Michael King


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Summer Striper Tactics

Contrary to popular belief that the best time to fish for stripers is the spring of the year , summer time striper fishing can offer some of the hottest action of the year. Yes , it is true that some of the largest fish taken or caught during the spring as the fish are loaded with eggs and milt , but the rigors of the spawn can make catching large numbers of these brawlers a challenge. Let’s face it. When they have procreation on... (posted by Michael 3 years 349 days ago.)
Catching Bait in Inland Lakes for Landlocked Stripers

Back in "the old days" when I first started striper fishing on Virginia 's Claytor Lake I was mainly a lure and bucktail jig fisherman. I spent many hours casting Rebel spoonbill minnows in assorted colors and bucktail jigs in 3/8 oz. size to points and red clay flats in the early spring , both during the day and at night. I caught a lot of fish using these lures and some good fish at that , but never... (posted by Michael 4 years 90 days ago.)
Small Changes Make Big Difference

During the early to middle 90s , before I had any thoughts of becoming a striped bass guide or professional striped bass angler , I used to pursue these tackle busting brutes solely at night with artificial lures. My all time favorite lure of choice was the Rebel 6" Spoonbill Minnow. My preferred colors where blue back with silver sides , black back and yellow back. Another of my favorite lures for night fishing for... (posted by Michael 4 years 120 days ago.)