If you are out and there are a lot of waves on the shore, or wind, try to find a sheltered bank. At least it seems that I do better on banks that have little wind and waves. I also prefer bluffs that are close to the main channel.

As for lures, I make all my own. Commercial stuff, I would have a 7 inch red fin, a 5 inch red fin (jointed and straight), a bomber (long A), sliver (5 inch), and bucktail jigs (3/8 and 1/2 oz). Use a twin tail spinner bait trailer or twister tail grub on the jig. I know a number of anglers are moving to the 5 inch red fin cause it is closer to the size of the Alewifes the stripers are feeding on. Some nights, they still prefer the 7 inch. If I was not hearing much topwater activity, I would concentrate on the bomber, sliver, and bucktail. A few casts with one, then grab another rod and throw one of the other baits. Some nights they seem to prefer one lure over the others. Other nights, they'll hit anything you put in front of them.

I don't like it when the water is high either...spend too much time fighting trees for my lures back!

Andrew