Trolling Deep Diving Plugs for Striped Bass

When stripers are suspended, or spread over a wide area, trolling with a deep-diving swimming plug can be the key to getting bit. Trolling deep divers is a simple and effective way to catch striped bass, whether you’re fishing in New Jersey or Massachusetts. These realistic plugs can target stripers hugging the bottom or cruising through the middle of the water column. In this video, learn the basics for getting started with this striped bass trolling technique.

Gear Used in this Video:

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• Deep-Diving Swimming Plugs:
  • Rapala X-Rap Magnum 20
  • Rapala X-Rap Magnum 30
• Rod: St. Croix Rift Salt 70MF
• Reel: Shimano Tekota 500
• Leader: Seaguar Inshore Fluorocarbon 50-Pound Test