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
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Rapala X-Rap Magnum 30
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Rod:
St. Croix Rift Salt 70MF
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Reel:
Shimano Tekota 500
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Leader:
Seaguar Inshore Fluorocarbon 50-Pound Test
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[@benjamincarlson215]

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

[@OnTheWaterMedia]

Hey Ben,
We did an overview video of the rods, and how we used them over the last couple seasons here: th-cam.com/video/TbxRUx3onUg/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for watching!

[@Saltyskiangler]

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

[@decapfish4714]

boat striped bass 😆

[@fhiggins2312]

Mojo fish don’t count

[@tolpacourt]

Trolling is not really sport fishing but sometimes it's the only method that works.