Striped bass, otherwise known as stripers, are a member of the temperature bass family. Though they breed in freshwater locations, the vast majority spend the remainder of their lives in saltwater. However, adult striped bass are now becoming a more common sight in many freshwater locations, leading to some superb fishing opportunities both inland and offshore of Maine.
Stripers are easily distinguishable from other species by a series of stripes that run continuously along their sides. The main body color of striped bass can vary considerably, with the more popular shades light green, olive, blue, brown and black. Their undersides are usually white or silver. Adult stripers are a highly sought after game fish, particularly the larger variations which have been known to reach almost five feet in length and tip the scales at around 60 pounds. Striped bass are strong, agile fish, and are well known for putting up a considerable fight against anglers.
It is believed that the diet of the striped bass is almost entirely made up of fish, making baits such as clams, herring and eels a popular choice. Sandworms, bloodworms and even chicken livers are also known to attract...
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