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2.1Natural distribution

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5Hybrids with other bass

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7Landlocked striped bass

8Management

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Species of fish

"Striper" redirects here. For other uses, see Stripe (disambiguation).

Striped bass

Conservation status

Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)[1]

Scientific classification

Domain:

Eukaryota

Kingdom:

Animalia

Phylum:

Chordata

Class:

Actinopterygii

Order:

Moroniformes

Family:

Moronidae

Genus:

Morone

Species:

M. saxatilis

Binomial name

Morone saxatilis(Walbaum, 1792)

Southern coastal range in yellow (also further north along the Atlantic coast and inland in North America)

Synonyms

Perca saxatilis Walbaum, 1792

Roccus saxatilis (Walbaum, 1792)

Sciaena lineata Bloch, 1792

Morone lineatus (Bloch, 1792)

Roccus lineatus (Bloch, 1792)

Perca mitchilli alternata Mitchill, 1815

The striped bass (Morone saxatilis), also called the Atlantic striped bass, striper, linesider, rock, or rockfish, is an anadromous perciform fish of the family Moronidae found primarily along the Atlantic coast of North America. It has also been widely introduced into inland recreational fisheries across the United States. Striped bass found in the Gulf of Mexico are a separate strain referred to as Gulf Coast striped bass.[2]

The striped bass is the state fish of Maryland, Rhode Island, and South Carolina, and the state saltwater (marine) fish of New York, New Jersey, Virginia, and New Hampshire. It is generally called the striped bass north of New Jersey, rockfish south of New Jersey, and both in New Jersey.[3]

The history of the striped bass fishery in North America dates back to the Colonial period. Many written accounts by some of the first European settlers describe the immense abundance of striped bass, along with alewives, traveling and spawning up most rivers in the coastal Northeast.[4]

Morphology and lifespan[edit]

The striped bass is a typical member of the family Moronidae in shape, having a streamlined, silvery body marked with longitudinal dark stripes running from behind the gills to the base of the tail. Common mature size is 20 to 40 pounds (9–18 kg). The largest specimen recorded was 124 pounds (56 kg), netted in 1896. Striped bass are believed to live for up to 30 years.[5] The average size in length is 20 to 35 inches (50–90 cm) and approximately 5 to 20 pounds (2–9 kg).[citation needed]

Distribution[edit]

A researcher holding up a large striped bass

Natural distribution[edit]

Striped bass are native to the Atlantic coastline of North America from the St. Lawrence River into the Gulf of Mexico to Louisiana. They are anadromous fish that migrate between fresh and salt water. Spawning takes place in fresh water.[6][citation needed]

Introductions outside their natural range[edit]

Striped bass have been introduced to the Pacific Coast of North America and into many large reservoir impoundments across the United States by state game and fish commissions for recreational fishing and as a predator to control populations of gizzard shad.[7][8][9] These include: Elephant Butte Lake in New Mexico; Lake Ouachita, Lake Norman in North Carolina; Lake Norfork, Beaver Lake and Lake Hamilton in Arkansas; Lake Thunderbird in Illinois; Lake Pleasant, and Lake Havasu in Arizona; Lake Powell along the Arizona/Utah border; Castaic Lake, Pyramid Lake, Silverwood Lake, Diamond Valley Lake, and San Francisco Bay-Delta in California; Lewis Smith Lake in Alabama;[10] Lake Cumberland in Kentucky; Lake George in Florida; Lake Murray in South Carolina; Lake Lanier in Georgia; Watts Bar Lake, in Tennessee; Lake Mead, Nevada; Lake Texoma on the border of Texas and Oklahoma, Lake Tawakoni, Lake Whitney, Buffalo Springs Lake, Possum Kingdom Lake, and Lake Buchanan in Texas; Raystown Lake in Pennsylvania; Lake Wallenpaupack in Northeastern Pennsylvania; Umpqua River in Oregon and in Virginia's Smith Mountain Lake[11] and Leesville Reservoir.[12]

Striped bass have also been introduced into waters in Ecuador, Iran, Latvia, Mexico, Russia, South Africa, and Turkey, primarily for sport fishing and aquaculture.[5]

Environmental factors[edit]

The spawning success of striped bass has been studied in the San Francisco Bay-Delta water system, with a finding that high total dissolved solids (TDS) reduce spawning. At levels as low as 200 mg/L TDS, an observable diminution of spawning productivity occurs.[13] They can be found in lakes, ponds, streams, and wetlands.[citation needed]

Though the population of striped bass was growing and repopulating in the late 1980s and throughout the 1990s, a study executed by the Wildlife and Fisheries Program at West Virginia University found that the rapid growth of the striped bass population was exerting a tremendous pressure on its prey (river herring, shad, and blueback herring). This pressure on their food source was putting their own population at risk due to the population of prey naturally not coming back to the same spawning areas.[14]

In the United States, the striped bass was designated as a protected game fish in 2007, and executive agencies were directed to use existing legal authorities to prohibit the sale of striped bass caught in federal waters in the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico.[15] In addition, Connecticut, Maine, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina have designated striped bass as a game fish in state waters.[16]

In Canada, the province of Quebec designated the striped bass population of the Saint Lawrence as extirpated in 1996. Analysis of available data implicated overfishing and dredging in the disappearance. In 2002, a reintroduction program was successful.[17][18]

Life cycle[edit]

A striped bass caught off the New Jersey coastPreserved specimenX-ray image

Striped bass spawn in fresh water, and although they have been successfully adapted to freshwater habitat, they naturally spend their adult lives in saltwater (i.e., they are anadromous). Five important bodies of water with breeding stocks of striped bass are: Miramichi River, Chesapeake Bay, Massachusetts Bay/Cape Cod, Hudson River, and Delaware River. Many of the rivers and tributaries that emptied into the Atlantic, had at one time, bred stock of striped bass. This occurred until the 1860s.[4] One of the largest breeding areas is the Chesapeake Bay, where populations from Chesapeake and Delaware bays have intermingled.[19] The very few successful spawning populations of freshwater striped bass include Lake Texoma, Lake Weiss (Coosa River), the Colorado River and its reservoirs downstream from and including Lake Powell, and the Arkansas River, as well as Lake Marion (South Carolina) that retained a landlocked breeding population when the dam was built; other freshwater fisheries must be restocked with hatchery-produced fish annually. Stocking of striped bass was discontinued at Lake Mead in 1973 once natural reproduction was verified.[20]

Hybrids with other bass[edit]

Striped bass have also been hybridized with white bass to produce hybrid striped bass also known as wiper, whiterock bass, sunshine bass, palmetto bass, and Cherokee bass. These hybrids have been stocked in many freshwater areas across the US.[21][22]

Fishing for striped bass[edit]

Main article: Striped bass fishing

Striped bass are of significant value for sport fishing, and have been introduced to many waterways outside their natural range. A variety of angling methods are used, including trolling and surf casting Lures such as wooden plugs, plastic swimmers, poppers, and metal spoons all work very well for fishing off of the surf. Utilizing live and dead bait can also be a deadly technique when targeting Striped bass from land. Striped bass take a number of live and fresh baits, including bunker, clams, eels, sandworms, herring, bloodworms, mackerel, shad, bluegill, and crayfish.[citation needed]

The largest striped bass ever taken by angling was an 81.88 lb (37.14 kg) specimen taken from a boat in Long Island Sound, near the Outer Southwest Reef, off the coast of Westbrook, Connecticut. The all-tackle world record fish was taken by Gregory Myerson[23] on the night of August 4, 2011. The fish took a drifted live eel bait, and fought for 20 minutes before being boated by Myerson. A second hook and leader was discovered in the fish's mouth when it was boated, indicating it had been previously hooked by another angler. The fish measured 54 in long and had a girth of 36 in. The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) declared Myerson's catch the new all-tackle world record striped bass on October 19, 2011.[24] In addition to now holding the all-tackle record, Meyerson's catch also landed him the new IGFA men's 37 kg (80 -lb) line class record for striped bass, which previously stood at 70 lb. The previous all-tackle world record fish was a 78.5 lb (35.6 kg) specimen taken in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on September 21, 1982, by Albert McReynolds, who fought the fish from the beach for 1:20 after it took his Rebel artificial lure.[25] On March 20, 2023, then 12 year old Henry Bulgin set the first Junior IGFA All-Tackle Length world record by landing a 98 cm striped bass while fishing the Chesapeake Bay just south of Annapolis, Maryland.[26] Recreational bag limits vary by state and province.[citation needed]

Landlocked striped bass[edit]

Striped bass are anadromous, so their upriver spawning migrations led some individuals to become "landlocked" during lake dam constructions. The first area where this was documented was at the Santee-Cooper River during the construction of the two dams that impounded Lakes Moultrie and Marion, and because of this, the state game fish of South Carolina is the striped bass.[27]

Recently, biologists came to believe that striped bass stayed in rivers for long periods of time, with some not returning to sea unless temperature changes forced migration. Once fishermen and biologists caught on to rising striped bass populations, many state natural resources departments started stocking striped bass in local lakes. Striped bass still continue to exhibit upstream migrations from freshwater lakes during the spawning period. Landlocked stripers have a hard time reproducing naturally, and one of the few and most successful rivers in which they have been documented reproducing successfully is the Coosa River in Alabama and Georgia.[28]

A 70.6 lb (32.0 kg) landlocked bass was caught in February 2013 by James Bramlett on the Warrior River in Alabama, a current world record.[29] This fish had a length of 44 inches (110 cm) and a girth of 37.75 inches (95.9 cm).[citation needed]

A self-sustaining population of striped bass also exist in Lake Texoma, a brackish lake.[30]

In Canada there are no landlocked striped bass, but a large number of bass overwinter in Grand Lake, Nova Scotia. They migrate out in early April into the Shubenacadie River to spawn. These bass also spawn in the Stewiacke River (a tributary of the Shubenacadie). The Shubenacadie River system is one of five known spawning areas in Canada for striped bass, with the others being the St. Lawerence River, Miramichi River, Saint John River, Annapolis River, and Shubenacadie/Stewiacke Rivers.[31]

Management[edit]

The striped bass population declined to less than 5 million by 1982, but efforts by fishermen with throw back lengths for smaller striped bass and management programs to rebuild the stock proved successful, and in 2007, the nearly 56 million fish included all ages. Recreational anglers and commercial fisherman caught an unprecedented 3.8 million fish in 2006. In New Jersey, alone among states, there is no legal commercial fishery for Striped Bass, it is against the law to sell Striped Bass in wholesale markets, retail, or in restaurants.[32] The management of the species includes size limits, commercial quotas, and biological reference points for the health of the species.[citation needed]

The Atlantic coast-wide harvest of striped bass is managed by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (AMSFC). In October 2019, the AMSFC announced that the 2018 Benchmark Stock Assessment indicated that "the resource is overfished and experiencing overfishing."[33] Following a series of hearings during March and April 2021 to gather public input, the ASMFC Striped Bass Technical Committee will make recommendations for a new 10-year management strategy, Amendment 7 to the Interstate Management Plan for Atlantic Striped Bass, to replenish striped bass to sustainable levels throughout its traditional migratory range from North Carolina to Maine. Amendment 7 will be finalized and adopted in late 2021 and implemented in 2022.[34] Conditions of the Striped bass fishery have continued to get worse with Striped bass stocks nearly at the low hit all the way back in 1985. There is major controversy in the fishing community on whether this data is correct because many anglers have seen great fishing in recent years.

