Jerkbaits – Jerkbaits are extremely versatile swim baits can accommodate a number of different fishing scenarios. Their appearance and movement is natural and can fool even the smartest fish. When you twitch the line it causes the bait to move in a way that attracts striped bass.
The Great Bait: Soft Plastic Swimbaits — Soft plastic swimbaits are another awesome striped bass bait. They pierce at many scales, meaning you can make it resemble the food of the fish. You can rig them in a variety of ways to mimic different types of prey, and they are lethal.
Match the Hatch — Striped bass is carnivores, meaning they love eating other fish. If you want to catch more striped bass to match the size and color of the fish they typically consume, you should be using baits that swim. That makes the striped bass think your bait is real food and they will be more likely to bite it.
Change Up Your Retrieve - Changing up how you work your swim bait through the water can have a huge impact. Experiment with different speeds and techniques to find what suits you best. In some cases, a slow, steady pull will attract the fish, while, in other cases, a fast, jerky pull will do the trick better.
Fish on Varying Water Depths – Depending on time of day and the temperature of the water, striped bass will be at varying heights in the water. Use different weights or rigs to fish at different depths. That way, you are able to learn about what’s biting and have a better chance of actually catching fish.
Tip#6: Use Scent — Make your swim bait even more attractive to fish by adding scent. Apply different kinds of scents, such as shad or minnow oil, to your swim bait for the added advantage. Using scent is even more helpful if you’re catching fish, as fish have a fantastic sense of smell, and it should help your bait get noticed faster.
Action — Your swim bait should move in a way that mimics the motions of the fish’s food. Select swim baits whose swimming motions mimic that of a prey ancient and enticing to fish. When your bait mimics the movement of real prey, fish will be more prone to chase and bite it.