NEW Striped Bass Gear That Catches GIANTS! NEW Rods, Reels, Lures - Surf Fishing

BOOK A TRIP: www.smoochandrelease.com In this video, I’m breaking down the new fishing gear I’ll be using this season before we get back on the water full-time! From striped bass baits to inshore rods, reels, and soft plastics, this is a full tackle talk covering what’s coming with me into the surf, back bays, and kayak this spring and summer. Once the warm weather fully kicks in, we’re switching to on-the-water content—teaching you how to read water, fish sandbars, find bait, and catch BIG striped bass consistently. But for now… let’s dial in the gear that’s going to make it happen. 🔥 WHAT’S IN THIS VIDEO: Full breakdown of NEW striped bass fishing gear Best soft plastics for stripers (shrimp, squid, paddle tails) How to fish Nomad Design Switcher Shrimp & Dozer Minnows My go-to twitch baits, darters, and topwater lures Inshore & kayak rod setups for fluke, stripers & bluefish Honest first impressions on new rods & reels for 2026 Why natural bait colors are dominating right now 🐟 KEY BAITS COVERED: Shrimp imitations (game changer for pressured stripers) Paddle tails for back bay & surf fishing Squid soft plastics for night fishing & spring runs Twitch baits & darters (yellow, black/purple, bone colors) Peanut bunker & spearing imitations 🎯 RODS & REELS: Lightweight finesse setups for fluke & inshore stripers Medium-heavy setups for plugs, darters & swim baits Kayak fishing rod setups for versatility Spinning vs baitcasting gear breakdown 📈 WHAT’S COMING NEXT Once the bite heats up, expect: On-the-water striped bass tutorials How to read tides, rips, and structure Finding bait (bunker, spearing, squid) EXACT retrieves that catch fish Spring & summer striper patterns 📲 STAY UPDATED ON THE BITE: Join my exclusive fishing channel for real-time reports on striped bass, bluefish, fluke, and more! https://ig.me/j/AbYlUaFtDO_k0eiU/ Be sure to check out the full Striper Education playlist, and if you want hands-on help, links to my guide service, fishing log template, and surf fishing camps are in the description below. PLAYLIST LINK:    • HOW TO CATCH Striped Bass Surf Fishing Edu...   AJ's rod: https://battle-fish-rods.myshopify.co... Cashion Rods: https://www.cashionrods.com/?srsltid=... Subscribe for more striped bass fishing content every week. Use code "GRBF" at checkout on https://6thsensefishing.com/ for 10% off your order! Questions? Drop them below and I’ll help you dial in your setup so you can catch more stripers this spring. 🎣 Book a Guided Trip: SmoochandRelease.com 👕 Merch: SmoochandRelease.com 🧒 Kids Fishing Camps (Limited Spots Available) – Register before they fill! https://smoochandrelease.com/book-a-t... HELP SUPPORT US BY USING THIS LINK WHEN PURCHASING OFF OF THE ZMAN WEBSITE: https://zmanfishing.com?sca_ref=10847... 📌 Links & Resources: Book a fishing trip with my guide service: https://smoochandrelease.com/book-a-trip Join our kids surf fishing camp this summer (limited slots!): https://smoochandrelease.com/book-a-trip (Young Anglers Camp Tab) Buy a Surf Fishing Only Hat here: https://smoochandrelease.com/shop/ols... 🔥 Custom bucktails: https://smoochandrelease.com/shop/ols... Purchase our 'SURF FISHING ONLY' Hats here: https://smoochandrelease.com/shop/ols... If you’re serious about surf fishing this spring, hit subscribe — I’ve got more breakdowns coming on reading water, choosing spots, timing tides, and on-the-water fish catches. Stay Reel. Smooch and Release. I'll see you on the water. Follow us on: Instagram: @surfcasterbarbie @getreelbassfishing Facebook:   / getreelbassfishing   Book a trip: https://smoochandreleasefishingguides... Buy some merch and gear: https://smoochandrelease.com/ Join our private fishing Facebook group:   / 1119893886113481   Subscribe here: @GetReelBassFishing Subscribe to our Smooch and Release Channel: @smoochandrelease Subscribe to our Outdoor Channel: @pkoutdoorsman Follow me on Fishbrain: @ thefishingguide @getreelbassfishing Follow AJ: Instagram: @battlefishcharters Connect with me: LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK #stripedbass #surffishing #saltwaterfishing Use code "GRBF" at checkout on waterlandco.com for 15% off your entire order of the best Polarized Fishing Sunglasses! I love the SOBROs, they are the ones you see me wearing in every single video for the last 3 years!