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If there's one mistake I see anglers make every summer, it's thinking stripers will only bite live bait. Don't get me wrong—I love fishing bluebacks. We catch plenty of fish on them every season. But some days, the fish are telling you they want something different. That's when I'm reaching for a spoon. A spoon isn't meant to replace live bait. It's another tool that often triggers bites from fish that you know are there but just aren't committing. In fact, we've had plenty of guide trips where clients watched fish on the graph ignore a downline, then crush a...

When the calendar flips into late spring and summer on Lake Lanier, one thing happens every year — the big stripers start moving deeper. The fish slide south, get locked into schools around timber and bait, and if you can’t get your bait down quickly and naturally, you’re going to spend more time watching rods than catching fish. That’s exactly why the Pro Pear Weights have become one of the go-to pieces of terminal tackle for serious Lanier striper anglers. Summer on Lanier Means Deep Fish Every summer, Captain Ron’s reports from The Striper Experience consistently point anglers toward deeper...

If you’ve ever looked at our selection of fishing weights and wondered: “Why do you make so many different sizes?” The short answer is simple: Because one size does not work for every striper fishing situation.

Winter might feel like the season to put the boat away, but for striper anglers on Lake Lanier and other southeastern reservoirs, it’s one of the best times of the year to catch big, aggressive fish. The crowds thin out, the bait concentrates, and stripers shift into a predictable pattern. When water temps slide into the 40s and low 50s, one lure becomes especially effective: the spoon. Spoons are not new. They’ve been catching fish since long before sonar screens started lighting up the lake. But in winter—when stripers stack deep, feed on lethargic bait, and move in tight groups—a...

Summer striper fishing on Lake Lanier heats up as striped bass move to deeper, cooler waters in the southern part of the lake. For anglers looking to capitalize on these prime conditions, HAWG Spoons from Striper Tackle are among the most effective tools available. Whether you're power reeling, trolling, or casting, the Boss Hawg, Fat Hawg, and Jr. Hawg spoons are designed to target deep-holding stripers with precision. These versatile spoons make a powerful addition to any summer striper tackle setup.