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[nomad60]

Originally Posted by txnative

Nomad,

Go below cheatham dam on the generator side. I would try to be there before dusk and have a spot near the boils. Use a 3-way swivel with a 1 1/2-2 oz weight and a zoom split tail trailer (the kind you would use on a spinnerbait) threaded on a size 2-2/0 bait holder hook. Youcan sub out the split tail with a zoom super fluke, super fluke jr, or the original fluke. I like pearl or white ice colors. Toss the rig into the leading edge of the boils and maintain contact as it bounces along the bottom. Be sure to have plenty of extra weights, hooks, and swivels. I use 20-30 lb braid as a mainline and 15-20 lb berkley big game for my leaders.

An alternative is a 3/4-1 oz jighead with a super fluke. Same basic premise, but you may want to use different retrieves along with the bounce n drift.

The above techniques are more acclimated to bank fishing. If you are in a boat, I would use a Carolina-rig with live shad or a 7-8" skippie. Stripers will eat bigger baits, but the smaller baits will fast-track you to a striper, although it may not be a wall-hanger. Either cast the rig into the boils or drift it downstream. DO NOT ANCHOR BELOW DAMS...PERIOD !!! The Corps doesn't need another statistic to use against us.

If cheatham opens its floodgates, a 1 oz jighead/super fluke combo is tough to beat, and casting into the roughest, swiftest water can lead to fast action. Above all, be careful.


Chris

I think that's a great idea as Cheatham dam isn't really that far from here. I don't think I'd feel comfortable enough to fish below the dam in my boat so shore it will be. Thanks a lot for the tips and advice. If I do catch one before I keel over I'll be sure to report back LOL

[nomad60]

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