As food[edit]

Striped bass (3 oz, baked)Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)Energy461 kJ (110 kcal)Carbohydrates0 g

Fat3 gSaturated1 gPolyunsaturatedomega‑30.8 g

Protein19 g

MineralsQuantity %DV†Sodium5% 75 mg

Source: Seafood Nutrition Chart, New York Sea Grant and the New York Seafood Council, 1996.[35]

Units

μg = micrograms • mg = milligrams

IU = International units

†Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults.

Striped bass brisket with a lima-fava bean puree

Striped bass has white meat with a mild flavor and a medium texture. It is extremely versatile in that it can be pan-seared, grilled, steamed, poached, roasted, broiled, sautéed, and deep fried (including batter-frying).[36] The flesh can also be eaten raw or pickled.[37][38]

The primary market forms for fresh bass include headed and gutted (with the head and organs removed) and filets; the primary market forms for frozen bass include headed and gutted and loins. It can also be found in steaks, chunks, or whole.[35] Fresh striped bass is available year-round,[36] and is typically sold in sizes from two to fifteen pounds, and can be sold up to fifty pounds.[38]

Striped bass has firm and flavorful flesh with a large flake.[38] The hybrid striped bass yields more meat, has a more fragile texture, and a blander flavor than wild striped bass.[39] The fish has a mild and distinctive flavor. In recipes, it can be substituted for milder fish like cod, as well as for stronger fish like bluefish. Other fish can substitute it, including weakfish, tilefish, blackfish, small bluefish, catfish, salmon, swordfish, and shark. Striped bass is easily grilled in fillets, and is therefore popular in beach communities.[35]

In Virginia, anadromous striped bass caught from the Chesapeake Bay and its small tidal tributaries have been found to be contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), leading to the issuance of a fish consumption advisory by the Virginia Department of Health.[40]

References[edit]

^ "Morone saxatilis". NatureServe. 2019: e.T192942A46956781. 2019. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T192942A46956781.en. Retrieved November 12, 2021.

^ Gulf Coast Striped Bass Archived August 27, 2016, at the Wayback Machine. Welaka National Fish Hatchery. Fws.gov (September 16, 2009). Retrieved on 2016-11-15.

^ Davidson, Alan (2003). North Atlantic Seafood: A Comprehensive Guide with Recipes (2nd ed.). Ten Speed Press (published 1979). p. 86. ISBN 978-1-58008-450-5.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)

^ a b Little, Michael J. (1995). "A Report on the Historic Spawning Grounds of the Striped Bass, "Morone saxatilis"". Maine Naturalist. 3 (2): 107–113. doi:10.2307/3858211. JSTOR 3858211.

^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2007). "Morone saxatilis" in FishBase. March 2007 version.

^ Robichaud-LeBlanc, Kimberly A.; Courtenay, Simon C.; Locke, Andrea (February 15, 2011). "Spawning and early life history of a northern population of striped bass (Morone saxatilis) in the Miramichi River estuary, Gulf of St. Lawrence". Canadian Journal of Zoology. 74 (9): 1645–1655. doi:10.1139/z96-182.

^ Striped Bass Management Plan retrieved on June 10, 2007.

^ "Chapter 21: Temperate Basses". Gallery of Pennsylvania Fishes. Pennsylvania State Fish & Boat Commission. Archived from the original on July 5, 2011. Retrieved June 10, 2007.

^ Wisener, J. Rhett (August 11, 2003). "Evaluation of Striped Bass Stockings at Harden Reservoir". Division of Fish and Wildlife. Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Archived from the original on September 26, 2007. Retrieved June 10, 2007.

^ "East Fork Lake Fishing Map". Division of Wildlife. Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Archived from the original on January 9, 2013.

^ "Smith Mountain Lake". Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. Retrieved November 15, 2016.

^ "Leesville Reservoir". Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. Retrieved November 15, 2016.

^ Kaiser Engineers, California (1969). Final Report to the State of California, San Francisco Bay-Delta Water Quality Control Program, State of California, Sacramento, CA

^ Hartman, K. J. (2003). "Population-level consumption by Atlantic coastal striped bass and the influence of population recovery upon prey communities". Fisheries Management and Ecology. 10 (5): 281–288. doi:10.1046/j.1365-2400.2003.00365.x.

^ "Executive Order 13449: Protection of Striped Bass and Red Drum Fish Populations". Office of the Federal Register. October 20, 2007. Retrieved October 24, 2007.

^ "PROGRESS MAP & STATE INFO : Stripers Forever". Retrieved May 24, 2021.

^ "Reintroduction of the striped bass into the St. Lawrence" (PDF) (2nd ed.). Minister of the Environment. 2008. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 20, 2014. Retrieved May 12, 2014.

^ "Reproduction of striped bass - A historical first: spawning ground identified in Montmagny". Gouvernement du Québec, 2003-2012. September 1, 2011. Retrieved May 12, 2014.

^ Striped Bass Morone saxatilis. Chesapeake Bay Program

^ Wilde, G. R. & L.J. Paulson (1989). "Food habits of subadult striped bass in Lake Mead Arizona-Nevada". The Southwestern Naturalist. 34 (1): 118–123. doi:10.2307/3671816. JSTOR 3671816.

^ "Status of the Striped Bass/Hybrid Bass Bass Fishery" (PDF). Illinois Department of Natural Resources. March 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 20, 2007. Retrieved June 10, 2007.

^ "Chapter 21: Temperate Basses (Striped Bass Hybrid)". Gallery of Pennsylvania Fishes. Pennsylvania State Fish & Boat Commission. Archived from the original on July 5, 2011. Retrieved June 10, 2007.

^ Greg Myerson's World Record Striper Official Website Archived April 5, 2012, at the Wayback Machine. Worldrecordstriper.com. Retrieved on November 15, 2016.

^ all-tackle world record striped bass. Igfa.org. Retrieved on November 15, 2016.

^ DiBenedetto, David (October 13, 2009). On the Run: An Angler's Journey Down the Striper Coast. HarperCollins. p. 195. ISBN 978-0-06-187735-3.

^ [1] Igfa.org. Retrieved on November 15, 2023.

^ "History of Freshwater Striped Bass". Retrieved March 1, 2010.

^ "Striped Bass in River Systems". Retrieved March 1, 2010.

^ "Word Record Landlocked Bass". May 2013.

^ "The Striper Capital of the World!". May 31, 2019. Retrieved February 2, 2021.

^ Aquatic Species at Risk - Striped Bass (Bay of Fundy Population). Fisheries and Oceans Canada

^ summary of the New Jersey commercial fishing regulations

^ Berger, Tina (October 31, 2019). "ASMFC Atlantic Striped Bass Board Approves Addendum VI" (PDF). Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission NEWS RELEASE. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 3, 2020. Retrieved April 29, 2020.

^ Spinney, Mike (May 7, 2021). "ASMFC Atlantic Striped Bass Board Continues to Move Forward on the Development of Draft Amendment 7" (PDF). Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 24, 2021. Retrieved May 24, 2021.

^ a b c "Striped Bass". New York Seafood Council. Retrieved February 5, 2015.

^ a b "East Coast Striped Bass: Prep & Nutrition". Seattle Fish Company. Retrieved February 5, 2015.

^ Ainsworth, Mark (2009). Fish and Seafood: Identification, Fabrication, Utilization. Clifton Park, New York: Delmar, Cengage Learning. p. 44. ISBN 978-1-4354-0036-8.

^ a b c The Culinary Institute of America (2011). The Professional Chef (9th ed.). Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons. p. 108. ISBN 978-0-470-42135-2. OCLC 707248142.

^ McGee, Harold (2004). On Food and Cooking: the Science and Lore of the Kitchen. New York, New York: Scribner. p. 200. ISBN 978-0-684-80001-1. LCCN 2004058999.

^ "Fish Consumption Advisory". Virginia Department of Health. Retrieved August 29, 2023.

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Taxon identifiersMorone saxatilis

Wikidata: Q842647

Wikispecies: Morone saxatilis

ADW: Morone_saxatilis

BOLD: 50672

CoL: 6S3CN

EoL: 46578728

EUNIS: 124084

FishBase: 353

GBIF: 2394612

iNaturalist: 51392

IRMNG: 10154025

ITIS: 167680

IUCN: 192942

NAS: 787

NatureServe: 2.104731

NCBI: 34816

NOAA: atlantic-striped-bass

OBIS: 151179

ODNR: striped-bass

Open Tree of Life: 223669

WoRMS: 151179

Perca saxatilis

Wikidata: Q106415777

CoL: 6V3Q5

EUNIS: 123942

GBIF: 2394618

IRMNG: 10144943

ITIS: 1149116

WoRMS: 307360

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Striper Fish Facts and FAQ Learn basic facts and frequently asked questions about the Atlantic striped bass.

by Corey Pollnow March 16, 2021

What do striped bass look like?

The most obvious feature of striped bass are their seven horizontal stripes, spanning along their body from their gill plate to the beginning of their tail. Their bodies exhibit a variety of colors including dark olive green, blue, purple, and silver on their bellies. Unlike bluefish, tuna, and pelagic fish, striped bass do not have a forked tail.

Stripers have seven distinct horizontal lines running along their body.

Is striped bass good to eat?

Stripers are widely considered one of the best-eating fish in the northeast Atlantic region, but it depends who you’re speaking with. Many people prefer black sea bass, fluke, or tautog over stripers.

Article: How to Clean a Whole Striped Bass Without Waste

What does striped bass taste like?

