g loomis fishing rod blanks Sold – G. NRX Plus 5100-4 sensitive tips designed to facilitate long G. Loomis NRX+ LP Fly

The L-shaped rod is 80 mm wide and 10 mm thick

And when you see other anglers in the distance you can use binoculars to see if theyre having any action

Trim any excess tag end

Honorable Mentions: Dark Matter Astro Spook, Jigging World Spook Best Metal Lip Swimmer: Gibbs Danny Surface Swimmer Pros Excellent when stripers are feeding on large bait fish Works day and night Cons Relatively poor casting distance Not great in rough conditions Key Features Length: 4.5, 6, and 7.5 inches Weight 1 1/2, 2 1/4, and 3 ounces Tunable by bending the line tie The Gibbs Danny Surface Swimmer has a seductive action and large profile that triggers big stripers, which is why its my choice for best metal lip swimmer and one of the overall best baits for striped bass

If you plan on keeping this type of fish in your aquarium, a fine aquarium mesh net is best for reducing the likelihood of injury