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March 30 - April 13 , 2018 |
VOL . 37 • ISS . 08 |
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Spring Striper Journal |
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Maybe You Should Plug For Your Stripers ?
In the California Delta the Yo-Zuri
Crystal Minnow is the hands down No . 1 trolling lure , with a well deserved reputation for producing trophy fish . Indeed , my personal best striper , a 28 pound brute , couldn ’ t ignore a gold deep running Crystal Minnow on a chilly February morning . Yet Yo-Zuri has a lot more to offer for California striper anglers beyond deadly trolling baits . They ’ ve got pluggers covered too . Let ’ s explore some of these exciting baits !
RATTL ’ N VIBE
The Yo-Zuri Rattl ’ n Vibe is a lipless vibrating style of lure that has a distinct rattle . The weight and BBs inside the Rattl ’ n Vibe increase the distance the sound travels under the water , while adding casting weight and emitting a natural shad-indistress sound . This style of lure is well known striper killer and can be fished with different retrieves ; fast , slow , stop-andgo , vertical jigged or ripping and falling action . The Yo-Zuri Rattl ’ n Vibe actually swims down on the fall unlike most lipless crank baits .
HYDRO POPPER
Yo-Zuri is proud to announce the introduction of the new and improved Hydro Popper . This compact topwater Popper features an extra wide mouth which causes a very large splash which by Cal Kellogg
draws fish in from long distances . Perfectly weighted for long distance casting , the Hydro Popper is an ideal lure for fishing for striped bass . Yo-Zuri has upgraded the new Hydro Popper with a durable polycarbonate body , through wire construction and 3X strong treble hooks to give it the durability to handle trophy fish . This bait comes in eight colors and two sizes . The next time you ’ re looking for an affordable , durable and versatile topwater lure , grab a Hydro Popper and start catching .
HYDRO PENCIL
The Hydro Pencil has been redesigned with added features and a lower price point . This versatile walk the dog style lure comes in two sizes seven color patterns . Perfectly weighted for long distance casting , the Hydro Pencil is a deadly striper bait . The large single cadence rattle calls fish in from long distances and the stunning painted finishes are too much for predators like stripers to resist .
FLOATING SURFACE CRUISER This versatile pencil popper can be fished with a stop and pop , walk the dog or skipping action on a fast retrieve .
Yo-Zuri has upgraded the new Surface Cruiser with their patented color change technology , Power Body and through wire construction to give it the durability to handle the biggest bass !
3D INSHORE TWITCHBAIT
The 3D Inshore Twitch Bait is a slow sinking lipless hard bait with excellent balance for quick starting action around cover . Designed to be fished in shallow water the 3D Inshore Twitch Bait is an exceptional choice for fishing the California Delta .
Pro-Cure Can Help You Hook More Stripers This Spring !
When it comes to catching stripers , especially if I ’ m bait fishing , I ’ m a big believer in scent and Pro-Cure Super Gels are perfect for our Delta fishery .
Pro-Cure Super Gels are sticky and stay on baits for a long time in both cold and warm water .
My favorite scent for stripers is anise , but threadfin shad is very good too . Over the years I ’ ve had
Yo-Zuri ’ s patented 3D prism finish sends out flashes of light which fish can see from a great distance . The internal hologram sheet never wears off and keeps on flashing even when the clear body is scratched . The deep bodied shape mirrors the threadfin shad that Delta stripers feed on .
The strategic weight position and flat sides give the 3D Inshore Twitch Bait an erratic darting action on a twitch and pause retrieve . Put it all together and you have a high quality Japanese hard bait at an extraordinary price point !
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3622 great luck combining anise and crawfish as well .
You can certainly get by with only anise , but you might want to pick up two or three more flavors , since it ’ s fun to experiment . When the water is muddy , I know several anglers that swear by using garlic scent . And of course Bloody Tuna has a strong following too .
For preparing baits like shad and sardines , Pro-Cure offers one of the finest brines available with their legendary Brine N ’ Bite .
Old timers use rock salt , but a rock salt brine cannot compare to the benefits of using Brine N Bite . Like rock salt it toughens your baits , but unlike rock salt it infuses your baits with powerful amino acids that magnify the smell , flavor of your baits , and trigger an impulse in a fish ’ s brain to feed . It tightens your baits scales , and helps keep baits fresh longer . Many guides have realized with Brine N Bite you can save your baits and fish them over the next few days .
For more information about Pro-Cure ’ s complete scent and product lineup visit them online at pro-cure . com