The flavor of a striper fillet is mild and sweet without the strong fishy flavor of a salmon or anchovy. When striper is cooked correctly, it’s white, firm, and flaky, making it a popular choice for the grill.

Are striped bass high in mercury?

As stripers grow in size, their bodies accumulate mercury, PCBs, and other toxic chemicals. The Food and Drug Administration recommends only 1 serving per week of striped bass (rockfish).

Photo Credit: U.S. Food and Drug Administration

What is the heaviest striped bass on record?

The heaviest striped bass on record (non-IGFA) weighed 125-pounds, and it was taken at Edenton, N.C., in April of 1891.

What is the striped bass world record?

Greg Myerson’s world record striped bass weighed 81-pounds and 14-ounces, toppling Al McReynold’s 78-pound fish. Myerson’s IGFA world record striper was landed off the coast of Westbrook, Conn. in 2012.

Is striped bass the same as sea bass?

Although striped bass and black sea bass are both saltwater fish, they’re two different species, and easy to tell apart. Stripers have seven horizontal lines along their body and black sea bass have dark gray and black scales, hence their name.

Can striped bass live in freshwater?

Striped bass are anadromous fish, meaning they’re born in freshwater, but spend most of their life in saltwater. After reaching sexual maturity, stripers return to rivers and bays in the spring to spawn.

There are many lakes and reservoirs in the U.S. with large populations of landlocked freshwater striped bass. For the most part, landlocked stripers are stocked by state fish and wildlife departments.

What do striped bass eat?

Stripers are known for having a voracious appetite, feeding on small fish and a variety of wildlife including shad, herring, menhaden, shrimp, shellfish, sea lamprey, and other small fish. Adult stripers feed more in the summer and fall, and less in the spring and winter.

Where do striped bass live?

Atlantic striped bass inhabit the waters between the St. John’s River in Florida all the way north to the St. Lawrence River in Canada. Larger fish school up, with the largest stripers, 30 to 40-pound fish and larger, preferring solidarity or the company of a couple other fish.

How old is my striper?

Photo Credit: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

Where do stripers spawn?

Scientific research shows there are six different Atlantic striped bass spawning groups, spanning from Canada down to North Carolina. In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, stripers spawned in nearly every New England river.

Gulf of St. Lawrence, Canada

St. John River, New Brunswick

Shubenacadie River, Nova Scotia

Kennebec and Hudson rivers

Delaware and Chesapeake bays

Roanoke and Cape Fear rivers, North Carolina

There are six genetically distinct striper groups along the Atlantic coast of the U.S.

Do stripers carry diseases?

Some stripers from the Chesapeake Bay are impacted by mycobacteriosis, a disease resulting in emaciation, skin lesions, sores, and ulcers.

Read more about striper mycobacteriosis here.

The arrow points to a striper with a red sore. Scientifically, the disease is referred to as mycobacteriosis, but not all red sores and lesions are mycobacteriosis.

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john moerloos

3 years ago

WHAT IS THE BEST MONTH TO CATCH STRIPER

Will

3 years ago

I have been fishing Stripers for years. I find the best time to fish is May to mid June and the fall run, which can start mid Sept thru October and some tines early Nov. Best time I brlueve. I always catch fish during these times.

Scott Melick

3 years ago

I think there’s a typo here:

“Adult stripers feed more in the spring and fall, and less in the spring and winter.”

I believe this should be “summer and winter”

NE SURFCASTING

3 years ago

Scott Melcik, this is a professional angler guide and website, I think that you might have mistaken the article as it said, “Adult stripers feed more in the summer and fall, and less in the spring and winter.” Thanks

LOU

3 years ago

I FEED WHEN IM HUNGRY.

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1Work environment

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1.1In strip clubs

1.1.1Stage performance

1.1.2Tip collection

1.1.3Private dance

1.2Other locations

1.2.1Bachelor and bachelorette parties

1.2.2Private parties

1.2.3Other activities

2Performance

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2.1Style of dress

2.1.1Bikini (Go-go)

2.1.2Topless

2.1.3Full nudity

2.2Customer interaction

2.3Mainstreaming

2.4Gender roles

2.4.1Male strippers

2.4.2Sexuality and gender bias

2.5In popular culture

2.5.11980s–1990s

2.5.22000s–present

2.5.3Music and spoken word

2.5.4Video games

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3.1Laws and court cases

3.2Collective bargaining

3.2.1Australia

3.2.2Britain

3.2.3Canada

3.2.4United States

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Striptease performer

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StripperA stripper performing with tips she has receivedOccupationNamesExotic dancer, erotic dancer, go-go dancer, dancerOccupation typePerforming arts, sex industryActivity sectorsStrip clubs, exhibitions, festivals, competitions, buskingDescriptionCompetenciesStriptease, pole dancing, cage dancing, lap dancingFields ofemploymentAdult entertainmentRelated jobsNude modeling, pornography

A stripper or exotic dancer is a person whose occupation involves performing striptease in a public adult entertainment venue such as a strip club. At times, a stripper may be hired to perform at private events.

Modern forms of stripping minimize the interaction of strippers with customers, reducing the importance of the tease in the performance in favor of speed of undress (the strip).[1] Not all strippers are comfortable dancing topless or fully nude,[2] but in general, full nudity is common where not prohibited by law. The integration of the burlesque pole as a frequently used prop has shifted the emphasis in the performance toward a more acrobatic, explicit form of expression compared to the slow-developing burlesque style. Most strippers work in strip clubs. A house dancer works for a particular club or franchise, while a feature dancer typically has her own celebrity, touring a club circuit and making appearances. Strippers are often not direct employees of clubs but instead perform as independent contractors.

Before the 1970s, strippers in Western cultures were almost invariably female, performing to male audiences, usually in strip clubs. At the same time, strippers of all genders were dancing in underground clubs or as part of a theatre experience. Since the 1970s, mainstream stripping has adopted a greater gender diversity and male strippers have become an established form of entertainment for female audiences. Their performances are usually fully choreographed, involving dance routines and costumes. Certain male and female strippers also perform for LGBT audiences as well as for all genders in bisexual contexts.[3][4] The term "male stripper" has decreased in use in books published in the 21st century.[5]

Work environment[edit]

Strippers perform striptease for a number of reasons, predominantly to make money. The physical attractiveness and sex appeal of the dancer determines the business the stripper tends to generate. There are no job prerequisites; formal training is minimal, primarily on the job and provided by more senior dancers. Dancers learn a set of rules, such as never leave money unattended; never leave the club with a customer; and never refuse a table dance. As long as she can "sell" herself, she is capable of becoming an exotic dancer.[6]

Touching strippers is not permitted in many localities. However, some dancers and clubs allow touching of dancers during private dances. If permitted, during a lap dance the dancer may dance sitting in the customer's lap, clothed or topless.[7] In parts of the US, there are laws forbidding the exposure of female nipples, which the dancers must cover with pasties.[8] The common practice of hiring strippers as contractors rather than full-time employees often leads to job insecurity, unstable pay and a lack of health benefits. Strippers are also sometimes required to pay fees to the club for renting their stage. This precarious employment is accepted because of the stigma associated with exotic dancing.[citation needed] Strippers typically use make-up, costume, and perfume to enhance their performance.[citation needed]

In strip clubs[edit]

Strippers most commonly work as providers of live entertainment in strip clubs. House dancers work for a particular club or franchise, while feature dancers usually have celebrity status, touring a club circuit and making live appearances. Porn stars often become feature dancers to earn extra income and build their fan base. High-profile adult film performers such as Jenna Haze and Teagan Presley have participated in feature shows throughout the US, as did now-retired stars such as Jenna Jameson. These dancers are not usually direct employees of the club but instead perform as independent contractors for a predetermined house fee.[citation needed]

The use of strip clubs to facilitate sex for hire is much more common outside the US, and stripping is viewed in those settings as advertising for sexually oriented services performed in private areas of the club or off premises.[citation needed]

Stage performance[edit]

Most clubs have a dancer rotation where each dancer in turn will perform for one or more songs in a fixed sequence which repeats during a shift. More informal clubs will have dancers take turns when a stage becomes empty or have a free flow of entertainers where the stage has any number of entertainers who wander off and on at will. Feature entertainers are not usually part of the rotation, and have set times where they will perform that are advertised throughout the shift. If a DJ is present, they will emcee the rotation and typically announce the current dancer(s) on stage and possibly whom to expect in future sets.[citation needed]

Tip collection[edit]

During each set of one or more songs, the current performer will dance on stage in exchange for tips. Dancers collect tips from customers either while on stage or after the dancer has finished a stage show and is mingling with the audience. A customary tip (where customers can do so at the stage) is a dollar bill folded lengthwise and placed in the dancer's garter from the tip rail. Other common tip methods are to insert the dollar into the stripper's cleavage from the hand or mouth, or to simply place it or toss it onto the stage. Tipping during a stage performance is prohibited by some clubs due to restrictions in local ordinance or past incidents on the premises. Each club and dancer will have individual tolerance levels for customer interaction including tipping. Some clubs will have multiple stages on the premises that dancers will move between, but typically the dancer would collect for her time on the main stage during a rotation. Tips can also be collected during private dances.[9]

Private dance[edit]

Where legal (or legal restrictions are ignored), dancers may offer additional services such as lap dances or a trip to the champagne room for a set fee rather than a tip. This fee will typically include a set fee for the room, for a set amount of time. Private dances in the main club areas most often take the form of table dances, lap and couch dances, and bed dances among others. An air dance is a particular form of private dance where little to no contact between the dancer and customer occurs. This class of dance spans the different categories above, and some dancers can perform air dances when more contact-heavy forms of dance were expected and paid for.[citation needed]

Table dances are distinguished from other forms of dances in that they can be performed where the customer is seated on the main floor. Table dances also refer to a form of minimal touch private dance where the performer is physically located on a small table in front of the customer(s). Table dances should not be confused with table stages, where the stripper is at or above eye level on a platform surrounded by chairs and usually enough table surface for customers to place drinks and tip money. These stages are configured for close viewing of the striptease and are known for dancers lowering themselves from the stage onto customers during their set.[citation needed]

Lap dances can be (and are) performed in all manner of seating, ranging from plain stools and kitchen-grade chairs to plush leather armchairs. They can also be performed with the customer standing in these designated areas. A service provided by many clubs is for a customer to be placed on stage with one or more dancers for a public lap dance. Occasions for this type of performance are bachelor parties and birthdays in the club among others. Bed dances are designed for the customer to be lying down with the entertainer(s) positioned on top of them. Bed dances are the least common of the three, and in many clubs, these are a more expensive option than a lap dance because of the novelty and increased level of contact between customer and service provider.[citation needed]

