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Stripers Spreading Out; Hitting Variety of Lures

 | By Seamus on 4/20/2023 9:27:00 PM | Views (20)

 
This 30 inch slot fish hit a Yo-Zuri
Hydro Pencil.  Stripers are hitting
a variety of lures right now, even
topwater plugs.

Stripers are really spreading out in the last few days.  Your chances of catching fish in the Bay or oceanfront are about equal right now, and there are decent numbers of fish in both areas.  Slot fish are also abundant right now as slots are just as plentiful as schoolies. Even the bait has been plentiful especially in the upper Bay where large numbers of peanut bunker make up the bulk of the bait. Many fishermen think these baitfish schools wintered over in the Bay.

You know things are heating up when you can catch stripers on a variety of lures.  I generally only fish jigs until May arrives. But, this year I have already taken some stripers on topwater plugs such as Yo-Zuri Hydro Pencils as well as Rebel Jumpin' Minnows.  Still, jigs, both paddle tails as well as bucktails seem to be catching more fish. Cocahoes and NLBN bodies threaded onto jigheads have been hot in both the Bay and oceanfront. White colored plastics have been best.

If you are getting out this weekend, plan to hit a number of spots in search of good numbers of fish.  While there are abundant stripers around, you still have to find them, and that can be a challenge.

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Catch Information

Species:
Striped Bass
Striped Bass

This Fishing Report was submitted on 4/20/2023 9:27:00 PM by Seamus and last updated on 4/25/2023 4:09:55 AM.


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2000 Sailfish Point
Manteo, NC US

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