How much line should you let out when trolling for striped?
Each reel should have at least 300′ of wire line. My reels all have 350′ of . 028 type 304 Stainless, marked every 50′ with at least 200 yards of 80 pound test monofilament backing.
What kind of line do you use for stripers?
For school bass, or on bay and inshore waters, a 7-foot light to medium rod, carrying 12- to 20-pound line will handle most casting and drifting chores, with both natural baits and lures.
Is Lake Kerr good fishing?
Kerr (Buggs Island) Lake has one of the best largemouth bass fisheries in the country. Surveys on largemouth bass indicate high rates of reproduction and growth. Fishing during the fall and winter is typically best from Goat Island to the Clarksville Bridge, although fish may be found throughout the lake.
Is there spotted bass in Kerr Lake?
There are about 10 black bass species. Hodges said commission fish surveys indicate largemouth and spotted bass actually have increased in W. Kerr Scott Reservoir in recent years. He said the hybridized state of spotted and Alabama bass populations in W.
How fast should you troll for stripers?
According to the Fishaholics, when fish are less active, the ideal speed is about 2.0 to 2.5 mph. When the fish does not bite, or the bite is tough, it is better to go below to 2.0 mph. However, if striped basses are active, you can opt for a higher speed between 2.5 and 3.5 mph.
What should I use to troll for striped bass?
A big fish lure, bunker spoons are well known for catching trophy striped bass. When slow trolled, these large keel weighted sheet metal spoons wobble with a wide swimming pattern. Their action is something big bass can’t pass up!
What line should I use for bass?
For bass/walleye/northern pike fishing, use 8-pound test and up. There are three basic types of fishing line: monofilament, fluorocarbon and braid. Monofilament line is the most popular. If you have only one rod, monofilament line is the way to go.
What is the deepest part of Kerr Lake?
100′
Kerr Lake/Max depth