Scan the area for splashes and birds working the surface. Try on a popper or on the fly try slurpers or small mackerl poppers. 2001 Sorry for the delay in fishing reports. So here it is. Stripers are hitting very well this week as well as last week.
Live bait seems to be the one thing that is a sure bet.
I have been using live mackerel and live lining them. No weights or restrictions. Too deep will kill the bait. Set the drags loose so the striper does not feel the drag. Remember do not set the hooks with the circle hooks just set the drag and crank when you feel tension.