A champagne room (also called a champagne lounge or champagne court) is a specialized VIP Room service offered by gentleman's clubs where a customer can purchase time (usually in half-hour increments) with an exotic dancer in a private room on the premises. Depending on the quality of the club, the room, which is away from the hustle and bustle of the main club, is well decorated and usually has its own bar. Clubs sell champagne by the glass or by the bottle for both the dancer and the customer.[citation needed]

Other locations[edit]

Strippers can be contracted for performances outside the strip club environment. Some strippers will only strip for private engagements and do not have a regular affiliation with a strip club.[citation needed]

Adult industry trade shows often have strippers working, though many of them are affiliated with individual companies and not necessarily freelancers. There are also exhibitions, festivals, and competitions where independent strippers perform. Nudes-A-Poppin' is a popular festival scheduled annually which features both female and male dancers competing in erotic dance.[citation needed]

Bachelor and bachelorette parties[edit]

Main articles: Bachelor party and Bachelorette party

A bachelor party may involve activities beyond the usual party and social-gathering ingredients, such as going to a strip club or hiring a stripper to perform in a private setting like a home or hotel. In some traditions, there are hazing-like tests and pranks at the future groom's expense. These pranks can involve a stripper if the entertainer is willing. Some women also participate in a similar party to be held for the bride-to-be. This is known as a bachelorette party or Hen party.[citation needed]

Private parties[edit]

Private parties are popular events for which to hire strippers. There are many entertainment businesses that have strippers contracted for private performances. Some of these companies have a national presence, with strippers contracted in multiple states and some who work regionally over a multi-state area. Strippers will also do side work and handle their own agreements and payment arrangements. Written agreements are atypical in this type of transaction unless a formal, registered business is involved. They could also travel over significant (i.e. flight required) distances for private events and appointments, most of the time passing the cost of travel and accommodations onto the customer. Patrons at the clubs in which the strippers work are a primary source of customers for their work outside the club. Much like activities inside the club, different dancers have different comfort levels for services they will provide during a private party.[citation needed]

Other activities[edit]

Aside from advertising for striptease services outside the club, an unknown percentage of strippers also work in other aspects of the sex industry. This can include erotic and nude modeling, pornography, escorting, and in some cases prostitution (which is now illegal in all states other than Nevada within the U.S.).[citation needed]

Performance[edit]

While working, a stripper is not necessarily required to remove all of their clothing. Regardless of size, name, or location in the world, strip clubs can be full nude, topless or bikini.[10][11] For any type of strip club there are exceptions based on the individual dancer and management, and clubs are classified based on typical performances, zoning, and advertised services.[citation needed]

Style of dress[edit]

In some localities, strippers are required to obtain permits to work in adult entertainment.[12] During a bikini performance, both the breasts and the genitals typically remain covered by revealing clothes, while dancers provide services and entertainment. A female stripper whose upper body is exposed, but whose genitals remain covered during a performance, is said to be topless. Strippers who uncover the genital areas while removing the rest of their clothing during a performance are said to be dancing fully nude. The fully nude practice is banned in many jurisdictions,[11] but many dancers work around these constraints by selective uncovering of the vulva, anus, or both, for short periods of time, followed by immediate replacement of the clothing.[13][14]

Bikini (Go-go)[edit]

Main article: Go-go dancing

Go-go dancers retain their tops and bottoms for the duration of their performance. What differentiates a bikini dancer from other types of performers is the degree to which her body is exposed.[citation needed]

The stripper, in the case of a bikini performance, may begin with layers of clothing worn over the bikini which then would be removed during the course of the dance set. When a bikini performance is being performed, many dancers will forgo a garter because they can accept tips at various points in their outfit (typically at the waist or hip or over their ribcage). A bikini performance is far more likely to be performed by a female than a male given social norms throughout the world. It has been debated whether or not bikini clubs and performances should count as striptease, but there is little contention over its classification as exotic dance. The phrase Go-Go was adopted by bars in the 1960s in Tokyo, Japan. It was of lesser reputation until it was appropriated by American burlesque and striptease establishments, which in turn became known as go-go bars and the women working there known as Go-Go dancers.[citation needed]

In many clubs, while a stripper is walking the floor she will be required to wear her full bikini top and bottom. When a stripper performs personal services (such as lap or bed dances) where she comes into contact with a customer, she would also be required to remain in her bikini in more restrictive club environments. Private dances in particular are scrutinized to ensure that no club policies or local ordinances are being violated during the performance. The additional clothing also acts as a deterrent to prevent a customer from exceeding the boundaries set by a particular dancer. On 19 June 1964, Carol Doda began go-go dancing topless at the Condor Club on Broadway and Columbus in the North Beach neighborhood of San Francisco.[15] She became the world's most famous go-go dancer, and a prototype for the modern stripper, while dancing at the Condor for 22 years.[16]

Topless[edit]

Main article: Toplessness

Strippers at a strip club in Zona Rosa, Mexico City

Women are at times employed in adult-only venues to perform or pose topless in forms of commercial erotic entertainment. Such venues can range from downmarket strip clubs to upmarket cabarets, such as the Moulin Rouge. Topless entertainment may also include competitions such as wet T-shirt contests in which women display their breasts through translucent wet fabric—and may end up removing their T-shirts before the audience. Strippers can engage in these alternate topless activities at sanctioned times inside the club or as independent contractors at outside venues. Not all strippers are comfortable dancing topless. In areas where choice in formats exist, exotic dancers express concern that the more they offer in their performance (nudity included) the more they stand to profit.[citation needed]

Even the dancers that will go topless have been known to stay covered during a dance during slow periods in the club with few customers. This is particularly true if the customers do not appear to be engaged or actively tipping because they are not being compensated for their time on stage. The practice of topless dancing is banned in many jurisdictions, but strippers have been known to work around the constraints by selectively uncovering her breasts "peek-a-boo" style for short periods of time then replacing the clothing. For a male dancer, a bare chest is not considered in the same light and does not face the same legal restrictions. During a show where customer tipping is permitted, most strip clubs limit contact with a dancer's breasts to one way—from dancer to customer. Many clubs do not allow any breast contact, and some go so far as to place markers on stage that a dancer is not permitted to cross while nude. This physical separation enforces compliance with the no-touch policy.[citation needed]

Full nudity[edit]

Historical marker at the original Condor Club site. Full text: "The Condor; Where it all began; The birthplace of the world's first topless & bottomless entertainment; Topless – June 19, 1964 Bottomless – September 3, 1969 Starring Ms. Carol Doda; San Francisco, California"

Strippers are banned from dancing fully nude in many jurisdictions, but many dancers will work around the regulations by selectively uncovering their vulva, anus, or both for short periods of time then replacing the clothing. For a male dancer, exposing the penis or anus is equivalent.

Not all strippers are comfortable dancing fully nude. If viewed as a continuum, fewer dancers will dance topless than go-go and fewer still would dance fully nude. It has been reported when in direct competition with more conservative offerings, fully nude formats are seen by customers as a superior enough substitute for them to switch clubs.[17] In areas where choice in formats exist, exotic dancers express concern that the more they offer in their performance (nudity included) the more they stand to profit. Still, strippers have been known to dance only at topless clubs because of their desire not to strip completely nude.[18] Some clubs permit both nude stage dancing and fully nude lap dances. Where nude private dances are allowed with contact, some dancers choose to place some type of barrier (cloth or occasionally plastic) over the customer's lap as a precautionary measure.[citation needed]

Customer interaction[edit]

Strippers are focused on making money from customers. Strippers are employed as independent contractors and expected to generate income themselves making the profession similar to a sales job. How dancers go about maximizing revenue varies. For customers they do not already know, dancers use factors such as clothing, shoes, age, and race to determine whom they wish to interact with. Dancers are the primary enablers to encourage potential patrons to spend time in strip clubs. The dancers continually interact with the customers in the club by walking around and attempting to solicit drinks and lap dances, usually scanning the floor of a club to find the most lucrative customer to target.[19]

While clubs can generate revenue through means such as cover charges and drink fees, dancers make most of their profit from giving lap dances or VIP dances where regulations allow. Otherwise, customer tips to dancers from a stage set are their primary form of payment per shift. The dancer qualifies a customer by sizing up their appearance and personal characteristics. Once the dancer identifies her mark, she approaches and attempts to create social relationship with her customer using tactical interactions and manipulations. Alternatively, customers can make the first move and engage the dancer directly. Strippers appeal to masculine desires, but they can adapt to fit the needs of female patrons to view them as customers. Adapting the experience to the customer is an integral part of exotic dancing.[19]

Mainstreaming[edit]

In the 21st century, as adult themes and work are becoming more commonplace, more of the population is attracted to this type of work.[20] For example, a University of Leeds study, published by the British Journal of Sociology of Education, revealed that as many as one third of "strip club dancers are students, with many using the cash earned to support themselves throughout their studies" and likely to come from middle class backgrounds.[21] The study also stated that "students were now a 'core supply group into the sex industries', with clubs even targeting freshers' week events with recruitment leaflets."[21] This is supported by a 2014 story in the New York Daily News regarding San Francisco strip clubs taking out recruitment ads in the university newspaper for the University of California at Berkeley, The Daily Californian.[22] One distinction made is that many view working as a strip club dancer as a short-term means to address financial needs, while others view it as a profession and go on to other types of sex work such as performing in adult films.[21]

Gender roles[edit]

Male stripper performing in San Francisco in 2009

Male strippers[edit]

Until the 1970s, strippers in Western cultures were almost invariably female, performing to male audiences. Male and female strippers also perform for gay and lesbian audiences respectively, as well as for both sexes in pansexual contexts.[citation needed]

The modern male stripper show usually involves full nudity, although sometimes they may retain underwear, especially g-strings, bikini briefs or thongs throughout the show, or only remove all clothing for a brief time. Performances are usually fully choreographed, involve dance routines and a costume of some sort.[3][4] Prominent male strip groups include the Dreamboys in the UK & Chippendales in the US.[citation needed]

A male stripper will likely perform at club, bar, workplace or private home with private advanced bookings or ladies nights being prevalent over strip clubs which is the norm for female strippers.[23] This is different from the Chippendales scene that emerged to prominence in the 1980s with today's norm being one sole performer, or a series of individual performers rather than a group of strippers.[24]

