3 Things to Know About Striper Fishing

Many people who like to engage in the sport of fishing have favorite things that they like to take along with them. Some of these might be favorite lures, poles, or other types of equipment. Novices and professionals alike have certain fish that they like to catch. Those who are just starting out in the sport of fishing might not know what striper fishing is all about and how to go about it.

3 Tips for Striper Fishing

Here are 3 things to know about Striper Fishing.

1. Striper fishing involves fishing in a freshwater lake for species of striped bass. At one time, these now popular lake fish were only in one area. However, it so happened that a river flooded and was dammed up and in turn, the striped bass fish was now entrapped in this small area.
2. This species of bass are known for their fighting prowess and many hardcore anglers love the challenge of trying to get one of these on the end of their fishing line. That is, long enough to manage to hang on to it and get it hauled onto land.
   The striper bass fish, which is also known as Rockfish need a large, free-flowing current in which to lay their eggs. These eggs float on top of the water until they are hatched. There are not too many places in which the Rockfish habitat naturally. However, there are virtually hundreds, if not thousands of lakes that have been stocked with striper bass.
3. Striper bass fishing usually takes place during the day, however, there are also some people that partake in this sport at nighttime. There are several lakes all over the U.S. in which fisherman both young and old, hunt for this elusive catch.

Way back when, the striped bass made its home in very few areas. Nowadays, due to rivers and lakes being stocked with the hardy, fighting fish, it is a favorite pastime of many anglers. When the fish is farmed there is certain requirements in order to be able to legally catch and keep the striped bass. All caught fish must be of a certain length and weight in order for you to keep them. When you are fishing for the striped bass, make sure that you take some sort of fishing scale with you.

I hope that you now know what striped bass fishing is all about and plan to try to catch yourself one of those keepers that many anglers have managed to snag on the end of their lines. Enjoy the great sport of catching this freshwater fish.