Trying to narrow down hundreds of striped bass lures to the top 25 is ... while the LittleNeck Popper flies through the air like a dart, easily reaching sandbars or rips far off the beach.

Coastal striped bass range from the Carolinas to Maine ... and some fishing pliers . As for lures and flies, here are the ones I always have on hand. My brands of choice are Bass Kandy Delights ...

Ben Whalley’s saltwater flies elegantly balance form and function and represent a deep connection to fishing heritage.