The social psychologist Richard Tewksbury argues that male strippers 'masculinise' the role; thus are not disempowered in the way that, he asserts, female strippers are.[25]

Sexuality and gender bias[edit]

Ethnographic research has observed that strippers, regardless of sexual orientation, have a tendency to treat female customers differently than males. Because of the non-physical motivations ascribed to female intimacy, dancers select women to approach who are smiling and sitting comfortably with open body language such as uncrossed arms, actively participating with the crowd, laughing and engaging with fellow customers, and applauding for dancers at the main stage also increase the likelihood they will be approached. Dancers tend to avoid women with unfriendly facial expressions or visibly hostile body language, again regardless of sexual orientation. In order to become approached, men must indicate financial potential through their appearance. Women must demonstrate their good attitude and willingness to participate in club activities. At that point, a woman's perceived profitability is also a factor in a dancer's decision to approach a female patron. The presence of male companionship has been cited in research as an indicator used by dancers to gauge the profitability of a female once she is perceived to be a customer.[19]

In popular culture[edit]

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The image of strippers as known today evolved through the late 1960s and 1970s in the U.S. and international cultures which embraced Americanized striptease. By the 1980s pole dancing had become popular in America, and the highly sexual imagery associated with the period's performers was widely accepted and frequently portrayed in film, television, and theater.[citation needed]

1980s–1990s[edit]

In addition to lesser-known videos, the 1980s also featured mainstream films involving strippers and their work as part of the central narrative. These included Flashdance (1983), which told the story of blue-collar worker Alexandra "Alex" Owens (Jennifer Beals), who works as an exotic dancer in a Pittsburgh bar at night and at a steel mill as a welder during the day. Blaze (1989) features Lolita Davidovitch as notorious stripper Blaze Starr. Starr herself appears in the film in a cameo role. Exotica (1994), directed by Atom Egoyan, is set in a Canadian lap-dance club, and portrays a man's (Bruce Greenwood) obsession with a schoolgirl stripper named Christina (Mia Kirshner). Showgirls (1995) was directed by Paul Verhoeven and starred Elizabeth Berkley and Gina Gershon. Striptease (1996), was an adaptation of the novel starring Demi Moore. The Players Club (1998) starred LisaRaye McCoy as a girl who becomes a stripper to earn enough money to enter college and study journalism.[citation needed]

In Jekyll and Hyde (1997), the character of Lucy Harris (originally portrayed by Linda Eder) works as a prostitute and stripper in a small London club called The Red Rat, where she meets a multi-dimension man named Doctor Henry Jekyll, who turns into his evil persona Mr. Edward Hyde. Lucy performs the song "Bring on the Men" during a show at The Red Rat (which was later replaced with "Good 'n' Evil" in the Broadway production, some claiming "Bring on the Men" was too "risqué"). In Neighbours (1985), the character of Daphne is originally a stripper at Des's bucks party, and eventually goes on to marry him. Married... with Children (1987–97) often featured Al Bundy, Jefferson D'Arcy, and the NO MA'AM crew spending a night at the Nudie Bar. In The Sopranos (1999–2007) business was often conducted at the Bada Bing strip club.[citation needed]

2000s–present[edit]

Dancing at the Blue Iguana (2000) is a feature film starring Sandra Oh and Daryl Hannah. The female cast of the film researched the film by dancing at strip clubs and created their parts and their storylines to be as realistic as possible. Stripsearch (2001–), an ongoing Australian reality television show which centers around the training of male strippers. The Hot Chick (2002) stars Rachel McAdams, in her film debut, as a high school cheerleader who, after switching bodies with a small time criminal (Rob Schneider), starts working at a strip club called Pole Cat. The Raymond Revuebar: The Art of Striptease (2002) is a documentary, directed by Simon Weitzman. Los Debutantes (2003) is a Chilean film set in a strip club in Santiago. In Closer (2004), Natalie Portman plays Alice Ayres aka Jane Jones, a young American stripper who arrives in London, England. Portman won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture for her performance. Rob Zombie's 2007 Halloween remake features Michael Myers' mother Deborah (played by Zombie's wife Sheri Moon Zombie), dancing to "Love Hurts" by Nazareth.[citation needed]

I Know Who Killed Me (2007) stars Lindsay Lohan as Dakota Moss, an alluring stripper involved in the machinations of a serial killer, and features a long striptease sequence at a strip club.[26] In Planet Terror (2007), Rose McGowan plays go-go dancer Cherry Darling who, after having her leg eaten by a zombie, uses an assault rifle as a prosthetic leg.[27][28] In the two-part season 6 finale of Degrassi: The Next Generation, Alex Nunez resorts to stripping after she and her mother do not have enough money to pay the rent on their apartment. Darren Aronofsky's 2008 drama film The Wrestler features Marisa Tomei playing a stripper and single mother who is romantically pursued by professional wrestler Randy "The Ram" Robinson (Mickey Rourke). Tomei received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance. Zombie Strippers (2008) chronicles a zombie virus that makes its way to a strip club. Barely Phyllis is a play on Phyllis Dixey which was first staged at the Pomegranate Theatre, Chesterfield in 2009. The Hangover (2009) features Heather Graham as a Las Vegas stripper and escort who marries Stu (Ed Helms) despite his plan to propose to his controlling girlfriend (Rachael Harris).[29] She reprised her role in the sequel The Hangover III.[30]

The seventh episode of season 6 of the CBS crime drama Criminal Minds focuses on the BAU team tracking down a trio of young men, one of whom is revealed to be the son of the sheriff leading the investigation, who kidnap, rape, and murder several exotic dancers in Indiana. The 2012 film Magic Mike and 2015 sequel Magic Mike XXL are fictionalized stories of the lives of several male performers.[citation needed] In We're the Millers (2013), Jennifer Aniston plays a stripper who is hired by her drug dealer neighbor to pose as his wife in order to smuggle marijuana from Mexico into America.[31] Lap Dance (2014), which stars Briana Evigan and Carmen Electra, focuses on an aspiring actress who makes a pact with her husband to take a job as an exotic dancer so she can make money to care for her cancer-stricken father. It is based on the true story of the film's director Greg Carter. Dixieland (2015) involves Riley Keough as a stripper making money to support her sick mother and is also being abused by her manager.[32][33] In the TV series La que se avecina, Lola Reynolds (played by Macarena Gómez), changes her job and works as a stripper after know she will earn more money.[34]

Music and spoken word[edit]

Strippers have been the inspiration for a number of musical artists, with several of the songs resulting in hit singles. An instrumental, "The Stripper", was a No. 1 hit on the U.S. pop singles charts for David Rose and His Orchestra in 1962. That song pre-dated the opening of what is considered to be the first modern strip club, Condor Club on Broadway in the U.S. city of San Francisco, California. "Private Dancer" by Tina Turner was an international hit and her second highest-charting single reaching No. 7 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. "Girls, Girls, Girls" by Mötley Crüe was also a Top 20 hit on the U.S. charts.[citation needed]

T-Pain had a No. 5 hit on the Billboard chats with "I'm 'n Luv (Wit a Stripper)" in 2006. Hip hop artist Flo Rida had two No. 1 hits in the U.S. in the 2000s with "Right Round" and "Low". For both hip-hop artists, the depictions of strippers and expressions of lust are far more explicit than in songs released in earlier music eras. This is not limited to hip-hop, with contemporary songs in other styles of music sharing similar traits. "Worked Up So Sexual" by The Faint is graphic in its depiction of dancer rivalry (older dancers gag at what new talent seems to mean, smaller tits and younger limbs) and customers longing to bed them. Public acceptance of the music has not faltered, and many dancers perform to these and other songs depicting women in subjectively negative ways while on stage.[citation needed]

Achille Lauro represented San Marino in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 with the song "Stripper".[citation needed]

Video games[edit]

Duke Nukem 3D, released in 1996, became the original pioneer video game for the inclusion of strippers.[35] The Grand Theft Auto series has strippers and strip clubs in many of its games, starting with Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (2002).[36][37][38][39][40][41]

Legal issues[edit]

Main article: Legal status of striptease

From ancient times to the present day, striptease has been considered a form of public nudity and subject to legal and cultural prohibitions on moral and decency grounds.[citation needed]

Laws and court cases[edit]

Many U.S. jurisdictions have specific laws on the books related to striptease, with more being added increasing both complexity of enforcement and impact. For example, the classification of dancers as independent contractors has been challenged in court, successfully in Massachusetts in 2009.[42] One of the more notorious local ordinances is San Diego Municipal Code 33.3610,[43] specific and strict in response to allegations of corruption among local officials[44] which included contacts in the nude entertainment industry. Among its provisions is the "six foot rule", copied by other municipalities in requiring that dancers maintain a six-foot distance while performing.[citation needed]

Touching of performers is illegal in many U.S. states. However, some dancers and some clubs condone touching of dancers during private dances. This touching often includes the fondling of breasts, buttocks, and in rare cases the vaginal region. In some locales, dancers may give a customer a "lap dance", whereby the dancer grinds against the customer's crotch while they are fully clothed in an attempt to arouse them or bring them to climax. Other rules forbid "full nudity". In some parts of the US, there are laws forbidding the exposure of female nipples, which have thus to be covered by pasties by the dancer (though not applied to the exposure of male nipples). In early 2010, the U.S. city of Detroit, Michigan banned fully exposed breasts in its strip clubs, following the example of Houston, Texas who began enforcing a similar ordinance in 2008.[8] The Detroit city council has since softened the rules eliminating the requirement for pasties[45] but kept other restrictions. Both municipalities were reputed to have rampant occurrences of illicit activity including prostitution linked to its striptease establishments[46][47] within their city limits.[citation needed]

In Britain in the 1930s, when the Windmill Theatre, London, began to present nude shows, British law prohibited performers moving whilst in a state of nudity.[48] To get around that rule, models appeared naked in stationary tableaux vivants. To keep within the law, sometimes devices were used which rotated the models without them moving themselves. Fan dances were another device used to keep performances within the law. These allowed a naked dancer's body to be concealed by her fans or those of her attendants, until the end of an act, when she posed naked for a brief interval whilst standing stock still, and the lights went out or the curtain dropped to allow her to leave the stage.[citation needed]

