I am about ready to get after the Stripers, but have no idea where to start on the Rez... Way up toward the LowHead, in the river channel, or out in the open water near the dam? Any help would sure be appreciated...
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I am about ready to get after the Stripers, but have no idea where to start on the Rez... Way up toward the LowHead, in the river channel, or out in the open water near the dam? Any help would sure be appreciated...
We used to catch them in the channel in main lake, this time of year. We would troll big jigs.
we always do it along the edge of the river out from roses bluff. better to go during the week. sat and sun ya have to dodge jet skis and pleasure boats.Quote:
Originally Posted by CliffordN
OKAY CLIFFORD . I THINK YOU NEED TO CALM DOWN AND SETTLE ON ONE FISH TYPE TO CATCH AT A TIME . ARE YOU WILL BE CATCHING CATFISH . THEY WILL HANG AROUND THE S CURVE IN THE SUMMER . DON'T CHANGE YOUR MIND SO MUCH . IT HAS TO HURT .:Rofl
They run some time soon. Not sure when but it should be coming up. I've sat just outside the tail race at Lowhead and tossed on top, then let the jig spill over. BAMM,
Haha, Thump you know I like to catch em all!
CATCH WHAT'S BITING . NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT .
Rose's Bluff river ledges should have some.
OK, now the other question... How big are these fish? 5 to 10 pounds, or bigger?
Some are alot bigger. I've caught them up around 12 pounds. most I catch are in the 6-8 pound range
Alright, that will work... Thanks DonDon!
Btw, they are fine eating no matter what anyone else tells you. When you filet them, leave a thin layer of meat on the skin and cut out the blood line. That's what makes them taste bad
Trolled all over Roses Bluff area this morning with no action...
NOT HOLDING YOUR MOUTH RIGHT .
Sounds about right!
Got a hot tip on another part pf the lake! They gonna be in trouble soon...
Side images helps. I like to ease around a few spots until I find them, then I'll pull bandit 300s through them. Even catch a few crappie in the same area.
Well, now I guess I'm gonna need a SI lesson too, cause I've been all of the lower lake and haven't found em yet!
Did you ever find that ledge we were talking about?
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I found the exact spot where you were catching the Crappie, but there was a great difference in where I thought you found the Stripers, and where I was told by someone else that you had found them...
I was trying to reach you this morning to see if you were headed out again, but gave up and just went out exploring. They were not in the main channel or anywhere in 12 to 15 feet of water from the weather station all the way up to Three Prong... I criss crossed the area thoroughly, for nearly three hours...
:RoflSEND AROUND THE OTHER SIDE TOMORROW MATT .
Hahaha, my brother came into town and I haven't been back out. I only caught those stripers pushing cranks off of the ledge out from the fannin flats. I didn't have much luck for crappie in goose lake out from the weather station but I did hear of some good reports from that area.
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Who would want to tangle with them critters?? Get enough grief out of catfish, I often wonder which will be the 1st to snap my trolling rods like a twig, a cat or stripe? Why I prefer mono, I overlook my drag sometimes :Rofl
I sure wasn't looking for them, but they found me! I enjoy catching them the few times that I have but that was always casting jigs and rattle traps into the school when they would push the shad schools to the surface and go nuts. It sure was a different story pushing cranks. They made quite a mess of things! Still enjoyed the surprise but that's not quite the technique I would prefer to catch them by. They surely put a load on those PST's
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It's something different to do, and obviously not as easy as it sounds... Big lake, and schools that don't sit still long make for an interesting game of hide and seek! And, the more I catch, the less you will have problems with...
Headed out to try again in a few minutes!
Fair enough, sounds like they are a blast to catch and can be a workout once you get into them. I did a little research and found two good articles, you probably have already read them. There are two guys I would try to get in touch with if I was serious about stripes on the Rez. One is Bobby Cleveland and the other Brad Chappell, may not hurt to take a guided trip with bchappell and let him teach you about graphing the schools, techniques he uses etc. I don't know either one of these gentlemen, and by what the article says there are not a lot of guys chasing stripes down there. So I'm sure the folks who chase them aren't as tight lipped as crappie and bass fishermen. Anyway, good luck today, hope you catch a boatload, here are the two articles.Quote:
Originally Posted by CliffordN
Under the Radar How to catch Ross Barnetts stripers and hybrid bass - Mississippi Sportsman Content, LA
Earning your stripes Best bets for Ross Barnett stripers - Mississippi Sportsman Content, LA
They won again today, but I will find them before long. The black bass were schooling and busting shad, and I thought I had it figured out. But, it was the wrong fish... So, we will be back out there tomorrow, and trying again!
Still a good day buddy, beats working that's for sure. You will find them, sooner or later, it's the pursuit that counts. If it was me, I would be trolling (pulling) crankbaits all over the Rez.. you can locate most any type of fish with this method. Y'all aren't even restricted to 4 poles per person are ya? I would pull 8 poles solo if I could (restricted to 4), least till I figured them out, colors and depth etc. Then once located you can more target specific fish then, presentation, bait etc. Good luck, don't give up!!
They are some fun to catch plus good table fare if cleaned properly. Just got to leave all the red meat on the carcus n cut the blood line out. I've had 4-5 on at the same time by myself pulling cranks. Had 2 each of 8,12 and 16 foot poles out wjenI ran through a school at Lost Rabbit. I loosened the drag and took them on one at the time, got 3 in the boat. Alll we're over 8 pounds. Just got to take your time n not panic. These ain't white bass on a short line, they'll stay out there so you don't get tangled unless you rush them in