Stripers on the A?

[Natekursow]

If I had a few hours to fish the American river tonight to try to catch my first striper, would it be worth it? I would just be shore fishing. Would the upper river, or lower river be better? Thanks!

NK

[Charlie Gonzales]

yes its worth it, and every access point on the American has striper water.

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Andy says after the Shad slow down the Stripers get better in Aug/Sept.

[Natekursow]

Thanks! I didn't get the chance to go last night, but hopefully soon...

NK

[Rossflyguy]

Rossmore exit has good water with bank access. Biggest striper I ever saw was in that section.

[Natekursow]

Thanks for the input! In terms of fly selection, would a basic clouser work? Or are there any other patterns I should try? And how should I fish it?

NK

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

If you ever want to get an education about Stripers in the entire length of the lower American river I would hire Captain Andy Guibord.

He knows exactly where every large Striper (over 30#) has been caught in the passed 20 years.

Floating and fishing the river is a huge eye opener too.

This next month or so is a good time for Stripers on the A........


https://andyguibord.wordpress.com/

[Charlie Gonzales]

A medium fast 7 is a great all around rod for all the valley rivers and the species that are in it. I have mine paired with a Rio Versatip and it allows me to fish every type of water. If you have to pick one line I would suggest a 15' type 3 or 4(most would say a type 6) since you will be wading. This line will allow you to fish most types of water, not all stripes are going to be deep; if you do need to get deep, cast up stream, mend and let it sink. A couple 2/0 clousers and deceivers and you're set. A seven will also get you into black bass fishing too.