Bass
Hybrid Striped Bass Fishing in Kentucky
A hatchery cross of striped bass and white bass, stocked in reservoirs and rivers. Agencies call it wiper in several western states, Bodie bass in North Carolina and sunshine bass in Florida. Schools chase shad and other baitfish, often near the surface.
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- State
- Kentucky
- Water
- Freshwater
- Methods
- Fly, Spin & Bait
Prime Months in Kentucky: No Agency Season Found
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What to Use for Hybrid Striped Bass
Fishing In
Hybrid Striped Bass
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Fly
9 ft 7 or 8 wt rod, intermediate or sinking line, 12 to 16 lb leader with Clouser Minnows and other baitfish flies.
Rod, Reel and Line
- RodOrvis Clearwater 9 ft 7 wt Fly RodCheck Price
- ReelRedington Behemoth Fly Reel · for 7 and 8 weightCheck Price
- LineScientific Anglers Sink-Tip Fly Line · 7 or 8 wt., Float/Int. or Float/Sink 3Check Price
Tie On in November
No flies listed for this fish here yet.
Spin / Cast
7 ft medium spinning rod, 3000 reel, 10 to 15 lb line with bucktail jigs, swimbaits, spoons or topwater plugs.
Rod, Reel and Line
- RodUgly Stik Striper Spinning Rod · 7 ft medium heavy, 12 to 25 lb, moderate fast, 1 pieceCheck Price
- ReelPflueger Trion Spinning Reel · size 35Check Price
- LineBerkley Trilene XL Monofilament · 10, 12 or 14 lbCheck Price
Tie On in November
- Lure for November · 3.5 to 4.5 inWalking TopwaterSurface blitzes.See Options
- Lure for November · 4 to 7 inPaddle-Tail SwimbaitSee Options
- Lure for November · 1/16 to 1 ozCasting SpoonSchooling fish.See Options
Picks: general for this fish, each checked against state and federal agency pages, not specific to this water. Ask a local shop what is working.
Gear: rods, reels and lines are starting points, sized from each maker's page. Some links are affiliate links. See our disclosure.
Licenses & Regulations
Most anglers need a Kentucky fishing license; age cutoffs and exemptions are set by the state. Seasons, limits, and tackle rules vary by water, so check current regulations before you go.
Where to Catch Hybrid Striped Bass
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