Striper fishing has been really strong and the summer patterns have remained intact. Last week was actually extremely strong, and lots of angler credit the activity to the Supermom that occurred on the 27th. Maybe it was the usual weather pattern that crated the low flat skies and pesky rain/drizzle. Maybe a combination of both? Either way we’ll take it, especially this time of year! The Method has still been the same as in recent weeks, look for the big schools over the creek and river channel and once you see them, send down the downlines and or the power reelers. Trolling lead core or umbrella rigs is also effective in catching and finding fish. The only difference between now and the last 12 weeks, is the addition of some Fall patterns that are just starting to emerge. We have seen a few, emphasis on a few, schooling fish so keep an eye open for the surface activity. Even if they are up and down quickly, go to where you saw them and do a quick sonar search, you may find them a bunch of ‘em down deep.
With water temps in the low to mid 70’s, you can’t rule out the night time bomber bite. That activity is typically best when the surface temps are between 72 and 60, but generally will start as soon as temps drop below 80. I have used this pattern successfully as early as Labor Day, but generally you only catch small fish until the water reaches the lower 70’s. I have not gotten any feedback on this technique yet, no one has been since fishing has been so strong during the day, but keep it in mind as we move into October.
I’ll Bass fishing a rating somewhere between goo and fair. Fishing seems to be best in the middle part of the lake, which is typical for this time of year. The techniques in that part of the lake are really across the board and the fish are using a variety of depths. Almost any structure may hold fish, and the pattern may change daily, but here are some things to get you started. If you are in the middle or upper parts of the lake, try some Top water on the points and around brush in the mornings, or a buzz baits in the pockets or the backs of the creeks. As the day progresses, worms and jigs around brush, docks, and rocky points should get the bite.
On the lower end, think main lake structures anywhere from 20 to 45 feet. A worm on the drop Shot will be the mainstay, but jigs and booger heads will also be effective. Keep a spoon tied on to drop to fish you see, or to cast to schoolers. The shallow end of the above depth range will be best for numbers, the deeper end yields the bigger fish. The buzz bait will also be effective in the backs of the lower end creeks.
Crappie are perhaps a little inconsistent but for the most part fishing is good. Brush is the key, (A blown down tree qualifies as brush), and it can be free standing brush or brush under/around a dock. Concentrate on a 15 to 20 foot bottom, expect the fish to be 8 to 12. Of course that last set of numbers can vary widely, depending on weather and time of day. Soft plastics and hair jigs will both get the bite!
Good Fishing!
Capt. Mack
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