| When it comes to fishing, many anglers prefer a | | | | grow to. They can also be fished for at sea, and the |
| challenge to an easy catch. For this reason, striped | | | | largest recorded weight of a striped bass is a |
| bass fishing is becoming more popular in the angling | | | | whopping 125lbs. There doesn't seem to be a |
| fraternity. This is due to the fast speeds that these | | | | particular area for large catches, either. |
| fish can reach when swimming, and they are also | | | | Although Lake Castaic is one of the most popular |
| extremely powerful. | | | | breeding grounds for these fish, they have also |
| They are also popular due to them being located in a | | | | produced 3 out of 5 of the records set for |
| variety of waters, from lakes to rivers. Lake Castaic | | | | largemouth bass. So it's a good lake to fish, as it |
| is known as a particularly good spot for bass fishing. | | | | does not seem to prefer any one given area to |
| They are easily identifiable, with silver sides and | | | | another. The fish will even swim into fairly shallow |
| patches easily visible around the mouth area. | | | | waters when there are no boats around and the sun |
| During the spawning season, these fish will migrate | | | | is not too glaring. |
| into freshwater areas, as well as clearer waters and | | | | Since the freshwater types tend to swim around |
| lakes. They are an extremely predatory fish, and will | | | | areas that have rocks, ridges and valleys as hunting |
| feed on anything from other fish to crustaceans and | | | | and breeding grounds, the lure and baits required for |
| insects. | | | | fishing on clear and calm waters can vary. By using a |
| Since these fish feed more during the early hours of | | | | combination of cable wire, buck tail jigs, curly tail |
| the morning and evenings, this is the best time for | | | | trailers and spreader rigs, the chances of a good |
| fishing. Since they swim in groups, the chances of a | | | | catch are improved. |
| good catch are excellent. And with the largest of | | | | This is especially true on the likes of Lake Castaic in |
| these freshwater types of striped bass weighing just | | | | Southern California, since the striped bass can swim |
| under 60lbs, it can make for an impressive catch | | | | up to depths of twelve feet. If you do partake in |
| indeed. Southern California is known for producing | | | | this sport on this particular lake, the more seasoned |
| quite large stripers and it is a commonly fished | | | | angler recommends using bait such as bean troll jigs, |
| species here. | | | | balloons and plugs. Follow these tips from the |
| However, it's not just restricted to freshwater areas | | | | professional themselves, and you should have many |
| when it comes to the impressive sizes these fish can | | | | an enjoyable fishing trip for striped bass. |