Striped bass, or simply "stripers," are a premiere saltwater sportfish
that can grow to over 50 pounds and swim in giant schools that will
churn the surface of the water to a froth as they feed on baitfish,
creating heart-pumping, fast-paced fly fishing. Originally native to the
eastern United States, they have also been introduced to the West Coast
as well as thousands of inland reservoirs, and the rivers that flow into
them, making stripers one of the most widely distributed and accessible
sportfish in the world. In this comprehensive guide, author John Field
describes foods they eat, the best flies and methods to imitate those
foods, and where today's angler stands the best chance of catching a
trophy fish. Top guides, creative tiers, and marine biologists
contribute their experience and expertise to this book.