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Fishing for Striped Bass in the Summer

Fishing for Striped Bass in the Summer

When it comes to big striped bass, Alabama has some serious big ‘uns.   The sun is barely up, and this July morning is already getting hot. The water is moving just a bit, and the shadows under the trees on the shoreline are growing lighter. The birds are...
Tips for Sheepshead Fishing

Tips for Sheepshead Fishing

Look for sheepies around hard structure.   The tide was moving strongly out to the Gulf, and the rocks of the jetty were slippery with the slopping of the waves and the green slime growing on the rocks. I had to concentrate on keeping my feet secure on the wet...
What Makes a Hybrid Striped Bass?

What Makes a Hybrid Striped Bass?

A tribe of hybrid striped bass, all closely related, live in big schools and inhabit big lakes to tempt anglers.     The surface of the lake reflected the colors of the sunrise. All was peaceful, calm, and serene. Suddenly, what looked like small explosions...
Tailrace Smallmouth and Striper Bass Fishing

Tailrace Smallmouth and Striper Bass Fishing

Some of the biggest game fish can be found below the massive dams of lakes.   Clear, powerful water swirled and rolled at the foot of the massive dam that stretched from one side of the Tennessee River to the other side. The water swirled in boat-lifting humps,...

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