Small Striper

[agelesssone]

Went out for a couple hours today, had one striper on, he got off.
Caught this one , 33 inches, 15 lbs. Had one more pick up and run but he dropped the bait.
Nice afternoon to be out on the water.
I had to leave right at prime time cause the wife had to work tonight.http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161027/57a5bcfc897a791bde8359484bb230f2.jpg

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[notorious]

All sizes of bait (and game fish) is in the discharge for the steam plant at the barrier...seems to follow the east side/eddy of the bank down. Mornings appear the best, however afternoon should not be discounted.

[Heiny57]

Good one, are you on Preist?

[agelesssone]

Not on Priest, on the Cumberland.
A fish thus size on Priest this time of the season is a rarity.
Unless someone is catching them that I'm not aware of.
Not many stripers or hybrids being caught on Priest in September or October.
Bait is rampant there now and hard to compete with

[StriperFan]

Still a nice fish, good keeping size! Another week till I can get out again, so looking at pics is the next best thing, other than prepping gear. And I've done that.

[dhd123]

I've fished Priest for hybrids a couple of mornings each week during Sept and Oct. 2 out of 3 times I can find them topwater. I'm certainly no expert and just got hooked on hybrids this year, but will share what I've learned. Back in Sept, they started between daybreak and sunrise, now it's shifted closer to 10 or after before I see them. I try to anticipate where they'll be, but they're pretty unpredictable. By the time I paddle out to where they are, they often are winding down. Topwater action typically lasts about an hour in 5 minute bursts. Finally figured out how to get them on the hook, - they are more skittish than in the spring. What works for me is a 2" or shorter skirted popper, with at least a 5 foot fluorocarbon leader. They won't hit bigger lures (perhaps because the smaller lure matches current bait size), and shorter leaders spook them too. Longer leader = more fish. Cast where they just splashed our boiled, and make a racket with the lure. If they hit and miss, keep working it, even faster. I've caught several within 3 feet of the yak. When they go down, I throw a Little George spinner. With its weight, I can cast it far and cover lots of area. Might catch one or two that way, but mainly it helps me pass the time until they surface again. Also, I think they like colder days better than warmer, and sunny better than cloudy, and choppy more than smooth. Hope this help. Good luck and be safe.


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[StriperFan]

Fall seems to be most on the move and unpredictable. If you have an area they are known to work, set up and give it some time. For sure they will be moving.