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And some stock assessments show that stripers are still not where theyre supposed to be

Spin tail Crazee The newcomer to this ranking is a spin tail, a type of jig with a back attachment and a paddle tail, from Crazee

A collapsible fishing rod for backpacking will be bulkier and require more setup, but theyre usually stronger and more durable, making them a better choice for avid fishermen

To reduce visibility for sharp-sighted inshore fish, I spool my reels with dark green braid

The heavy boat traffic will also tend to push fry and predatory fish up the shelves in to shallow water, so as long as there is colour in the water they will happily sit right in the edge, (even despite heavy bankside disturbance from cyclists, joggers etc) so fishing along the bank and right under your feet can often be the best places to find them