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Texas Striper Fishing: Skilled Angler's Dream

Get ready for a top-notch striper fishing adventure on Texas waters with CHOKE EM Guide Service. This trip is tailor-made for skilled anglers looking to challenge themselves and land some trophy stripers. With room for 2-3 experienced fishermen, you'll have the undivided attention of your guide as you target both striped bass and sand bass using cutting-edge techniques. Whether you're casting lures or using live shad, this trip promises a day of non-stop action and the chance to fill your cooler with some real beauties.

What to Expect on the Water

This ain't your average fishing charter. From the moment you step on board, you'll be in for a fast-paced, hands-on experience. Your guide will kick things off by sharing the day's game plan, based on current conditions and where the fish are biting. We'll hit up proven hotspots that consistently produce quality stripers and sand bass. Expect to cover a good bit of water as we move between productive areas. You'll need to stay on your toes - when we find the fish, it's often fast and furious action. Your guide will be right there with you, offering tips on presentation and helping you dial in your technique for maximum success.

Techniques That Hook the Big Ones

We don't mess around with cookie-cutter approaches here. Your guide will adapt tactics based on what's working best that day. In the cooler months, we might focus on slow-trolling big swimbaits or working deep structure with jigging spoons. When the water warms up, topwater action can be explosive - there's nothing like seeing a big striper crush a walking bait on the surface. Live bait fishing with shad is always a solid producer, especially when targeting those lunker stripers. We'll show you how to present the bait naturally and detect those subtle strikes. Throughout the day, your guide will break down the patterns we're seeing and why certain techniques are outperforming others. It's all about expanding your striper fishing toolkit.

Species You'll Want to Hook

Striped Bass: The star of the show, Texas stripers are hard-fighting and grow to impressive sizes. These powerful fish often school up, meaning when you find them, the action can be non-stop. Stripers in our waters commonly range from 5-15 pounds, with trophy fish pushing well over 20 pounds. They're structure-oriented and love to ambush bait, which makes for exciting fishing whether you're working points, humps, or open water. The best striper fishing typically happens in the cooler months, but we target them year-round by adapting our tactics.

Sand Bass (White Bass): While stripers get most of the glory, don't sleep on the sand bass. These scrappy fighters punch above their weight class and often school in huge numbers. A typical sand bass runs 1-2 pounds, but bigger ones approaching 3 pounds aren't uncommon. They share many of the same habitats as stripers and often mix in with their larger cousins. Sand bass are especially fun on light tackle and can provide fast action when the stripers are being finicky. The spawn in late winter/early spring can produce some of the most exciting fishing of the year as they stack up in creeks and rivers.

Why Anglers Keep Coming Back

Our repeat customers tell us it's the combination of quality fish, hands-on learning, and the thrill of the hunt that keeps them booking year after year. Unlike some guides who just put you on fish, we focus on teaching you why we're catching them and how to replicate that success on your own. You'll leave with a deeper understanding of striper behavior and the techniques that consistently produce. Plus, there's the excitement of never knowing when that next cast might connect with the fish of a lifetime. The camaraderie of a small group setting lets you really dial in your skills without feeling crowded or rushed.

Top Catches This Season

While every day on the water is different, we've been seeing some exceptional fish lately. Several clients have landed stripers in the 15-20 pound class, with a few true monsters pushing 30 pounds coming to the boat. The sand bass fishing has been equally impressive, with limits of chunky 2-3 pounders becoming the norm. One group last week put over 50 fish in the boat during a half-day trip, with several stripers topping 10 pounds in the mix. Whether you're after numbers or that personal best, the fishing has been firing on all cylinders.

Time to Book Your Spot

If you're an experienced angler looking to up your striper game, this is the trip for you. With our focused approach and small group size, you'll have every opportunity to land some truly impressive fish. Remember, we'll clean and package your catch at the end of the day, so you can head home with some of the best-eating fish around. Spots fill up fast, especially during prime seasons, so don't wait to lock in your date. Give us a call or book online to reserve your striper adventure. Just keep in mind that deposits are non-refundable, so choose your day wisely. Get ready to experience some of the best striper fishing Texas has to offer!