Striped Bass Report November 20, 2009

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Striper action is improving as water temps begin to drop. Last Friday while out with Larry P. we boated 9 stripers on a half day charter. All our fish were caught on downrods at 35-40 depths using live bluebacks and rainbow trout. Using the live rainbows produces well this time of year. This is especially true when water temperatures get down to the mid to low 50′s. Floating live trout on planer boards and balloons is also working well. Don’t forget to watch the birds this time of year. Diving loons and seagulls will always point you to where the Stripers are holding. I have seen Stripers in all areas of the lake from Shoal creek all the way up to the Gainesville Marina area. The North end of the lake should continually start to hold more as the Stripers always migrate towards the upper reaches of the lake in November and December.  I have heard some reports of bass being caught jigging spoons and drop-shoting. November and December is a good time to get into the spots as they bunch up under the schools of bait. I will be out the rest of the week and will report back soon.