A question I get quite often from coastal striper fishermen is How do you fish for freshwater stripers? My answer is always the same, How do you fish for them in the saltwater? There are many similarities between the saltwater striper and the pure-strain freshwater striper, and a few differences
On that lure Ive probably made a dozen with different lengths, different amounts of weight
Some see better and are more cautious by nature, while other fish, like catfish, rely on smell more than sight
I know there are finesse guys out there who cast lures that are ounce or lighter with casting tackle, but for me, once the lure drops beneath ounce, Im fishing that thing on a spinner
I decided to downsize to a 3/8-ounce jig and I didnt even have to touch the brakes or tension knob on the Concept A2
But these two baits offer something a little different compared to that standard spinnerbait that a lot of other people are throwing this time of year