#4 fishing hooks Harmony – Flex Keeper Flipping (10 Pack) – Bass Fishing Flippin Cover Hooks | Adjustable Flexible Bait Keeper | Epoxy Sealed Eye | HCS Get ready to land the big one with these big bite dough bait hooks from Magic Bait Dr.Fish 100pcs Sea Fishing Circle

Other Useful Tips: If fishing during summer months, consult the Striped Bass Fishing Advisory Forecast Use larger circle hooks in the 8/0 - 9/0 size range When releasing striped bass, minimize handling and get the fish in the water as soon as possible Minimize heat stress to fish by avoiding fishing on days when air temperatures are over 95 degrees Fahrenheit Have appropriate de-hooking hardware on hand Keep fish in water when de-hooking Historical evidence supporting circle hook use Circle hooks ARE NOT NEW

Avet HXJ 5/2 Magic Cast Raptor Plus 2-Speed Conventional Reel - HXJ 5/2 MC RAPTOR PLUS RH-PU - Right Hand - Purple The Avet HXJ 5/2 Magic Cast Raptor Plus 2-Speed HXJ 5/2 MC RAPTOR PLUS RH-PU Conventional Reel comes with Dual Drag features a ratcheting drag cam with the MC (magnetic) which is a magnetic breaking system so you don't get any backlash

Chrome, white, and anything with a reflective finish performs well when the sky is grey and the light is flat

Effective techniques include the yo-yo retrieve, lift-and-drop, slow dragging, and stop-and-go retrieves