Anglers reported another good week of striper fishing, and bait seemed to be what the striper preferred. Bait anglers used cut sardines, anchovies, and jumbo live minnows to get bite. One angler reported scoring striper limits while using chicken liver for catfish. Lure anglers also fooled plenty of striper while using small swimbaits, jerkbaits, and tube baits. Larger catfish have been active lately, and anglers fooled them with cut baits, chicken liver, and dip bait. Bass were slow for most anglers, but David Childress of Cope’s had a few amazing days of topwater bass fishing in the aqueduct. Other anglers used drop shot and Senkos for bites in slower moving water.

Contact Cope’s Tackle and Rod Shop at 661-679-6351 or check us out online at Tackle and Rod.com

Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop has the largest selection of fishing tackle in the Central Valley. We carry all the equipment from top manufactures to make your fishing trip more successful! Whether your fishing for Bluegill at a local pond or Bluefin Tuna far offshore we are your one stop shop for all your fishing needs.



Our mantra here at Cope’s is “for fishermen, by fishermen.” All our staff truly enjoy the sport and spend a lot of time helping make sure you are enjoying your time on the water. We can guarantee satisfaction when you enter our store - from tips and tricks to providing you with all the gear you will need to keep you on the water and in the game!



It is not only our goal to provide you with the right gear, we also strive to keep you informed of local events, trips, shows, and fishing opportunities.



Our price match guarantee assures each angler the opportunity to get out on the water with the best gear at the lowest price possible. We make it a point to regularly run deals and sales!


Make sure to follow us and Facebook and Instagram to stay informed!