12-08-2003, 07:54 AM
Okay SM what's the deal. Isn't this the second trip you've struck out at Mead. I posted my best baits for Mead on Nighthawks t-day trip but just for you here goes. Chicken liver works great for both cats and strippers. I usully run a double rig on bottom with liver and anchovies but livers work 80% better. For the really big fish try a buying some old shrimp and either stink it up some more or just fish it semi-fresh.
The cats and strippers should be out in the deeper water near the dam but you should be able to find them cruising the coves and bays in that area. Overson arm has always been good to me but the big boys only come here during the spawn in spring time. Try fishing more during the dark in the summer months, but during fall and spring, cooler water could change the habits some but not enough to mess with you head.
Maybe I'll make run down some time after finals and see what we can do.
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The cats and strippers should be out in the deeper water near the dam but you should be able to find them cruising the coves and bays in that area. Overson arm has always been good to me but the big boys only come here during the spawn in spring time. Try fishing more during the dark in the summer months, but during fall and spring, cooler water could change the habits some but not enough to mess with you head.
Maybe I'll make run down some time after finals and see what we can do.
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