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Striped bass are popular targets along the coast from New England to the Mid-Atlantic due to their diversity. They can be found feeding on various prey, including crabs, shrimp, herring, and sand eels.
However, come fall, menhaden become the key baitfish. Also known as "bunker" or "pogies", menhaden are a crucial food source, measuring 8 to 14 inches and rich in protein-rich oil that helps striped bass grow big.
Menhaden are one of the most important fish in the ocean.
Author's summary: Catch big stripers with menhaden this fall.