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Fly Fishing for Trophy Striped Bass

John Field

Fly Fisher, Fly-Casting Instructor, Author, Photographer

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Dive into the exhilarating world of fly fishing for trophy striped bass in our next show with John Field! Join us as he shares the behaviors, preferred foods, and best fishing spots for these spectacular sportfish. Learn the flies and techniques that promise success. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned angler, don’t miss this thrilling discussion that could lead you to your next big catch!

Just a few of the questions asked and answered during the interview:

  • What do you consider a trophy striped bass?
  • Can you explain the four major Atlantic stocks and their migrations?
  • Are there similar migrations in California?
  • What physical characteristics and sense of stripers do we, as fly fishers, need to know?
  • What are the key factors that affect the movement of large fish?
  • What are their primary food sources?
  • Does the size of the fly help with hooking larger fish?
  • Do you need to match your fly pattern the baitfish they are feeding on?
  • What are a few of your go-to flies?
  • What are your favorite top water patterns?
  • What weight rods and types of lines do you recommend?
  • What knots do you use in your setup?
  • Are you more likely to catch a trophy striped bass from a boat or from shore?
  • Where an how do you sight fish for striped bass?
  • How do you present and retrieve your flies?
  • What type of fight do the larger fish give and how do you fight them?
  • What is the best way to handle a fish you've caught to ensure their survival?

John Field
Fly Fishing for Trophy Striped Bass
John Field Fly Fishing for Trophy Striped Bass




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