Trolling Deep Diving Plugs for Striped Bass

When stripers are suspended, or spread over a wide area, trolling with a deep-diving swimming plug can be the key to getting bit.

Trolling deep divers is a simple and effective way to catch striped bass, whether you're fishing in New Jersey or Massachusetts. These realistic plugs can target stripers hugging the bottom or cruising through the middle of the water column.

In this video, learn the basics for getting started with this striped bass trolling technique.

0:00 Introduction to Trolling for Stripers
1:00 The Appeal of Deep Diving Plugs for Stripers
2:18 Rods for Deep Diver Trolling
3:12 Selecting a Deep-Diving Plug
3:54 Adjusting the Depth of a Deep Diver
4:10 Trolling Speed for Deep Divers
4:20 Line for Deep Diver Trolling
4:38 Tips for Trolling Deep Divers
5:29 Reels for Trolling Deep Divers
6:00 Leader Material for Deep Diver Trolling
6:42 Setting a Deep Diver Trolling Spread

Tackle Used in this Video:

Deep-Diving Swimming Plugs:

Rapala X-Rap Magnum 20

Rapala X-Rap Magnum 30

Rod:
St. Croix Rift Salt 70MF

Reel:
Shimano Tekota 500

Leader:
Seaguar Inshore Fluorocarbon 50-Pound Test

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[benjamincarlson]

Would be great to see more on the new Rift Salt line and which rods you like for various applications.

[Saltyskiangler]

Awesome video! Will be my first year troll, I feel like I just learned a lot of good info.