Summer Lures
#1
Berkley PowerBait Hollow Belly Shad
Color: Pearl White with Black Back · Size: 4.5 inch
Cast parallel to structure and shoreline; work with steady 2–3 ft/sec retrieve with subtle rod twitches. Pre-dawn overcast conditions favor active feeding—stripers will chase baitfish in shallower zones before sun-up.
Striped bass in New England lakes key on shad profiles; 68°F water and overcast pre-dawn conditions trigger aggressive feeding, and the hollow belly design creates realistic displacement and vibration that stripers detect in low-light conditions.
#2
Rapala Original Floater Size 7
Color: Silver · Size: 2.75 inch
Cast near weed edges and drop-offs; use sharp 12–18 inch jerks with 2–3 second pauses. The overcast sky and pre-dawn window extend shallow feeding—stripers will hunt topwater and near-surface zones longer than on bright days.
Overcast pre-dawn conditions and recent rain (0.567" on Jun 23) create ideal jerkbait conditions; stripers are aggressive and will respond to erratic, natural-looking minnow profiles in shallow water before light penetration increases.
#3
Strike King Tour Grade Spinnerbait 1/2 oz
Color: White/Chartreuse · Size: 1/2 oz
Cast and retrieve at steady 2–3 ft/sec with occasional speed bursts; work around submerged structure, drop-offs, and weed lines. The dual-blade design creates vibration and flash that stripers detect in low-light pre-dawn conditions.
Steady barometric pressure and overcast conditions favor reaction baits; the spinnerbait's vibration and flash cut through low-light water and trigger strikes from stripers actively feeding before sunrise in 68°F water.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best lure for Striped Bass fishing at Epping, New Hampshire?
The top-rated lure for Striped Bass at Epping, New Hampshire is the Berkley PowerBait Hollow Belly Shad. Striped bass in New England lakes key on shad profiles; 68°F water and overcast pre-dawn conditions trigger aggressive feeding, and the hollow belly design creates realistic displacement and vibration that stripers detect in low-light conditions.
What technique works best for Striped Bass at Epping, New Hampshire?
Cast parallel to structure and shoreline; work with steady 2–3 ft/sec retrieve with subtle rod twitches. Pre-dawn overcast conditions favor active feeding—stripers will chase baitfish in shallower zones before sun-up.
What color Berkley PowerBait Hollow Belly Shad should I use for Striped Bass at Epping, New Hampshire?
Pearl White with Black Back, size 4.5 inch is recommended for Striped Bass at Epping, New Hampshire in summer.
What are the top lures for Striped Bass at Epping, New Hampshire this summer?
The top lures for Striped Bass at Epping, New Hampshire this summer are: Berkley PowerBait Hollow Belly Shad, Rapala Original Floater Size 7, Strike King Tour Grade Spinnerbait 1/2 oz.
Recommendations last updated: June 2026
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