Fishermen aren’t known for their intellect, but the best ones are deep thinkers. They know that to catch the biggest striped bass, they need to get their bait or lure down to where the fish are holding—especially if they...

With the fall run underway, it’s a good time to replace the old stainless wire on your wire-line outfits with fresh line. If you choose to do this yourself, make sure your backing is securely attached to the wire....

In the accompanying video, Jeff Miller of Canal Bait & Tackle in Sagamore, Massachusetts, demonstrates how to connect wire line to Dacron backing using an Albright knot. Jeff likes the Albright knot because it’s strong, easy to tie and...

You want big bass? Think deep! Top fishermen have long known that to catch the biggest stripers, you’ve got to get a bait or lure down to where they are holding, especially if you want to score during the...

A look at some proven lures to use when trolling wire line for big striped bass and blues.