In 2010, Iceland outlawed striptease.[49] Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir, Iceland's prime minister, said: "The Nordic countries are leading the way on women's equality, recognizing women as equal citizens rather than commodities for sale."[50] The politician behind the bill, Kolbrún Halldórsdóttir, said: "It is not acceptable that women or people in general are a product to be sold."[50]

Collective bargaining[edit]

As the sex industry has grown and become a more established sector of national economies, sex workers—strippers included—have mobilized to negotiate or demand workplace rights. One means of collectivization pursued by strippers is the formation of labor unions, which involves formal membership. These strippers' unions have tended to focus on economic and workers' rights rather than civil rights, which constitutes a significant departure from the advocacy groups for prostitutes' rights that began in the 1970s and 1980s.[51] The stigma attached to sex work also creates another obstacle to organization because many strippers and other types of sex workers are uncomfortable with declaring their profession publicly, even in a movement to improve their work environment and benefits.[52]

One potential critique of the organization of strippers and sex workers of other types is that people in management positions in these industries, who are in a position to perpetuate the exploitation that sex workers face, can infiltrate these labor organizations and lobby for the maintenance of a status quo.[53]

Australia[edit]

The Striptease Artists of Australia formed in 2002. The SAA successfully negotiated an industrial award with the AIRC in 2006. Despite this establishment of an industry-wide minimum standard for labor rights, changes to employment legislature under a Conservative government enabled employers to utilize loopholes such as employing strippers as sub-contractors.[citation needed]

Another group, the Scarlet Alliance, has been involved in advocacy and projects geared towards improving the standing of sex workers since its inception in 1989. While labor rights are an important part of this group's agenda, it is not a labor union.[51]

Britain[edit]

The International Union of Sex Workers is a branch of the GMB, a major general union in Great Britain.[51]

Canada[edit]

In the 1980s, the Vancouver Exotic Dancers Alliance formed and was active for about a decade.[52] The Canadian Guild for Erotic Labour was established in 2004.[citation needed]

United States[edit]

The Lusty Lady of San Francisco is a notable example of collectivization of strippers in the U.S. When the strippers of the establishment successfully unionized in 1996 through the Erotic Dancers' Alliance, the owners of the club closed it. In response, the strippers formed a cooperative in 2003 to run the club themselves, renamed the Looking Glass Collective.[51] The Lusty Lady closed in 2013.[54]

In 2023, strippers at the Star Garden Topless Dive Bar in North Hollywood, California voted to unionize and join the Actors' Equity Association, which made them the only group of unionized strippers in the United States.[54][55][56]

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How to Fish for Striped Bass: The Complete Guide for 2024

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Striper, Rockfish, Linesider… The Striped Bass is a fish of many names. No matter what you call it, one thing remains the same. It’s one of the most popular and desirable game fish in North America, with hard hits and runs that’ll keep you on your toes. Combine this with its ability to live in both freshwater, saltwater, and brackish water, and it’s easy to see why Striped Bass fishing has stood the test of time.

As well as its hard-fighting attitude, this fish tastes delicious and can grow huge. We’re talking between 10–30 pounds, although varieties weighing 80+ pounds have been recorded. It also has the honor of being the “state fish” of eight US states, from the obvious choices (New York and Rhode Island, anyone?) to places much further afield.

Long before it was targeted for its excellent game properties, the Striper was the Atlantic Coast’s prime market fish. This led to overfishing in this region, which means that this species is now heavily regulated. But don’t worry. Releasing your catch safely doesn’t take away any of the rod-bending excitement that Striper fishing brings with it. Without further ado, let’s dive in.

Where to Find Striped Bass

Although the Striper is native to stretches along North America’s Gulf and Atlantic Coasts, this beloved sport fish has been successfully introduced into plenty of fisheries outside of its natural range. This includes places as far-flung as New Mexico, California, and the Carolinas. It can also be found throughout the Midwest and even along Canada’s West Coast, albeit in much smaller numbers.

As this species is so widespread, we’re focusing our attention on different regions within the USA where it’s most plentiful. Let’s delve in…

The East Coast

If there’s a spiritual home for Striped Bass angling enthusiasts, it has to be the US’s East Coast. Here, Striped Bass fishing isn’t just a sport – it’s a way of life. Due to commercial and recreational overfishing, East Coast anglers are very vocal about conservation and practicing catch and release.

Long Island, NY: Smack-bang in the middle of the annual Striper migration, this is a mecca for surf and Striper fishing. You can find them all over the island and in the Long Island Sound, but the best fishing is around Montauk.

Cape Cod, MA: Boasting access to Cape Cod Canal and Bay, Nantucket Bay, and the top fishing spot of Martha’s Vineyard, Cape Cod is a Striper haven. Overfishing has been a problem historically, so anglers practice catch and release, which means this Striper fishery is back at its best.

Chesapeake Bay: Striped Bass is known as Rockfish in this area, but anglers view it as more of a precious gem! Catches around the 40 lb mark are common, especially near the bridge tunnel. This fish inhabits these waters year-round, but is closed for harvest from January–February.

Jersey Shore, NJ: These fish migrate north each spring, which is when you’ll find ’em showing up all along Jersey’s Atlantic Coast. Ocean City, Long Island Beach, Sandy Hook, and Cape May in particular see plenty of Striper action.

The South

The East Coast often steals all of the attention when it comes to Striped Bass fishing. The US’s Southern States, however, have enough top Striper fisheries to really hold their own! This region boasts the “Striper Capital of the World,” Lake Texoma, as well as a variety of other fantastic hotspots.

Lake Texoma: This fishery boasts a combination of freshwater and saltwater from the nearby Red River, and is the perfect habitat for Striped Bass. In fact, these fish love it so much here that they’ve started reproducing naturally. You can fish Lake Texoma from either Texas or Oklahoma.

Savannah River Chain: Spanning the border between Georgia and South Carolina, this chain system is home to Lakes Thurmond, Hartwell, Richard B. Russell, and more. What’s even better, they’re home to plenty of Striper!

Lake Lanier, GA: This man-made lake is pretty synonymous with Bass fishing. It boasts over 600 miles of shoreline and a booming Striper population, especially in February and March. Species weighing around 30 pounds are common here.

St. Johns River: Striped Bass was stocked here and now thrives in this river, thanks to the cool springs that keep temperatures on the milder side. The brackish waters around Jacksonville are especially productive.

The West Coast

Unlike the East Coast, originally there were no Striped Bass in this region. Instead, they were introduced to the West Coast in 1879, when just over 100 fingerling Bass were released into the San Francisco Bay. Since then, they’ve thrived – although it’s definitely true that the number of Striper hotspots here doesn’t quite rival those on the East Coast.

California: If there is a spot that’s on par with the East Coast, it has to be the San Francisco Bay. Depart from San Francisco itself, and focus your attention near Alcatraz and Treasure Islands, and Raccoon Strait. The Sacramento River south of Butte City, Lake Havasu, and the California Aqueduct canal system are also Striper hotspots.

Oregon: This fish initially migrated to Coos Bay from California. It’s remained strong in this area and throughout the entire Coos River System. The Umpqua, Coquille, and Smith Rivers also boast thriving Striper populations, especially during the fall.

Best Time to Fish for Striped Bass

Spring

During this season, Stripers linger off open beaches and around rips and tidal streams that flow into bays or open waters. In New Jersey, juveniles and small males leave their wintering spots and make their way to open waters. Late spring ushers in some really big Bass here! The Chesapeake Bay is especially action-packed during this month, too, as the spring Striper run takes place in April. Lake Texoma’s Bass fishing also heats up now.

Summer

In June, larger Striped Bass varieties depart from New Jersey’s waters and head north towards New York, so follow their lead and make your way to Long Island and Montauk. California’s Striped Bass head north from San Francisco Bay to Point Reyes and Monterey Bay during summer, meaning that shore fishing for Striper is at its best. June and July are generally the busiest months on Lake Texoma, thanks to the number of Striped Bass!

Fall

For fall’s hottest Striper action, head to the border between South Carolina and Georgia, where the Savannah River’s chain of lakes lies. Richard B. Russell Lake is perfectly positioned here, and it offers up some of the best fall Striper fishing available. On the Chesapeake Bay, huge Striped Bass make an appearance in late fall.

Winter

Winter is often an angler’s least-anticipated month, thanks to the combination of colder weather and plenty of fish making their way to deeper or warmer waters. Not when it comes to Striped Bass! The majority of these fish migrate south and congregate at the mouths of rivers and bays. They can be found throughout the Chesapeake Bay, the Carolinas, and pockets of Cape Cod Bay. But don’t forget about the Northeast entirely. The Hudson River in New York is a hotspot in winter, too.

How to Fish for Striped Bass

Technically, there are many different ways to chase and catch Striper. Luckily, the setup you’ll need is generally the same, no matter whether you’re fishing in saltwater, freshwater, or brackish water.

Striped Bass Bait

First things first: the Striped Bass is a voracious and opportunistic feeder who will take a variety of baits. This means that, while you never quite know what they’ll attack, there’s a good chance you have something in your tackle box or live bait well that’ll lure them in.

Prefer using live bait? You have quite the list to choose from. Eels, bunker, herring, shad, crabs, bloodworms, and sandworms are all effective in tempting Stripers. The most effective bait overall, however, has to be menhaden. You can cast them on weighted rigs, drift them, or cut them up for chum, and they’ll lure your Bass in effectively.

If you’re using artificial lures, try mimicking these bait fish with plastic or rubber eels, a swim shad, or by combining a tube lure with a live worm. Diamond and parachute jigs are popular, too.

Striped Bass Tackle

When it comes to your setup, the main thing to consider is the size of the fish you’re seeking. If you’re chasing smaller schooling Bass, using medium-light spinning tackle is the key. A 7′ medium rod with fast action will do the job perfectly, and is something that many anglers already have in their fishing toolbox. You’ll be able to cast light lures but still handle a large fish if it bites!

If you’re expecting to encounter schools of huge fish, opt for a heavier spinning outfit. This will enable you to drift or “chunk” larger pieces of live bait into the current, and can be used for vertical jigging with heavy spoons and jigs over underwater structure. This setup is perfect for more hardcore anglers who want to do some heavy-duty trolling with large bait across saltwater fishing grounds or larger lakes.

You don’t need to invest in any special tackle for Striper. Braided or fused lines weighing 30 pounds or more, attached to a 30–50 lb fluorocarbon leader, will do the job.

Common Striped Bass Techniques

At their core, Striped Bass are structure-loving fish. Any technique that allows you to focus your attention around rocky areas, and other nooks and crannies can lead to success. This will differ depending on where you choose to fish, what time of year it is, and whether or not you’re fishing from a boat.

