3-4 oz topwater lure for striped bass Charter Grade Popper: 3/4oz Bill Lewis MAG-Trap 3/4 Oz

This is another place where a shorter rod can help because you are constantly jerking the rod down towards the water

Its a Drag However, I can personally vouch for the fact that the drag on this reel is super smooth and works very well

I use 30-inch, 40-pound mono leaders attached to my braid with an Albright knot with a 50-pound TA Clip at the other end

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then this is one to try