I would love to know what everyone has had luck with in the past. I’m looking to prep my tackle box before the stripers begin schooling. I’ve heard bucktails and top water poppers. I’m a coastal guy and just started with Lake Murray here recently.
I need to swap out these saltwater lures for some fresh water lures. Any thoughts or suggestions are welcomed.
Thanks!
16ft War Eagle 648MV/ Johnson 50HP
Pencil Poppers, Spooks, Striper Swipers etc…are all good, but I’ve gotten to where I just prefer to use a fluke.
I miss seeing the fish bust on a popper, but a lot of times they may not stay up long and you can waste a lot of time unhooking a fish with a treble hook in it’s mouth.
PS Sorry about the duplicate posts lately. I know a lot of you get an email every time something is posted. I’m not sure what I’m doing all of the sudden to cause it, but I am now only logging in on my phone when I am going to post and then log back off.
'07 198 DLX Carolina Skiff
FS90 Suzuki
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Originally posted by striperskiffPencil Poppers, Spooks, Striper Swipers etc…are all good, but I’ve gotten to where I just prefer to use a fluke.
I miss seeing the fish bust on a popper, but a lot of times they may not stay up long and you can waste a lot of time unhooking a fish with a treble hook in it’s mouth.</font id=“red”>
PS Sorry about the duplicate posts lately. I know a lot of you get an email every time something is posted. I’m not sure what I’m doing all of the sudden to cause it, but I am now only logging in on my phone when I am going to post and then log back off.
'07 198 DLX Carolina Skiff
FS90 Suzuki
Tim, You’re not a little “gun shy” after the last treble hook/emergency room incident are you?
Bob Van Gundy
Marine Designs,Inc.
Custom Aluminum Fabrication
803-727-4069
Thanks for the reply. I am new to striper fishing and have gone out with Play Therapy (forum member) who’s a buddy of mine to work some herring and have had no luck. I feel lost fishing in such deep water with such finicky bait, so I’ll be happy to switch to some artificial bait soon.
16ft War Eagle 648MV/ Johnson 50HP
Happy Bob,
I hear you’re a man that I might need for some some rib welds on my War Eagle. It’s 17 years old and has had some ribs repaired in the past, but some of the beads are cracking. I can PM you some pics if that’s something that you would handle. Please let me know.
Thanks,
Alex
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Originally posted by Happy Bobquote:
Originally posted by striperskiffPencil Poppers, Spooks, Striper Swipers etc…are all good, but I’ve gotten to where I just prefer to use a fluke.
I miss seeing the fish bust on a popper, but a lot of times they may not stay up long and you can waste a lot of time unhooking a fish with a treble hook in it’s mouth.</font id=“red”>
PS Sorry about the duplicate posts lately. I know a lot of you get an email every time something is posted. I’m not sure what I’m doing all of the sudden to cause it, but I am now only logging in on my phone when I am going to post and then log back off.
'07 198 DLX Carolina Skiff
FS90 Suzuki
Tim, You’re not a little “gun shy” after the last treble hook/emergency room incident are you?
Bob Van Gundy
Marine Designs,Inc.
Custom Aluminum Fabrication
803-727-4069
16ft War Eagle 648MV/ Johnson 50HP
He’s our Chris V!
2007 TRITON 225CC
“Trailer Trash”
My favorite lure to throw is a 5 inch white havoc fluke.
My favorite is a double fluke rig or a swim bait
…Sundance b22 …
140 Johnson
TEAM RIPIN LIPS
Salmonale,
Sure, go ahead & email them to me. bobvg@sc.rr.com
Bob Van Gundy
Marine Designs,Inc.
Custom Aluminum Fabrication
803-727-4069
Def a fluke guy myself. And have recently been turned on to the double fluke. Love both rigs equally.
“All fisherman lie. And if they say otherwise, then they’re lying”
“Sea~N~Stripes”
21’ Hewes Craft Custom
115 Evinrude
Flies such as a grey/white Clouser:wink:
“I may be going to hell in a bucket. But at least I’m enjoying the ride”
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Originally posted by weston tMy favorite is a double fluke rig or a swim bait
I’ve been doing this for a long time while chasing largemouth. Definitely don’t like anything with a treble hook for schooling fish for reasons mentioned, but I will change them out with single hooks on plugs. The fish will only stay up for so long and that allows me more casts instead of spending time unhooking fish.
Molon Labe!
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RIP my “Puppy Dog” 10/15/2004 - 1/14/2013. Still can’t get him out of my mind. What a special friend he was.
And if you do try the double rig, it gets real fun when you hook 2 at one time.
Molon Labe!
Until you have loved a dog, part of your soul remains unawakened. - Anatole France (paraphrased)
RIP my “Puppy Dog” 10/15/2004 - 1/14/2013. Still can’t get him out of my mind. What a special friend he was.
Salmonale, something about those little 12oz lures too! I hear those work well too especially when the fish aren’t biting! We’ll get on them soon!
Sea Pro SV1900
Merc Verado 150
“Play Therapy II”
Double fluke is awesome! Extra weight allows you to sling it a good distance too!
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Tight Lines!
DANO
Hurricane 198 w/115 Yamahammer
Little 12 oz lures?
You know…all aluminum…many colors to choose from!
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Originally posted by boatpoorLittle 12 oz lures?
16ft War Eagle 648MV/ Johnson 50HP
You guys REALLY ARE new to striper fishing. 12 oz may be ok for bass and bream, but for stripers you need to move on up to 16 oz…minimum.
'07 198 DLX Carolina Skiff
FS90 Suzuki
The 12oz lures he was referring to come in an aluminum can and might not catch any fish, but are sure to catch you a buzz!!
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Originally posted by striperskiffYou guys REALLY ARE new to striper fishing. 12 oz may be ok for bass and bream, but for stripers you need to move on up to 16 oz…minimum.
'07 198 DLX Carolina Skiff
FS90 Suzuki
16ft War Eagle 648MV/ Johnson 50HP
Tim is still on the right track…lol… tim likes those 16oz miller light twist off aluminum bottles…ha
“All fisherman lie. And if they say otherwise, then they’re lying”
“Sea~N~Stripes”
21’ Hewes Craft Custom
115 Evinrude