[JohnR]

Down East, alot of the smaller schoolie striper lures are on the cheap side. Poppers like the creek chub and striper swipers should not cost 7$ anywhere. Get a good hunt through some of the tackle shops and you'll probably see them for around 5 bucks. Also, be sure to rummage through the clearance bins as you will often find something good cheap... Not knowing where you live, some of the shops in the more touristy areas can get expensive for lures and such but a little searching will do you well. Always fish a teaser like a bucktail or small fly at the same time your using that popper or soft plastic. You'll find a major increase in fish taking one or the other and often both!!