Striped Bass Rip Fishing
The rod and reel combo we recommend for striper fishing in rips features a Shimano Stradic 4000FI reel on a 7′ Teramar rod rated for 10-20lb (model TMS70MH). This is a very versatile spinning outfit and was perfect for dropping the artificial squids back into the rips.
We recommend loading the reel with 20lb Berkley Fireline Crystal which is attached to a 3ft length of 30lb Berkley Big Game Fluorocarbon leader using a #10 Mustad Rolling Swivel. The small profile of the swivel virtually eliminates any chance of picking up debris.
The rig we recommend consists of either a hollow shell squid with a small egg sinker inserted inside and a 3/0 treble trailer hook or a Berkley Gulp Squid which is available in many colors, has excellent scent and is very tough to pull of the hook. The Gulp squid also requires no refrigeration to stay fresh. It should be rigged 4ft behind an egg sinker that was placed above the swivel and rigged with a single 7/0 Mustad Ultrapoint Baitholder hook in the mantle.
