March marks the start of striped bass season in New Jersey's back bays, and this video aims to guide those eager to fish after winter. The video covers essential knowledge for getting started with spring time striped bass fishing in New Jersey.
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Gear mentioned in this video:
Rod and Reel
Fish Heads Inshore Rod: https://tinyurl.com/y68s6kwa
Penn Battle DX 5000 Reel: https://tinyurl.com/bdfwrcpp
Penn Battle DX 3000 Reel: https://tinyurl.com/nha7nadj
The Tsunami Trophy 2 Rod: https://tinyurl.com/y6uawzxp (In the video I show an old MH Tsunami Airwave rated for 5/8-3oz, here is a comparable rod more readily available that works great in the back bay.)
Hi/Lo Rig Materials:
Baitholder Circle Hooks: https://tinyurl.com/2d5z66z7
30lb Line: https://tinyurl.com/42z66cc5
Barrel Swivels: https://tinyurl.com/5cy7567x
Beads: https://tinyurl.com/23ppcuwv
Baits:
Freeze Dried Bloodworms: https://tinyurl.com/emue6wzp
FishBites Bloodworms: https://tinyurl.com/3pjkujac
Gulp Bloodworms: https://tinyurl.com/ykefr5uv
Lures
NLBN 3” Paddle Tail: https://tinyurl.com/2bjv5kkf
NLBN 3” Jig Head: https://tinyurl.com/mrxkrc39
Magic Tail Jig Head: https://tinyurl.com/2uxjen2k
Kettle Creek Paddle Tail: https://tinyurl.com/362kkktr
Tsunami Swim Shad: https://tinyurl.com/3hutwup4
Yozuri Mag Minnow: https://tinyurl.com/2caeby75
Daiwa SP Minnow: https://tinyurl.com/6d3zrh92
Rapala X-Rap: https://tinyurl.com/n788b7u6
Tsunami IPOP Popper: https://tinyurl.com/5erzd4mm
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🎣 Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:21 Striped Bass Migration & Early Season Behavior
1:10 Tides and Temperatures for Catching Striped Bass
2:09 Where to Catch Back Bay Striper
3:51 Rods and Reels for Back Bay Striper
4:59 What Baits to Use in the Back Bay
6:00 How to Tie a Hi-Lo Rig
8:57 What Baits to Use for Back Bay Striper
9:53 Where to Gear Up
10:12 Key Takeaways
10:34 Outro
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