Match the size of hook to the bait, Small hooks work just fine.
8-10' 10-15lb fluorocarbon leader connected to a swivel weight. on of course a frisky live blue back.
The above is all about what the fish sees, from the weight up, the fish could care less.
Big ass hooks, non frisky bait and...
Or if you are looking to catch something with some size to it, I use shrimp to catch penn fish ( the bream of the sea) or I throw a cast net for penns or mullet.
Alewifes is what you need. We used wear them out on trout then just like you said the bite just died. We dont even buy them anymore unless we want to catch small mouths. I have never heard of the rules against netting the Alewifes, all of the guides and everyone who can keep fresh bait alive...
The family and I will be going to Orange Beach next week, any word on how the beach or pier fishing is doing. I know the spanish are biting good now in PCB. Thanks.
It didn't seem bad to me, there was a fire at the main dam earlier this year, the aren't generating, it is just the natural flow coming through the dam.
Body of Water: Etowah
Report Title: River Stripers
Date Fished: 8-15-14
Water Temperature: chilly
Water Clarity: stanied
Weather Conditions: Partly sunny
Report: Okuma Steve and I decided to take his river boat to the Etowah river (cartersville) to some striper fishing. Until today I have...