For starters they grow much faster and much larger. It is
not uncommon to catch Stripers in the 40 lb range. In fact, it is very rare
that you will catch a very small Striped Bass. This species grows very quickly,
much faster than a Largemouth Bass. A fisherman therefore needs to use
different equipment when targeting this species. A large Striped Bass can in a
matter of minutes rip 50-75 yards of line of a reel. You need to select a reel
with a smooth drag that can hold approximately 150 yards of 20 lb test line. I
do not recommend targeting large Striped Bass with less than 20 lb line. You
will also need a stout medium to heavy action rod. The rod needs to have enough
backbone to set the hook. It also needs to have enough weight to tire the fish
as you apply pressure. If you use a rod that is too light the reverse may
happen.
The Striped bass prefers a completely different habitat that
the Largemouth Bass. Striped Bass prefer water that is very clear. They will
not be found is many areas that Largemouth Bass thrive in. This makes them easy
enough to find, but it also makes them easy to spook. When you find a prime
spot you need to be very discreet in how you approach the area. They also are
not attracted to structure and cover. We know the Largemouth Bass is a species
that thrives on weed lines as well as standing and fallen timber. The Striped
Bass does not require these things. You will often find this fish in the open
water. Given the change they do prefer to be near a shoreline. They will
however choose any shoreline that offers feeding opportunities. They are not
selective in terms of cover available at a specific shoreline area.
Striped Bass also are a schooling fish, even when they reach
big sizes. You often will find schools of juvenile Largemouth Bass up to two
pounds. The larger members of this species however are primarily solitary fish.
This is not true with Striped Bass. You will often find large schools of very
large fish. If you are discreet in your approach you can often catch quite a
few large fish once you have found a school of them. This makes them much
easier to find. In the clear water that they prefer you can many times scan the
water surface and see where they are. This is more the case in spring and fall
when they feed closer to the surface. When the water temperatures are higher
for the bulk of the year they feed at much deeper depths.
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