Best baits are live baitanchovy, smelt, small queenfish or sardine but ghost shrimp (especially when fished under a bobber) can also be excellent
The thing is, these classic lures catch a wide variety of species from trout to steelhead, smallmouth to pike, and salmon to walleyes
Use this as your leader attached to your main line
Best All-Around: Stren Original Best for Saltwater and Big Swimbaits: Berkley Big Game Best for High Visibility: Sunline Super Natural Best for Heavy Cover: Suffix Siege Camo Best for Eco-Conscious Anglers: TUF Line Biodegradable Monofilament Best for Tournament Anglers: Strike King Tour Grade Monofilament
Method Find a section of coast or estuary that has structure, current, weed, a food source, fresh water running, and drop a pin on your maps app
Chunks of bunker can be used as stand-alone striped bass baits, or for chunking and chumming