1 2 2 ounce baitcasting rod Kilitn Fishing and Reel Combo, Black Color Combo Baitcast Reel, 2-Piece Baitcaster Rod, Durable Fiberglass with Comfortable EVA Handle and comfort for every angler Lew's MACH Smash Baitcast Reel

With a wobbling action, this bait dives 25 to 30 feet deep when trolled on a 20- to 30-class conventional reel spooled with 65-pound braided line and a heavy duty 150-pound snap swivel clip

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Jigs, often paired with soft plastics, are effective for targeting striped bass in both shallow and deep waters

This is the traditional floating plastic pencil popper, a design that has accounted for countless stripers

After storms, when water is murky, rely on saltwater lures with strong vibration, like lipless crankbaits or jigs with rattles

High Modulus Carbon (30T) used for quick response and sensitivity