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Winter Striped Bass Fishing on Lake Hartwell; Why should I consider it?
by Warren Turner
If you can take the cold, winter striped bass fishing is the time for beginners to learn the sport of striped bass fishing because it is very basic. For example, one of the main factors of being successful in striped bass fishing is to be able to find bait. Experienced striped bass fishermen spend a lot of their time looking for schools of baitfish and when they find them, usually the striped bass are holding nearby. And these fish holding near bait are either actively feeding, or will be actively feeding very soon and can thus be caught. Winter fishing makes this task much easier for those that do not fully understand their sonar equipment or can’t afford sonar equipment.
During other times of the year, stripers relate more to specific structural features such as trees, ditches, drops, points, sunken bridges, etc., and anglers must be able to identify those spots and be precise in their boat positioning. Through mid-winter, however, the stripers relate to the baitfish much more than they relate to the bottom, so if a fisherman gets in the right area, he often can find the fish. But where are the right areas?
For the rest of the story, go to:
http://www.stripedbasscc.org/Winter_Fishing_Hartwell.html
BIG STRIPER Tournament a BIG success
This year we are introducing a new concept called the BIG STRIPER tournament where a team can enter multiple times or just once. Each entry is $25 and if a team enter more than once they can actually win multiple places. At the Cherokee Members Reunion tournament we had a total fiel of 78 entries in the tournament with a 100% payback planned. However, Live System's sponsored the event and added to the 1st place payout to bring the prize up to an even $1,000 CASH
The payout is set up to pay 1-place for every 10-paid entries. With 78 entries the payout was to 8-places.
To view the total results and a video of the BIG STRIPER Tournament awards ceremony, go to:
http://www.stripedbasscc.org/NOV-07_BIG_STRIPER_Results.html
By Warren Turner, President SBCC Board of Directors
The buzz is beginning to get around and it is thanks to you, the members!
I am proud to announce that we have recently picked up a new sponsor for our remaining tournaments for the 2008 season. CoreFishingTackle.com has joined us to sponsor the Lady Angler of the Tournament and the Youth Angler of the Tournament. At each tournament, the lady and youth competing with the team that finishing the highest in the 2-fish Team Tournament will receive a special prize compliments of CoreFishingTackle.com.
Kaye Dohnam and Beverly Harkey, two of our Jacob Caulder, Cherokee Youth Angler of the Tournament
previous Lady Angler's of the year taking a hard look http://www.stripedbasscc.org/Nov-07__Youth_AOT.html
at the Lowrance Leader Board.
Additionally, during months when we have no tournaments, CoreFishingTackle.com will also sponsor a free givaway based on your participation on our website in surveys, and special questions. Please join us in welcoming CoreFishing Tackle.com to the SBCC by visiting their website and giving them a chance to add you to their customer base.
I want to point out just a few more things about CoreFishing Tackle.com. The 3 main points to remember about our company:
- We only specialize in Freshwater Striper Fishing Tackle
- We process and ship everything in 24 hours
- Our web site address is important: www.corefishingtackle.com
Live Baiting for stripers
By the Pro Staff at Core Fishing Tackle
Most seasoned freshwater striper fishermen know that live-bait is definitely the best technique for catching the big stripers. Live baiting for stripers is not hard, but for those who are just starting it can be a little overwhelming, so we would like to provide some tips for those just getting started. To get the rest of the information you will need to go to the link below and scroll down on the home page. Announcing another SPOPNSOR:
http://www.corefishingtackle.com/
STRIPERADDICTION.COM
Go to their website at http://www.striperaddiction.com/ and scroll down to the bottom of the home page, or go straight there by going to: http://www.striperaddiction.com/sbccmonthlygiveaway.htm
How do you qualify for the monthly prize?
Remember how the Minn-Kota mystery click goes! Each month, everyone who visits our secret mystery location qualifies for the year-end drawing for a free Minn-kota trolling motor. Nothing required to buy, just visit our sponsors. This special monthly give-away-prize will work hand in hand with our Minn-kota MYSTERY CLICK. Of all the people visiting our secret location, we will pull one of the email addresses and they will win the monthly prize
1- 3-ounce medium double loop rig in Chartreuse/White Value $6.75
This is a fully dressed 3-ounce rig set. Many people call these rigs "parachute" rigs. Although they are different than the parachute rigs used in saltwater for striped bass, these rigs do resemble a parachute when they are bing pulled. They are smaller then the normal umbrella rig allowing for a more concise presentation where the regulations keep the rig down to 1 or 2-hooks, these rigs get the bite on the right jig almost every time. In 2006 and in 2005 thet were responsible for several tournament wins and high finishe by some fishermen who wanted them to be keep a secret. But now the secret is out, thanks to guys like Jim Orrick and others who know they work.
To get your own set and increase your catch, go by Rene's site and orger yourself a few.
http://www.striperaddiction.com/
One of the most important aspects of striped bass fishing is using live bait. But what bait is more effective and how can you tell them apart? If you are unsure of your knowledge of the various types of live bait, or if you just want a refresher course, please join us for our first of several articles on Baitfish.
For this issue we have expanded the information on Alwife and Blueback Herring. Go to the following link to see that information:
http://www.stripedbasscc.org/Bait_Fish.html
