Medium-heavy casting rod
RodBackbone for live shad, slabs, and open-water reservoir fish.
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First Cast species profile
Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
A powerful open-water predator that follows baitfish, wind, current, and temperature bands across reservoirs.
Bite estimate
Reading conditions for your fishing location…
Movement & conditions
Near San Antonio, TX · change location
Movement modelling for 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 Striped Bass yet — this searches the Field Guide by name.
Where to fish
Use electronics or bird activity to locate bait before dropping slabs or casting spoons.
Open-water bait schoolsDam facesMain-lake humpsRiver channelsWind-blown points
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
Live shad, Large spoon, Paddle tail and Casting spoon, Fluorocarbon leader around Open-water bait schools, Dam faces, Main-lake humps.
FreshwaterOpen-water bait schoolsDam facesMain-lake humps
Recommended setup
7' medium-heavy rod, 3000-4000 reel or casting setup, 20-30 lb braid with leader.
Casting spoon
LureMatches shad schools and covers wind-blown points quickly.
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Fluorocarbon leader
LineAdds abrasion resistance around rocks, humps, and dam faces.
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