I had 1 this morning in 12 minutes, 2 more blow ups. Got it on "last cast" (my alarm was going off to head home for work). About 18-19 inches, caught on this (in the Trout color): https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Ima_Big_Stik_175_Walking_Bait/descpage-IMABGST.html
That was Thursday am for me. Fly fishing. Crazy how fast work time comes when you fish in the am.
Decent last night in South Portland. 10+ in 2 hours on the 140 size husky jerk (which I specifically buy for stripers and pike. If a jerkbait gets destroyed or lost or toothed, I'd rather it be $6 instead of $15-$27). Biggest around 22", most were that 15" class. 1-4' of water, just thick with Silversides. Busting all over the place but couldn't get any on top.
Whatever works. I have some RM Smith plugs worth a few husky jerks.