Medium-heavy spinning combo
RodPractical setup for tailraces, wind-blown points, and schooling hybrids.
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First Cast species profile
Hybrid Striped Bass
Morone chrysops x Morone saxatilis
A hard-pulling stocked hybrid that groups around bait, current, wind-blown structure, and deep summer schools.
Bite estimate
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Movement & conditions
Near San Antonio, TX · change location
Movement modelling for Hybrid Striped Bass is on the map and the conditions screen, which cover this species from its own habitat and seasonal profile. Open the map
Predicted zones combine environmental and historical fisheries data. They do not represent live fish locations.
Movement and migration guide
No movement profile is matched to Hybrid Striped Bass yet — this searches the Field Guide by name.
Where to fish
Target shad, current, tailraces, wind-blown points, and main-lake structure.
Main-lake structureWind-blown pointsTailracesBait schoolsChannel swings
Regulation card
Needs review: check current TPWD Outdoor Annual before harvesting.
Regulations: Check current TPWD rules before harvesting.
Source: TPWD Outdoor Annual 2025-2026What to throw
Shad, Sassy shad, Jigging spoon and Slab spoon, Swivel and leader kit around Main-lake structure, Wind-blown points, Tailraces.
FreshwaterMain-lake structureWind-blown pointsTailraces
Recommended setup
7' medium-heavy spinning rod, 3000-4000 reel, 15-30 lb braid.
Slab spoon
LureDrops fast through shad schools and active summer fish.
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Swivel and leader kit
Terminal TackleKeeps spoon and live-bait rigs clean when hybrids twist and surge.
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