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Name:	bigjohnston -	Reply
Subject:	striper fishing
Date:	7/20/2004 9:59:41 AM

I've been striper fishing on the Alabama River a bunch, but I've never tried Lake Martin. I've heard it's good if you know what you're doing. Is it best fishing above or below the dam? I use a sassy shad and live shad on the river. Are those good bait at the lake? How deep should I be fishing this time of year. Any info is helpful and would be appreciated by me and my fishing buddies. Thanks...

Name:	Chevy4x4 -	Reply
Subject:	striper fishing
Date:	8/4/2004 11:36:29 PM

Well, Below the dam can be a bit dangerous... of course. You can walk, or take your boat. But if you take your boat I highly advise you talk to someone who knows those waters well because you could get in trouble quick (old bridge beams, ect.....) It has been a blast the few times I have done it by shore (catching them in the swift water when the turbines are on is a thrill!!) I have taken my small 14ft boat several times but seem to have better luck from shore. I fish with a 6 inch white grub with a red head. I cast it into the swift water from the east side of the shore below the dam. You might try a spoon...... but they seem to like large bait in the swift water.

For lake fishing try night. Anchor in 50ft or so of water and fish with 4-5 poles 20-30 ft deep if you are wanting to catch large stripe. I use crappie minnows.... or sometimes small brim, or spottails when I can catch them. Personally, I tie up under the 6th column under the Kowleidga bridge. I have caught alot of 15-25 pounders with this method....

But, mayb i'm the only weird guy that fishes like this...... heh, whatever works.... right?

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Subject:	striper fishing
Date:	6/2/2020 3:27:45 AM

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