During this new exploratory time in my fishing and sea-going life, I plan to try to land some nice Stripers (or "Rockfish", as some people call them). I am looking for some information that will help me to buy the tackle that I need to go Striper hunting.
From what I know up to this point, I assume that trolling is the way to go? Should I use live bait or will a large Rapala X-Rap Deep Diver do the trick? Right now, my biggest pole is an 8-foot catfish pole (Ugly Stik) with a fairly heavy spinning reel and 15lb test line...I'm pretty sure I need something heavier than this, but I may go with what I've got for now.
Any tips or pointers are welcome!!
