertile environment that sustains a large variety of baitfish both offshore and […]
If you’ve ever hung a big landlocked striped bass on an artificial lure, you know it’s a jarring experience. There’s nothing tentative about the way a striper hits a surface plug, crankbait or jig […]
One of Georgia’s most sought-after and prestigious lake records, the mark for striped bass on Lake Lanier, almost changed hands last month. David Heidler, of Cumming, caught a 47-lb. Lake Lanier striper at 9 p.m. […]
Our best fighting fish is a pretty apt description to anyone who has ever hooked one. These shad eating machines prowl a number of Illinois waters providing excitement for any angler who is lucky enough […]
Striped bass fishermen have once again confirmed a significant decline in angling success all along the Atlantic Coast, according to the results of the 2014 Annual Fishing Survey conducted by Stripers Forever. “Nearly 90 percent […]
NewsOK reported 1st. OSU alum Barbara Pope reeled in this 27-pound striper that is the new lake record on Lake Texoma. Bigger stripers have been caught on Lake Texoma, but not before the Oklahoma Department […]
OSU alum Barbara Pope reeled in this 27-pound striper that is the new lake record on Lake Texoma. Bigger stripers have been caught on Lake Texoma, but not before the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation […]
Cooler nights, a little rain and a more clouds are dropping water temperatures at Lake Lanier enough to make the ravenous striped bass population hungry. For those who relish the brute power exhibited by one […]
The Coast Guard will intensify efforts this winter to stop offshore poaching of Atlantic striped bass along the New Jersey and Delaware coasts. In an effort to ensure the health of the striped bass population, […]
With the recent success of the Striper 200 CC and just released Striper 200 WA, Striper does it again with the introduction and launch of the 200 Dual Console (DC). “The growth of the 20-foot […]
There is nothing that will stir the heart like the whine of a reel when a Striper or Hybrid Striper has taken your bait. These striped rockets are the state’s greatest battler according to Steve […]
Striped bass are schooling fish by nature, but when anglers talk about schooling stripers they’re usually talking about the melee that ensues when these predators push a school of bait to the surface. It’s a […]
New York City. Just the name conjures up images of the Empire State Building, Lincoln Center, Central Park, the Statue of Liberty and great fishing for striped bass. Well, maybe the fishing reference is a […]
In a coast wide effort to promote the live release of large striped bass so they can continue to contribute to the future gene pool of the species, the Release A Breeder Club (RBC) has […]
While the Mid-Atlantic states are still dealing with a long, cold winter, there are signs of spring showing up every day – like the robins seen pecking away on the front lawn this morning or […]
Striped bass are schooling fish by nature, but when anglers talk about schooling stripers they’re usually talking about the melee that ensues when these predators push a school of bait to the surface. It’s a […]
The Coast Guard is scheduled to intensify efforts to stop offshore poaching of Atlantic Striped Bass this winter. In an effort to ensure the health of the striped bass population, the Coast Guard is working […]
Diamond jigs are the hot ticket for fast Mid-Atlantic action from now through year-end. Fishing along the Mid-Atlantic coast isn’t over so keep the boat in the water, break out the cold weather gear and […]
I can remember back some 20 years ago, hearing about fly fishing for stripers on the east coast… specifically, Montauk. Being a west guy, I had at that point never traveled further east than Chicago, […]
Planning ahead, but also using all your resources and being flexible, is what makes the search for stripers so much fun. Weather reports, high and low tide times, sunrise or sunset, mid-day or mid-night, moon […]
NJ.com Report: Striped bass fishing in the back of Raritan Bay this morning was just as advertised by Capt. Sal Cursi of Jo-Jo from Sewaren. Drew Ruscansky of Winfield Park, Capt. Hans Kaspersetz from Weehawken […]
NEW Z-Man® DieZel Eye™ Jigheads built for big soft plastics – Ladson, SC (June 30, 2022) – Sometimes, you need a bigger hammer . . . Great advice if you’re an amateur carpenter or some […]
THUNDER BRAID’s exceptional quality results in a high-performance braided line. Tightly-woven fibers are strategically arranged to produce a rounder shape, minimizing friction, allowing for a smoother, longer cast. Less friction means less surface wear and […]
Even before you set out to fish, decide whether you’re fishing for fun or fishing for food. This will help you choose gear and get ready to practice good catch-and-release techniques if you’re just fishing […]
The higher angle of the sun during the day brings warm breezes as we come into the meat of April. The glorious sunny days of late and air temperatures in the 70s make people joyous. […]
As a bluebird Saturday drew fishermen out to tear off shrink wrap or frantically start organizing gear they should have combed through while it was snowing, the Kayak Centre in Wickford was packed. Randy DeGrace, Ian […]
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