Other Links
Below is a collection of links to Websites or videos related to striper fishing or other just plain fun stuff. If you encounter a problem with any of the links below, or have a suggestion for content to add to this section, please let us know. Enjoy!
Spring-time Fishing on SML
Here's a video featuring SMSC members Tyler Early, Keith Matteson & Mike Ward, along with some friends, enjoying the big bait bite in early Spring of 2014.
Striped Bass Management Text
Check out this newly published text which has been years in the making. A collection of papers on the biology & management of inland striped & hybrid bass. Our local VA-DGIF biologist, Dan Wilson, authored / co-authored several of the papers in this text. Consider this "heavy-reading" but with lots of detailed information related to the management of striped bass fisheries.
http://fisheries.org/shop/54080c
Summary
The book provides a first-ever, comprehensive overview of the biology and management of striped bass and hybrid striped bass in the inland waters of the United States.
The book’s 34 chapters are divided into nine major sections: History, Habitat, Growth and Condition, Population and Harvest Evaluation, Stocking Evaluations, Natural Reproduction, Harvest Regulations, Conflicts, and Economics. A concluding chapter discusses challenges and opportunities currently facing these fisheries.
This compendium will serve as a single source reference for those who manage or are interested in inland striped bass or hybrid striped bass fisheries. Fishery managers and students will benefit from this up-to-date overview of priority topics and techniques. Serious anglers will benefit from the extensive information on the biology and behavior of these popular sport fishes.
http://fisheries.org/shop/54080c
Summary
The book provides a first-ever, comprehensive overview of the biology and management of striped bass and hybrid striped bass in the inland waters of the United States.
The book’s 34 chapters are divided into nine major sections: History, Habitat, Growth and Condition, Population and Harvest Evaluation, Stocking Evaluations, Natural Reproduction, Harvest Regulations, Conflicts, and Economics. A concluding chapter discusses challenges and opportunities currently facing these fisheries.
This compendium will serve as a single source reference for those who manage or are interested in inland striped bass or hybrid striped bass fisheries. Fishery managers and students will benefit from this up-to-date overview of priority topics and techniques. Serious anglers will benefit from the extensive information on the biology and behavior of these popular sport fishes.
Striper Chowder
Here is a recipe from a Club member for a chower that is very tasty when prepared with striper.
Ingredients:
Directions:
Cook bacon, drain and reserve 2 tablespoons of drippings. Sauté celery and onions in bacon drippings. Add potatoes, 2 cups water and bouillon cubes. Cook 10 – 15 minutes or until potatoes are done. Add bacon and fish. Cook 5 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients and simmer for 10 minutes. Do not boil.
Ingredients:
- 6 strips of bacon
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 1/2 cups diced onions
- 2 1/2 – 3 cups diced potatoes (about 3 large potatoes)
- 2 cups water
- 2 chicken bouillon cubes
- 12 – 16 ounces striper fish filets
- 1 can (10 – 15 oz) condensed New England Clam Chowder
- 1 1/2 cups half & half
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup water (as desired)
Directions:
Cook bacon, drain and reserve 2 tablespoons of drippings. Sauté celery and onions in bacon drippings. Add potatoes, 2 cups water and bouillon cubes. Cook 10 – 15 minutes or until potatoes are done. Add bacon and fish. Cook 5 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients and simmer for 10 minutes. Do not boil.
Got Bait?
Great bait is the stuff of a striper fisherman's dreams.....
Picture compilation by SMSC member Mike Ward. Song, "Fishin' Blues" by Taj Mahal
Picture compilation by SMSC member Mike Ward. Song, "Fishin' Blues" by Taj Mahal
A few Funnies
It's true what they say - Laughter is the best medicine...check out an exciting way to clean out your bait tank (below)!