Flies
Saltwater Baitfish Fly Assortment
Clousers and Deceivers in sizes for stripers, snook, and reds.
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Striped Bass Fishing in Kansas
Striped bass migrate along the Atlantic coast and thrive landlocked in big reservoirs. Stripers chase baitfish in schools, often busting on the surface.
- Waters
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- State
- Kansas
- Water
- Fresh & Salt
- Methods
- Fly, Spin & Bait
Prime Months in Kansas: No Agency Season Found
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What to Use for Striped Bass
Fishing In
Striped Bass
No agency season found
Fly
9 ft 9 wt rod, intermediate or sinking line, 20 lb leader. Clousers and Deceivers.
Rod, Reel and Line
- RodOrvis Clearwater 9 ft 9 wt Fly RodCheck Price
- ReelRedington Behemoth Fly Reel · for 9 and 10 weightCheck Price
- LineScientific Anglers Sink-Tip Fly Line · 9 wt.Check Price
Tie On in November
- Fly for November · #2/0-6Clouser MinnowSee Options
- Fly for November · #4/0-2Lefty's DeceiverSee Options
Spin / Cast
7 to 8 ft medium-heavy spinning rod, 4000 to 5000 reel, 30 lb braid with a 20 to 30 lb leader.
Rod, Reel and Line
- RodPenn Battalion II Surf Spinning Rod · 10 ft medium heavy, 15 to 30 lbCheck Price
- ReelPenn Battle IV Spinning Reel · 4000 or 5000Check Price
- LinePowerPro Spectra Braided Line · 30 lbCheck Price
Tie On in November
- Lure for November · 1/4 to 1/2 ozLipless Crankbait · Bill Lewis Rat-L-TrapCheck Price
- Lure for November · 3.5 to 4.5 inWalking Topwater · Heddon Zara SpookSurface blitzes.Check Price
- Lure for November · 4 to 7 inPaddle-Tail Swimbait · Z-Man DieZel MinnowZCheck Price
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 Kansas 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 Striped Bass
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