What angler doesn’t dream of landing a trophy size striped bass? Stripers can be found throughout their range in shallow bays and estuaries along sandy beaches and rocky shorelines, but they can be challenging to catch. It’s important to get the right bait in front of them in the right way. Striper rigs offer a bait presentation that most stripers just can’t ignore.
Arguably one of the best fishing rigs for catching stripers is the fish finder rig. However, the the in-line sinker drift rig and Carolina rig come in a close second. (Although, some anglers swear by the in-line sinker drift rig and use it exclusively when striper fishing.) What’s most important is that you select a proven fishing rig and you select a rig that is designed and intended for the habitat and conditions you’ll be fishing.
Below are the most effective striper rigs for catching your trophy size striper bass. Review each rig to determine which rig is best suited for your next striped bass fishing adventure.
A surf fishing rig used to catch a large variety of fishing including stripers and redfish
Used for casting and dragging across a target area where fish may be located
Drift rig used by seasoned bass anglers for drifting clams for stripers
Is a finesse rig of last resort anglers use when fishing under challenging conditions
A versatile rig for fishing natural or artificial bait from shallow to deep water
Presents two baited hooks at once doubling an angler odds of a catching a fish
Attaches up to 5 lures to a single line to attract the attention of feeding bass
