Fishing Tackle Tip: Striper Fishing Lures

Striper fishing is a great sport that men, women and children of all skill levels enjoy. The striper is a school fish with seven or eight thin stripes running from the base of the tail all the way to the back of the head. They have a white belly and an olive-green or silvery back. They can also be distinguished by the two sharp points on the gill cover and two distinct tooth patches on the back portion of the tongue.

The average size striper is around thirty pounds but they can grow much larger and reach over one hundred pounds. Their size and the struggle they put up is part of the reason why they are such a popular game fish. The mild flaky meat is another reason anglers seek them out because they make a great tasting meal.

You don't have to be a professional to reel in stripers but you do need to have the right gear. After choosing your rod, reel and fishing line you'll need to decide which lures to use. This is an important decision because the lure is what gets the attention of the fish. The right lures will entice the striper to bite. Your goal is to find the lures that get their attention and some designs do better than others.

Striper Fishing Lures
The fishing lures you use can make the difference between reeling in a nice mess of stripers and just catching one occasionally. There are many different lures to choose from but some of your best options are listed below.

5 striper fishing lures that work great:

1. Soft Plastic Lures - These come in a wide variety of styles making it easy to find something similar to the natural food source of the striper. These lures are designed to look so much like the real thing that when presented correctly, they are very realistic.

2. Plugs - The medium to deep driving plugs is an excellent choice when the stripers are moving out to deeper waters.

3. Poppers - These are an excellent lure to use when the stripers are in the shallows. Using short jerks will make these lures pop up and down along the surface and this gets the attention of the stripers.

4. Balance Lures by Kastmaster - These have a unique aerodynamic design that gets the attention of the striper very quickly. The materials used to make these lures won't break, bend or even corrode so they hold up great under most all conditions.

5. Crankbaits - When the stripers are moving out to deeper waters, crankbaits designed for medium to deep fishing is a great option.

Dan Eggertsen is a fishing researcher and enthusiast who is committed to providing the best salt water fishing information possible. Go to http://www.asksaltwaterfishing.com/editorials/striper-fishing-lures.html for more information on striper lures.