First of all get rid of the lead core

mono and flourcarbon is the way to go. the majority of your fish while trolling will be small, your line is not getting down deep enough. Anchor up in deep water, chum

chum

chum

You are not going to get big fish if you don't chum consistantly. Only stay in an area 15 - 20 minutes if not catching you must move to another spot, DISCIPLINE; DISCIPLINE; is one of the keys to sucessfull stripe bass fishing.