When the hunt for big stripers begins to feel like work, go catch some schoolies and soothe the soul.

As waters warm and more baitfish arrive, bass start looking upward, and fishermen can celebrate the new striper season with the excitement of light-tackle topwater fishing.

Get into saltwater fly-fishing with schoolie striped bass

When targeting schoolie or “slot-size” stripers, downsize your tackle and baits.

Schoolie stripers are the perfect fly rod target, whether you’re just learning to cast or you’ve been fly-fishing for decades.

Catch the On The Water’s Angling Adventures Season 18 premier when Chris Megan and Jimmy Fee dust off their saltwater gear to catch their first stripers of the season.