Striper World

April 2, 2008

Big Striped Bass Invade San Joaquin River

Those guys on the West coast are apparently landing bigger striped bass than anglers on the East coast, with reports of striped bass running more than 20 pounds coming from the San Joaquin River in California. “Some large bass are in the mix because customers have come in to replace hooks that were straightened,” one tackle shop owner said. That’s a good problem to have.

Stockton Record

March 29, 2008

Rain Drives Texas Striped Bass into Rivers

A 37-pound striper was caught from the bank of the Red River below Lake Texoma in Texas, following heavy rain. But Texas anglers are mostly catching smaller stripers. “The river is loaded with 4- to 7-pounders and we're catching and releasing quite a few 8- to 12-pound fish.”

Dallas Morning News

March 17, 2008

Hudson River Anglers Prepare for Striper Season
With the April 15 opening of striped bass season in New York State nearing, anglers are eying big catches in the Hudson River. And some surprising stats about the 2007 striper season – lures scored the most stripers, followed by herring, worms, eels and bunker.
DailyFreeman.com

March 14, 2008
Slow Start to Striper Season Opening in New Jersey
Poor weather is hurting the early season striped bass catch in Jersey. One charter captain reported getting skunked on seven straight days of striper fishing.
The Record

March 12, 2008

Record Year for Menhaden (Bunker) Slaughterer

Omega Protein, the fish oil pill seller that targets Menhaden – the key food source for striped bass – had a record year. The company reported $12.1 million in fiscal 2007 net income, thanks to “increased margins primarily due to higher sales prices … partially offset by a decline in sales volume of both fish meal and fish oil.” PR Newswire

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