02-15-2011, 06:28 AM
Powell is unfortunately well on it's way to a bust year for stripers with them having eaten themselves out of house and home. I was there three weeks ago and 1 of every 5 were very skinny and unhealthy. Most had empty stomachs, except for some crawdads, and a few who had found some stray shad still around.
Check Waynes site for more accurate predictions, as he has posted much more detailed information, after all, he is the master.
The remaining species will hopefully continue to thrive with the lake levels lowering temporarily with releases before the runoff helping to regenerate some nutrients. It will be interesting to see what happens. Nonetheless, the striper bite is pretty hot because they're starving. Anchovies or spoons are the ticket, 40-50+ in the boat per day is normal if you can get a school rumbling!
They're deeper and slower right now, so adjust accordingly. I'll be back down the 1st weekend of March, so let me know if you would like an update!
Check Waynes site for more accurate predictions, as he has posted much more detailed information, after all, he is the master.
The remaining species will hopefully continue to thrive with the lake levels lowering temporarily with releases before the runoff helping to regenerate some nutrients. It will be interesting to see what happens. Nonetheless, the striper bite is pretty hot because they're starving. Anchovies or spoons are the ticket, 40-50+ in the boat per day is normal if you can get a school rumbling!
They're deeper and slower right now, so adjust accordingly. I'll be back down the 1st weekend of March, so let me know if you would like an update!