Does anyone know the best way to catch striped bass in the berkeley marina near SF?

Question

maybe a type of bait or setup? thnx

Answer 1

Look for weed beds, pilings or rock piles. These areas offer the protection and food for the bait fish. Most anglers concentrate on fishing in five feet of water or less on the sandbars and in the backs of the Bays during the last two hours of the incoming tide and the first two hours of the outgoing tide.

Don't give up if you miss these tides. Just move to ten to 20 feet of water adjacent to the shallows, as the bass tend to move to these areas for protection from being trapped in the shallows. Don't be afraid to move around if the bite slows. Troll broken-backed Rebels close to the weeds and pilings for good success. The rest of the article and more information can be found at http://www.fishsniffer.com/technique/dmplug.html

Answer 2

Striped Bass are predators. Lazy yet still predators. To catch them you need to use a fish. A herring, mackerel, any small fish that are oily. Sardines also work well. As far as a rig, use a big hook, 8/0, with a 18" mono leader line. The secret however is being in the right place at the right time with the right bait.