Getting Started

[Addicted to Creeks]

So im interested in getting started at least trying to hook into a striper. I am also completely unfamiliar with this type of fishing. What size rod, line, baits am i going to need. i would prefer to use artificials and my best lake would be those that have a boat rental service so any advice is appreciated thanks

[Polar Bear]

Norfork Lake, mid April to late May, head for the dam early and late, throw big topwaters around the dam area and main lake points in that area. Hang on tight! They're either on or off; not much in between.

[Feathers and Fins]

Where are you located would help for which lake.

[SgtChuck64]

On Norfork, Teal Point Resort has the best selection of rental boats. Tracey Ferry marina in the middle of the lake also rents boats. Put on a Zara Spook and hit when and where Polar Bear said. I also like to cruise down the middle of the lake and look for actively feeding stripers. Cruise towards them slowly with your trolling motor and then when you get close, turn it off and drift into them. But if youre after a trophy, hire Tom Reynolds of STR Outfitters. Youll be using live shad predominantly but you can also cast artificials for them. I caught my biggest striper ever on my first trip with Tom ( 25 lbs. ). Also, in a half day trip with Tom, I learned more in 6 hours than I did fishing alone the previous 4 years.

[SgtChuck64]

On Norfork, Teal Point Resort has the best selection of rental boats. Tracey Ferry marina in the middle of the lake also rents boats. Put on a Zara Spook and hit when and where Polar Bear said. I also like to cruise down the middle of the lake and look for actively feeding stripers. Cruise towards them slowly with your trolling motor and then when you get close, turn it off and drift into them. But if youre after a trophy, hire Tom Reynolds of STR Outfitters. Youll be using live shad predominantly but you can also cast artificials for them. I caught my biggest striper ever on my first trip with Tom ( 25 lbs. ). Also, in a half day trip with Tom, I learned more in 6 hours than I did fishing alone the previous 4 years.