basstracker03

Nope, no noises like you mentioned. The water looks as if it is boiling and then the larger fish begins to go to town in the shad school. It may last a few seconds or maybe even up to a minute. Haven't had a chance to get back to that location yet. I hear the Striper's are being caught in the Rocky Branch area of Beaver Lake (Arkansas) just near the island and behind the boats about 100 ft though. Lots of top water feeding happening around Hickory Creek side of the lake starts about 4pm and goes into sunset.

Thanks for the help. We'll try again this weekend and see what happens.

Noticed on Beaver Lake that during the evening hours just as the sun starts to go down, there are lots of large shad schools running toward the bank area in the open water. The depth of the water is about 12 ft. and the water temp was 81 degrees. Large fish are top water feeding and they are dark in color, thick and some are long. The shad bodies are being ate but their heads are being left behind. What does this sound like? I have tried shad rubber baits and spoons. No bites with the spoons, but the rubber baits are getting hit toward the end lightly. Unable to set hook at this point in time. Any suggestions?

Thanks guys. I am looking forward to the fun!!

I just joined the site. I love it so far. Lots of instruction that I never knew. I am going to the lake today and see how I do. Thanks