Friday, April 29, 2011

What You May Want To Know About Lake Cumberland Striper Fishing

By Mallory Hinton


This is one of the largest lakes were engineered by the Army Corps. It is over one hundred miles long, and has over 1200 miles of shoreline. It is located on the banks of the Cumberland River in Kentucky. There is nothing to compare with Lake Cumberland striper fishing.

This body of water is home to a tremendous population of striped bass. These fish can get over thirty two inches long, and are a joy to catch. You can find them in deep water, or right off the shoreline. The trick is to know when, and where, the fish are biting at any particular time.

They have been protected for years by size limitations and quantity restrictions. These laws are strictly enforced. You must get a license before you fish, and show that you understand the laws. Since you are limited in how many fish you can catch, you may want to try for the bigger fish. They give a good fight, and some of them are record breaking. A guide can usually show you where your best chances are for catching a big one.

A guide is familiar with the haunts of the stripers and knows what conditions will attract them to an area. The temperature of the water fluctuates, and bass populations will tend to seek the warmest water. They like muddy flats and shallows as well. The guides watch these fish carefully and keep records of their catch locations.

An experienced fisherman can catch large bass right up close to the shore. They use a technique where the jig is cast up onto the shore rather than in the water. In shallow water, a jig cast may frighten a large fish, and chase it away. The jig is bounced off the shore, and into the water, where it continues its way in short bounces. This movement attracts the bass, and will often get you your fish.

If there are windy conditions, you can use them to drive the bass to you. They will follow the bait fish as they struggle against the currents produced by the wind. If your lure is waiting there, you may get a hit.

A good reason to hire a guide for the day is their boat. They will head out into the deep waters, and you can try and catch the deep water dwellers. When a school hits out on the water, it is an amazing and exciting experience. It may seem like the whole school of fish is attacking one line after another. Boaters will usually use sonar equipment to get an idea where these schools are lurking.

Striped bass are a lot of fun to catch. They can put up a good fight, and it is very exciting to bring one in. This area is a perfect place to go for stripers. There are plenty of cabins and other lodgings available, and a number of excellent guides to get you started. You will have a great time catching stripers here.

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