Striped Bass Fishing With Nomad Design Lures
Striped Bass, or “Stripers,” are one of America’s most iconic and unpredictable game fish. They’re the ultimate nomads thriving in saltwater, brackish bays, and even freshwater rivers and lakes. From the rocky coasts of Maine to the Sacramento Delta and the mighty Chesapeake Bay, Stripers roam far and wide, always on the hunt and always adapting.
Part of the magic of Striped Bass is their diversity. You’ll find them chasing sand eels offshore, crushing bunker on the surface, or feeding on worms in the shallows. They’ll eat almost anything, but figuring out what they want on any given day is the real challenge.
Every Striper season begins with the spring spawn. As the water warms, they move into freshwater systems like the Hudson and Delaware Rivers to breed. After spawning, they scatter, some lingering in the rivers, others heading out to sea. By summer, massive schools push north into New England’s cooler waters, feeding heavily until their fall migration south begins again.
To consistently catch Stripers, you need to match your approach to their behavior and the bait around them. That’s where Nomad Design’s lineup shines, built from real on-water experience and designed for every phase of the Striper’s journey.
Swimming Plugs
The Shikari is a perfect all-around swimmer through-wired for strength with a tungsten weight transfer for long casts. For something truly unique, the Maverick combines a swimming plug’s profile with Nomad’s Patented Auto Tune™ System, giving it an irresistible wobble that triggers strikes in back bays and estuaries.
Topwater Lures
Nothing beats a Striper exploding on a topwater lure. The Chug Norris creates massive surface commotion, while the Dartwing delivers a sleek walk-the-dog action that drives big fish crazy. When the bait is on top (especially bunker) “bow to the cow” and let the surface chaos unfold.
Trolling Lures
When Stripers go deep, trolling becomes the go-to method. The DTX Inshore models are engineered to run true and straight, covering huge sections of water and staying perfectly balanced at trolling speeds. Whether you’re in the bays or offshore, these lures find fish when others can’t
Finally, we get to Jigging & Vibing for Striped Bass. When the Stripers are holding deep and feeding on sand eels or herring, it’s time to jig. Nomad’s Streaker and Buffalo Jigs are proven Striper catchers, while the Vertrex Vibe has quickly become a favorite among sharpies. Its unique vibration and action are irresistible from pre-spawn shallows to deep offshore structure.
Striped Bass fishing is never the same twice and that’s what makes it addictive. They’re constantly on the move, adapting to new baits, and keeping anglers guessing. At Nomad Design, every lure we build is Crafted by Experience, designed to handle the toughest conditions and help you connect with these incredible fish.
Wherever you find them from surf to skiff to offshore ledge, Nomad has the tools to keep you in the action. Tight lines!
