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    Default Stripers on the A?

    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

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

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    Andy says after the Shad slow down the Stripers get better in Aug/Sept.
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    Thanks! I didn't get the chance to go last night, but hopefully soon...

    NK

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

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    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

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    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/
    Bill Kiene (Boca Grande)

    567 Barber Street
    Sebastian, Florida 32958

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    Certified FFF Casting Instructor

    Email: billkiene63@gmail.com
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    Web: www.billkiene.com

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    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.

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