Thread: Just Getting Started

Trolling umbrella ris is the best for big stripers but isn't feasible in a coanoe so live bait fishing is your best bet.
Finding the stripers is the hard part as they are wide ranging fish that will travel miles each day.
You need to catch live shad for bait. That is best done with a cast net in the bck of bays or up creeks. It will nigh impossible throwing a cast net from a sitting position in a canoe, so I hope you have a great sense of balance. Or you can buy the bait.
The fish usuall hang on the edge of river channels or over deep wateras they liek cooler water. drop your bait down 15 ft and drift around over the stripes and hope one hits your bait. Use strong line as there are some brutes out there. If you hook into a 20 lb'er in your canoe, I can guarantee you a fun ride. Best of luck to you.
You didn't say your location?

Please describe what a Trolling umbrella is.

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You can learn the basics here YouTube - ‪Umbrella Rig Basics‬‏
I sell and make Umbrella Rigs but they are not on my website at this time. My website is Extreme Fishing Concepts You will have to call us to ask about or order them. 336-249-6782
Try them out.