If you’re fishing from a boat, you’ll usually be:

Trolling. You can cover large areas of water until you hit the jackpot – a large number of fish! This technique is common on large lakes and open waters, especially when the fish are further offshore. If you’re going to be trolling, try implementing either an umbrella or mojo rig. These rigs help to create the illusion of a school of bait fish, which attracts Striped Bass.

Drift fishing. This is especially effective for the times when Stripers can be found in cooler waters, lurking towards the bottom. Drifting is effective as you’ll keep your bait in the “strike zone” while you search for a school of fish. Cut bait such as strips or chunks of fresh fish, especially menhaden and squid, are effective. Anglers choosing to drift while using artificial lures should opt for jigs and heavy vertical jigging spoons.

Chumming. This technique allows you to anchor in one spot, usually over underwater structure where Bass often congregate. Once you’re in place, you can chum menhaden oil or similar from your boat, with several rods rigged and hooked up with chunks of fresh bait.

As Stripers also spend a lot of time near coastlines and even in brackish rivers and marsh flats, fishing for them on foot is common. Below, we’ll dive into some common rigs that you can use when fishing from a boat or on foot.

How to Go Topwater Fishing for Striper Bass

There are plenty of ways to rig your line for Striper – we’d need to write a whole book to cover them all! We’ve decided to cover some of the most popular rigs below. One of the most common ways to target these fish is with light tackle and topwater lures, as shown in the video below:

Opt for a 7–8′ medium spinning rod. Attach a 40 lb braided line to a 40–50 lb fluorocarbon leader, then connect your lure to the leader. One of our favorite lures for topwater fishing is any topwater popper capable of mimicking a “walk the dog” movement. This erratic, zig-zagging movement catches the attention of Stripers, especially during the summer months when they’re on the prowl. This rig works if you’re on a boat or fishing from shore, and is a great option for newbies and experienced anglers alike.

Other Common Striped Bass Rigs

Fish-finder rig. Perfect for surf fishers, this rig is popular along the beaches of New Jersey. It consists of a leader with a hook, then a barrel swivel which is tied to the main line behind a fish-finder weight slide. The fish-finder rig is ideal for large pieces of bait, around 2–4 inches in size. You can use your standard Striper fishing gear, and will want to use a circle hook between 1/0 and 5/0 in size.

Mojo rig. Also known as parachute rigs, mojos are a type of lure that are seriously heavy. They can weigh as much as 2 pounds or even more. They’re perfect for anglers who want to plumb deep waters without having to add extra in-line weights. This makes them especially effective when trolling for Striper. Some anglers like to combine two mojo lures for extra weight. Others prefer to combine a mojo lure with a lighter parachute lure. This means they can present lures of different colors and sizes in deep waters.

Umbrella rig. During the summer, Stripers are on the prowl for schools of bait fish to feed on. This makes it the perfect time to fish with an umbrella rig. Umbrella rigs consist of metal crossbars, usually weighted in the center, with either four or six arms each ending in a loop, where you attach a swivel with clips at both ends. They’re made to imitate a school of bait fish, and are most effective when simple casting and retrieving, especially from shore or a pier.

Striped Bass Fishing: An Encounter With Game Fish Royalty

By now, we think it’s pretty clear why Striped Bass has endured as one of North America’s most famous game fish. Doing battle with one of these guys is like living through history, they’ve been part-and-parcel of America’s fishing scene for that long! All that’s left now is to experience a Striper fight first-hand. You know where you need to go, and you know what you need to bring. Rods and reels at the ready – let your battle with this famous fish begin!

Have you ever been Striped Bass fishing? Where did you go? Any tips and tricks you’d like to share? Let us know in the comments. We love hearing from you!

Katie

Katie is a Philosophy graduate from the UK, and now she spends her time asking (and answering!) the important questions, such as: What, exactly, are the best ways to bait a hook for Redfish? She first cast a line in Florida as a teenager, and it took her a while to circle back to angling as a hobby, but now she's hooked. Her personal fishing highlight? Reeling in a rare Golden Trevally while cruising the deep waters off the United Arab Emirates!

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Last Updated On: November 24, 2022

Call them striped bass, call them striper, call them whatever you want – striper fishing is a ton of fun.

These fish have been popular game fish species for centuries, and there’s nothing quite like the sense of accomplishment that comes from reeling in a huge striper.

However, you won’t be able to do that if you aren’t armed with the right gear. Not only do you need the best reel and tackle, but you also need to invest in the right rod.

If you’re new to fishing striper, these are the best striper rods you can buy.

I will also cover some tips on how to find the perfect one for your preferences, budget, and unique fishing needs.

Best Striper Rods for the Money in 2024

If you’re in a rush, don’t waste time reading the full post. Instead, consider our quick list of the best striper rods that money can buy.

Okuma Classic Pro GLT & Rods

Ugly Stik 7’ Tiger Elite Spinning Rod, One Piece Nearshore/Offshore Rod, 14-40lb Line Rating, Heavy Rod Power, 1-5 oz. Lure Rating, Versatile and Dependable,Black

Ugly Stik GX2 Casting Fishing Rod

PENN® Carnage™ II Boat Spinning

Sls3 blank construction; Fuji K guides with alconite insert; Non slip fore grip; Pack Bay aluminum reel seat

TREVALA Spinning

TC4 CONSTRUCTION; FUJI NEW CONCEPT SIC GUIDES; FUJI REEL SEAT; EVA HANDLE GRIPS

EatMyTackle Sabiki Rig Bait Fishing Rod (7 ft.)

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Top 6 Striper Rods For The Money

Here are the top 6 striper rods on the market today

Okuma Classic Pro GLT & Rods

The Okuma Classic is a rod that offers superior value at a low price. It is made out of high-quality materials and comes in several sizes, including 8’6” to 10’6” with various weights (medium and medium-heavy).

It has a durable glass fiber blank construction but can be broken down into two separate pieces for maximum convenience.

It has a durable shrink tube over an EVA butt for easy removal from a rod holder, if you select the downrigger variety.

However, Okuma also offers precision trolling, copper/lead core, dipsy diver, and salmon options, too.

No matter which option you select, know that this rod is powerful enough to catch large fish without compromising flexibility for smaller guys, too.

Pros:

Flexible yet sturdy

Versatile selection of rod styles, lengths, and strengths

Attractive design

Cons:

Butt section can be too long for some users

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Ugly Stik Tiger Elite Spinning Fishing Rod

With a medium power and a sturdy backbone, the Ugly Stik Tiger Elite is another one of the best striper rods you can buy.

It can be used for other kinds of fish and is suitable for both saltwater and freshwater fishing. At a versatile seven feet in length, this rod casts further and sends bait exactly where it needs to go.

You’ll be able to hit your target without spooking your fishing – something that is essential when you are fishing for striper in the early spring when they tend to hang out closer to the water’s surface.

This rod is unique in that it has a blank that runs throughout the entire rod, including the reel seat. You’ll have excellent control since you’ll be able to feel everything that’s happening to your line.

This rod has more line guides than you might be accustomed to, each of which is made out of single-piece stainless steel.

With a thick middle section and plenty of power, this rod offers excellent comfort and leverage when you need it the most.

Pros:

Long-lasting, durable design

One of the most comfortable to hold

Great for beginners

Cons:

Not the best for casting far with lighter lures

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Ugly Stik GX2 Casting Rod

Two picks from Ugly Stik on the same list? You bet. The GX2 is another option from this leading brand that is sure to impress when you are going after monster stripers.

It’s made out of a composite of fiberglass and graphite that makes it incredibly durable without compromising on your sensitivity.

It is simple yet effective, making it easy to use for novice anglers.

Nonetheless, it’s also a good choice for more experienced anglers, as it’s quite adept at going after large fish. Every inch of it is reliable, from its strong stainless steel guides to its durable handle.

Available in medium to heavy action, it is also available in several different lengths. It’s ideal for long casts and can easily be used with most types of line.

Pros:

High-quality guides made out of stainless steel

Lightweight fiberglass and graphite composite

Effective but simple design for novice anglers

Cons:

Handle can be too short and feel too stiff for some users

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PENN Carnage II Boat Spinning Rod

Made out of spiral-wrapped carbon and fiberglass, this rod is tough and strong. It has an action that is a bit slower than what you might be used to – but trust me, you’ll love it.

The line guides on this rod are meant to be used with braids. They do require inserts, which is something to be aware of.

The split handle of this rod is cultured and uniquely textured to help improve your grip. It has a machined aluminum reel seat to keep the rod balanced.

Plus, each rod is equipped with a gimbal so you can leave it in the rod holder without having to worry about it sliding out.

Pros:

One of the best striper rods for using on a boat

Has a non-slip grip

Machined aluminum reel seat

Cons:

The line guides require inserts

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SHIMANO TREVALA Spinning, Graphite Saltwater Jigging Rod

Shimano offers some of the best spinning rods on the market – this one for stripers is no exception.

It’s meant to be used specifically with the butterfly jigs from Shimano and works well at faster speeds. It can also be used in saltwater, meaning it’s a good option if you are going after ocean targets.

With a moderate-fast action, you’ll love how easy this rod is to use for both ocean and surf fishing. It’s ideal for fishing around structure, too, like rocks.

You’ll be able to get a firm grip on this rod’s handle, which is comfortable and easy to use in wet weather.

Pros:

Designed to be used with Power Pro Line

Can be used at faster speeds

Does well when fishing around structure

Cons:

Some users find it a bit too stiff

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EatMyTackle Sabiki Rig Bait Fishing Rod (7ft.)

Great for long casts, this fishing rod from EatMyTackle is also great for striper fishing. It has a medium to fast action and is exceptionally powerful.

Built out of fiberglass and with unique plastic fittings, it is sensitive and lightweight. It can be broken down into two separate pieces, which makes it easy to store in small places and take with you wherever you want to go.

It’s available only in a seven-foot length, and while most anglers find the break-down design the most useful, you can also buy it in a single rod design.

Backed by a limited lifetime warranty, this rod comes with excellent customer service that you’ll appreciate for life.

Pros:

Powerful medium to fast action

Sensitive, lightweight, and easy to store

Can be purchased in two and four-packs

Cons:

Not compatible with all types of reels

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How to Find the Perfect Striper Rod: A Buying Guide

Type

Believe it or not, all striper rods are not made the same. While you can catch bass on several different types of rods, there are some differences between them.

