Striper success has a different look at the end of the fall run.

When the hunt for big stripers begins to feel like work, go catch some schoolies and soothe the soul.

As waters warm and more baitfish arrive, bass start looking upward, and fishermen can celebrate the new striper season with the excitement of light-tackle topwater fishing.

Get into saltwater fly-fishing with schoolie striped bass

When targeting schoolie or “slot-size” stripers, downsize your tackle and baits.

Schoolie stripers are the perfect fly rod target, whether you’re just learning to cast or you’ve been fly-fishing for decades.