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    I'm just trying to learn this fish. I assume that during the day(summer), the fish are near the bottom in deep water. Correct?

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    Correct. Due to remodeling the house I haven't been able to go much since spring. Hopefully, that'll get better soon and my first trip will be in deep water with herring about 2 cranks off the bottom. Typically that works well from mid July- mid September. Always be on the lookout for some schooling activity as an overcast day can wake up the topwater action. Also, early mornings and late afternoons you should find some hybrids feeding on midlake humps. If you find that, it's gonna be fast and furious.

    Let us know how you're doing, since I can't go now, the reports keep the excitement level up.
    Look up boone boys on youtube. He does a good job of explaining how and why he fishes the way he does.

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    Another consideration for the Summer is the thermocline. The Stripers can't be below it or they'll die from lack of oxygen. In the deep south, some lakes have oxygen lines installed to prevent the "fish kills" associated with this issue. I had some pictures of what that looks like on a graph. If I can find em, I'll share. There's a spot on Clarks Hill (where I normally fish) that's very good in late summer until the thermocline makes it uninhabitable for the stripers. When that happens, they go to the upper and lower ends of the lake to find more dissolved oxygen in the water.
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    they are always above the thermocline in the summer in Texas
    but some lakes don't form thermoclines in these parts for various reasons
    mid lake humps often hold them and edges of old river channels mid lake as well
    live baits are best here , and longear sunfish are really tough and durable
    I like them better than shad myself due to their toughness AND
    they will let you know well before they get bit
    they panic big time right before a striper or hybrid takes them
    your rod tip will vibrate like crazy right before a take
    oh the tricks I might know to ketch them big ole fisheez ....
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    I fish 1/2 oz rooster tails for them in summer heat. On the main lake they will stay close to a creek or channel. During the sunny part of the day, they slip up on the flats to feed. We have several spots that have early morning jumps, that are a blast. I usually take the grandkids in the morning to chase the jumps. They call it fast and furious fishing.

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    Sorry, I forgot I drag those rooster tails. I l let them hit the bottom, then reel just enough to get them spinning and let them hit bottom again. The fish almost always hit them on the drop.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DWILL View Post
    Sorry, I forgot I drag those rooster tails. I l let them hit the bottom, then reel just enough to get them spinning and let them hit bottom again. The fish almost always hit them on the drop.

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    they often use "slabs" here in that same presentation . pretty deadly if they are down deep for sure
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