What we recommend in the daily reports, shown up close — sizes, seasons and how to work each one in mid-Bay current.
Match head weight to depth and current: 1/4–1/2 oz over shallow structure, 1–2 oz vertical on channel-edge marks. Pearl in clear water, chartreuse in stained water.
Drop to the mark, lift-drop with a slow rise in cold water and a hard snap when fish are active. Long casts and a fast rip for surface blitzes.
Work shoreline rip-rap, points and shoals when water is above 60°F. Walk the dog on calm mornings; use a chugger when there is chop to make noise.
Anchor or drift over hard bottom, oyster shell and bridge pilings. Bloodworm, grass shrimp or peeler crab; keep the sinker just touching bottom.
Fish dawn and dusk. Oxygen and heat push stripers deep or very shallow at night.
Rods, reels & line
Baits & lures