I think fatheads are OK. I buy a pound or 2 per year and add them. They don't last but while they do are a good food source for smaller fish. I don't think they would be of much benefit for Stripers. The energy expended probably wouldn't be equal to the protien received on larger fish. I don't think you can beat plain old bluegill. They act like they are on a combination of Viagra and Spanish Fly. My redears also didn't make it. Nor did my coppernose.