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Striped bass hooked in the New Jersey surf on a T-Hex metal—a variation of the classic diamond jig. Photo Courtesy of Matt Farrell. Metal lures are boring. Scan the pegboard at any saltwater tackle ...

Saltwater striped bass aren’t very hard to catch. Many “Insta-famous” anglers and striped bass fishing influencers want you to think otherwise, but the reality is that the most difficult part of the ...

Live bait is working best for striped bass. Jon Conklin, fishing guide, recommends fishing for stripers from Prairie Creek park south to Point 12 where the White and War Eagle arms of the lake meet.