Name:   mikeb - Subject:   Striped Bass Fishing Date:   4/19/2015 10:28:36 AM

I was up at Jaybird landing last weekend (4/12/2015) and talked to several locals. They said very few big fish were being caught but the white bass are there. I expect the striped bass to be there by now but using the right bait will be the key. I know the guides (Ware, etc.) use big red suckers (over 5 inches) and catch fish biut large shad and bream should also work. One last thing, if you can fish when the dam above where your fishing is generating power (fast water) you'll probably catch lots of fish!

I fished the upper portion of lake Harding early yesterday and we did catch a few striped bass. Westpoint dam was not generating power and my freind who fishes 4 days a week told me that as soon as the fast water starts they catch 20 - 30 fish/ hour. I have a feeling it's the same on hte upper portions of Martin.

Good luck. Let me know if you catch any.