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The best bait for striper fish is the bait that most closely matches what the fish are actively feeding on in your area. In Connecticut and Long Island Sound, that often means bunker, also called menhaden. However, live eels, mackerel, spot, clams, and fresh cut bait can also be effective under the right conditions. There is no single bait that will outperform every other option on every fishing trip. The season, location, tide, water depth, water temperature, and available f