Is This Rod Reel Combo Ok?

[Rick99]

Going striper fishing in the fall out in the bay/ ocean. Is this combo ok to handle striper fishing?

Biggest two rods I have

1st. St Croix Mojo bass. 7'. Medium fast 6 to 12 lbs test with a pflueger president able to hold max 175yds 12lb test

2nd St Croix Tournament Bass 6'8" medium xtra fast rated 6 to 12 lbs test as well.

I keep reading everyone is using 20lbs plus line....would I need to switch to braid since my reel can't hold 20lbs test?

Thanks for any help.

[Jrob78]

I'm thinking if you're going striper fishing in the bay, your bass gear isn't going to be ideal, not even close.  

[lmbfisherman]

I'd probably go for a MH rod for sure. 

[.RM.]

Going striper fishing in the fall out in the bay/ ocean. Is this combo ok to handle striper fishing?

Biggest two rods I have

1st. St Croix Mojo bass. 7'. Medium fast 6 to 12 lbs test with a pflueger president able to hold max 175yds 12lb test

2nd St Croix Tournament Bass 6'8" medium xtra fast rated 6 to 12 lbs test as well.

I keep reading everyone is using 20lbs plus line....would I need to switch to braid since my reel can't hold 20lbs test?

Thanks for any help.

Have worked a few dedicated Stripper anglers reels from the east cost all catching 40+lb fish. ...

They are all using heavy action rods with big Calcutta's 300-400B's for BC reels, and Stella's in the 1800SW for SP reels. So I would agree with what has been posted that med, and medhvy bass rods/reels probably won't do the trick....

 

 

Good Luck & Tight Lines!!! 

[new2BC4bass]

SirSnookalot would be one of the better guys to answer this question as he fishes saltwater a lot.  I know from the dead stripper I saw at a local lake that I would prefer a MH rod minimum.  They can get pretty big.  A Medium could land one, but it will take some time if it is a big one.  Plus I read that saltwater fish are stronger than freshwater fish.

 

Well RM just posted with better info than I can give.  Looks like you have an excuse to feed the Bait Monkey. 

 

EDIT:  If you don't want to spend a lot of money on a new reel just for stripper fishing once in a while, then consider one of the Abu round reels.  A Heavy rod could pull double duty as a frog rod.

[J Francho]

 

I know from the dead stripper I saw at a local lake

 

This has a significantly different meaning than, "I know from the dead striper I saw at a local lake..."  LOL.

 

As to the OP, you'll get away with that gear for smaller fish, but catch a big one, and you're toast.

[SirSnookalot]

I gave an opinion in another thread, I'll expand a bit more.

 

Stripers on average are probably 6-8# ,not that you couldn't handle them on your gear, but there is the potential of much larger fish, IMO you really need heavier saltwater gear.  I would probably use 7'6 or 8' mh or heavy inshore rod with a 4000-6000 or 8000 reel for 20-40# fish, I favor spinning over b/c.  I have caught not only stripers but many other species in that weight range on the gear I mentioned.  Just take your time, don't panic, and stay calm. 

[derekxec]

grab an ultralight rod and slap a big reel on it and go to town lol but really a heavier setup would do you better unless you will be on an open area where there is nothing to get snagged on or cut you off

[Rick99]

Thanks everyone for the feed back. Going to just have to breakdown and buy another rod...lol...wife is going to love this!

[Koofy Smacker]

My general bay rod for striper fishing is a 7' St Croix Tidemaster MH Fast with a 4000 Stradic spooled with 30 lb sufix. Then a 20 lb mono or fluoro leader and to whatever lure I am using. Not sure what bays you play on fishing but the smaller back bay waters that I get into it is absolutely perfect and you can walk and toss all day with it. More open water, and if you are on a boat I would suggest a round reel, because bait will probably be used in that case

[Brian Needham]

  I know from the dead stripper I saw at a local lake that I would prefer a MH rod minimum. 

at that point I would prefer a lawyer

[MCS]

Thanks everyone for the feed back. Going to just have to breakdown and buy another rod...lol...wife is going to love this!

But that pic of you with a 40 fish is priceless.

[SirSnookalot]

My general bay rod for striper fishing is a 7' St Croix Tidemaster MH Fast with a 4000 Stradic spooled with 30 lb sufix. Then a 20 lb mono or fluoro leader and to whatever lure I am using. Not sure what bays you play on fishing but the smaller back bay waters that I get into it is absolutely perfect and you can walk and toss all day with it. More open water, and if you are on a boat I would suggest a round reel, because bait will probably be used in that case

Good set up.

[new2BC4bass]

This has a significantly different meaning than, "I know from the dead striper I saw at a local lake..."  LOL.

 

As to the OP, you'll get away with that gear for smaller fish, but catch a big one, and you're toast.

 

 

Hey, in my defense spell check didn't show it as a misspelled word. 

[dave]

I get to talk with a lot of striper fishermen here on the Chesapeake Bay at the many flea markets and fishing expos here in MD.  There are many techniques for catching striper.  One popular technique is light tackle jigging.  You'd be surprised at the tackle and lures.  6'6" - 7' M or MH Fast action.  20-30# braid,  sometimes even lighter line.  Spinning tackle for a lot of it.  Remember it is open water and drag is key.  There is a website dedicated to the Chesapeake Bay fishing.