Deciding which is best for you will depend primarily on your skillset, personal preferences, and environment.

Some of the most common rods for fishing for stripers include baitcasting, spinning, and trolling rods.

Baitcasting rods are best for anglers with a bit of experience. Meant to be used with a baitcasting reel, these rods can admittedly take a bit more time to master.

However, when you use a baitcasting rod correctly, you’ll be able to reel massive fish with the optimal level of control.

Another kind of rod is a spinning rod. Meant to be used with a spinning reel. These rods can be found in all sizes and shapes.

They are usually shorter and more flexible than casting rods and are excellent for casting longer distances on freshwater and saltwater alike.

Finally, trolling rods are great for offshore fishing. They aren’t as commonly chosen for stripers but are more versatile in that they can handle tons of fish of various sizes.

They’re also easy to stick into a rod holder for trolling off the back of your boat. Low-maintenance, hands-free fishing at its best!

Material

When you’re searching for a new striper rod, consider carefully what it’s made out of.

In general, striper rods, like most fishing rods, will be made out of graphite, fiberglass, or a combination of the two.

Occasionally, carbon fiber and aluminum are used, too, primarily in reel seat construction.

Length

Look for a striper rod that is, ideally, between seven and nine feet in length. You’ll find rods in all lengths, but it’s important to consider your environment before choosing.

Length will control how well you can cast as well as how far.

Although a shorter rod will work best in tight quarters like if you’re fishing in an area with lots of structure, a longer rod will be best for casting long distances.

Power

Also, consider the power of the rod – this will play a role in how stiff it is. A stiff rod is great for large fish, as it will give you more backbone to deal with those tough-fighting species, but it will also reduce your overall sensitivity.

You’ll find power described in ratings such as ultra-light, medium, light, heavy, medium-heavy, extra heavy, etc. You’ll also find line tests and weight listed in ranges near these variables, too.

For best results, choose a rod that is medium to medium-heavy. It’s a good compromise, as you’ll be left with a rod that is strong without cutting off its sensitivity.

Action

Another feature to consider is the rod’s action. This will tell you how stiff and flexible the rod is.

A slow-action rod is more flexible, bending more with a fish on the line. However, a fast action rod will give you better sensitivity.

Fast action rods are perfect for setting a hook, as the rod will load more to the stiff part of the rod. You can cast more accurately, particularly if you are throwing light lures on heavy gear.

You will need to be a more advanced caster if you are using a fast action rod since it can be more difficult to feel the rod’s bending point.

It’s also not ideal for vertical jigging, so that’s something to keep in mind, too.

Moderate action will generally be best, as it will allow you to cast a moderate distance with ease.

You can use it for vertical jigging and don’t have to worry too much about your precision if you are new to casting.

Handle

For the most part, full grips are the standard handle. However, you should look for one that also has a split grip with a large foregrip.

With this kind of feature, you’ll be able to benefit from all of the power in the rod. A pistol grip can be ergonomic, too, making it more comfortable to use.

However, it’s not ideal for striper fishing as it adds too much torque.

User-Friendliness

Now, if you’re an expert angler, this feature may not matter much to you. You won’t have trouble getting used to any kind of striper rod, no matter how difficult it is to use.

However, if you are a novice to striper fishing – or if this rod is for a child or someone else who might not quite be adept – you will want to look for a rod that is as user-friendly as possible.

If your rod is not easy to operate, there’s a good chance that the angler will spend more time trying to untangle knots from the line than actually catching fish.

That’s not only disheartening, but it’s a waste of time.

The easiest kind of striper rod will be a spinning rod, but it’s important that you read reviews to make sure the rod is easy for you to use.

Warranty

While you’ll want to pay close attention to the price of your striper rod, what’s almost more important is that the rod comes with a respectable warranty.

Some companies only offer warranties for manufacturer’s defects while others offer unlimited coverage.

If this is important to you, you will want to do your research in advance – and make sure the warranty is backed by good customer service and a solid reputation.

Do I Need a Special Rod Just for Striped Bass?

If you’re wondering whether a special rod is really necessary just for striped bass, the answer is, “well…kind of.”

You should do your research to make sure the rod you choose holds up well to the challenge of striped bass, but the reality is that all of the rods on this list can be used for a vast array of other fish species, too.

So while you may want to invest in a rod that will work well for stripers, know that this is a versatile purchase that will serve you well in so many other settings as well.

What are you waiting for? Consider these best striper rods and get fishing!

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Striped Bass Fishing

Striped bass are one of the most sought after gamefish in the United States.

Staff

Updated: April 18, 2019

Stripers hit a variety of natural and artificial baits and are hard fighting adversaries.

Courtesy Terry Nugent

Striped bass (Morone saxatilis) are one of the most sought after gamefish in the United States. Silver and white with distinctive black stripes, they grow to impressive size, hit a variety of natural and artificial baits, and prove hard fighting adversaries. For some enthusiasts, striped bass fishing dons the mantle of a near-religious quest, especially when the annual spring and fall migrations sweep along the coast.

Stripers thrive in a range of habitats, from river mouths to open water, but generally are not far from structure and forage fish. Suitable tackle for striper fishing may be a simple bucktail on a light spinning rod, specialized heavy trolling setups, or anything in between.

Stripers can live to 30 years and typically take 6 to 8 years to reach maturity. Females grow larger than males, which rarely exceed 20 pounds, but have been recorded as large as 35. The largest striped bass recorded was netted off North Carolina in 1891 and reportedly weighed 126 pounds. The current IGF world record striper was caught by Greg Myerson in Branford, Connecticut in 2011, a 54-inch fish that weighed 81.88 pounds.

Anglers consider a 50-pounder the lifetime-accomplishment benchmark. Many spend an entire striper fishing career in pursuit of such a catch.

Tips on How to Catch Striped Bass

Stripers are found in nearly every type of coastal environment, but no matter where they are found, they’ll generally orient themselves around structure. Ledges, rocks, rip lines, inlets, depressions and any other features that might offer a location to lie in ambush. They also frequent sandy beaches and flats, where fly-fishing for stripers often gains local popularity.

During summer, when light is strongest, they hang in deeper water, moving shallow to feed at dawn or dusk and often feed heaviest at night. In fall and winter, when the sun is lower in the sky, or under cloudy skies, more feeding takes place throughout the day. Beach and jetty fishermen spend the majority of their time fishing for bass at night. Active all year round to some extent, their preferred temperature range is water between 55 to 65 degrees. Check out all of our tips on how to catch striped bass.

Striped Bass Fishing Gear

When pursuing striped bass, fishing rod selection becomes a matter of deciding where and how you will be fishing. For school bass, or on bay and inshore waters, a 7-foot light to medium rod, carrying 12- to 20-pound line will handle most casting and drifting chores, with both natural baits and lures. In open water, when fishing swimming plugs or larger live baits, opt for a heavier outfit, a medium to heavy rod rated for up to 30-pound line, capable of handling up to 3-ounce lures.

Choosing a spinning reel or casting reel is a matter of preference. Each has its advantages and particular strengths. Trolling for striped bass demands heavier conventional gear, and wire-line trolling, when searching deep, demands appropriate specialized tackle.

Best Rigs for Striped Bass

The simplest, though universally effective of an endless variety of striped bass rigs remains 4 to 8 feet of mono or fluorocarbon leader joined to the main line, and at the terminal end, tied to a lure, or a 3/O to 6/O circle hook, sized to match the bait. Most other rigs are variations on this type.

The Fish Finder Rig is essentially the same, with an egg sinker or sliding sinker on the leader, which allows the bait to reach the bottom, with the line free to pay out through the sinker when it’s picked up by a fish.

The 3-way rig incorporates a 3-way swivel a couple feet up the leader joining the leader and the main line, with a short length of mono ending in a sinker on the third attachment point. This allows for sinking a bait, which then rests in the current just above the bottom, anchored by the sinker. This rig is commonly employed with live baits or eels.

Best Lures and Baits for Striped Bass

Striped bass fall for a wide variety of both natural and artificial lures and baits, and an equally broad range of angling techniques. Striped bass baits range from dead clams and cut bait to lively menhaden, but a couple basic choices will carry you through the season.

In summer and fall live eels are deadly, fished at night around structure or in areas of turbulent water like inlets. Drift-fish with eels in shallow areas or add weight to get them deep. Fish them around structure from beach or boat with a slow retrieve.

In spring, herring gather around inlets and outfalls leading to their freshwater spawning streams and ponds. Fish live herring in these areas. Menhaden travel in large schools in estuaries and the ocean. Hooked them in the nose, back or tail and fish them near bait schools. Add weight to get them under the school when bass hold deep.

Artificial lures such as jigs are effective both when bass are feeding on a particular forage species, or when used to draw reaction strikes in promising looking holding water. Surface Poppers, minnow shaped swimmers, deep plugs, bucktails, diamond Jigs, and spoons are all proven winners. Diamond jigs with and without tube tails are ideal when sandeels are present. Jigging Spoons work when herring or menhaden are evident.

Bunker Spoons are deadly in the spring and fall when mature menhaden are schooling. Trolled exclusively on wire-line outfits, they catch and impressive number of big bass every year.

Where to Catch Striped Bass

Striped bass are structure-oriented fish and your depthfinder will help you find spots that consistently hold bass and others that rarely do. Use your chart plotter to save the waypoints and it will become your personal roadmap to better fishing. Also be on the lookout for baitfish on the surface, diving birds, bars along beachfronts and rips created by underwater structure. These are all positive signs when fishing for striped bass.

Stripers are anadromous, migrating up rivers to spawn in freshwater, but spend their adult lives in the salt. The largest contributor to the coastwide stock is Chesapeake Bay‘s feeder rivers followed by the Hudson River, Albemarle Sound and Delaware River.

Striped bass undertake two migrations each year, and striped bass season is often considered to be year-round. In the spring mature bass make their way up tidal rivers to spawn. They then return to saltwater and begin a migration that can take them as far north as Canada on the East Coast and Washington State on the West Coast. This migration takes them to cooler waters where forage is more abundant in the summer. They migrate south again in the fall to winter off Virginia and North Carolina where forage is plentiful.

Not all mature stripers travel the full distance. Some take up summer residence along the way. During the seasonal runs, most anglers intercept them along their coastal route between Maine and New Jersey and on to Virginia. A similar migration occurs on the west coast, in San Francisco Bay, where stripers enter from the ocean and run to the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers.

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