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Lake AllatoonaStriper and
hybrid populations are doing well, feeding on the abundant gizzard and
threadfin shad. Striped bass up to 40 lbs have been taken from Allatoona,
though the average striper will weigh 4-5 lbs and the average hybrid will
be slightly smaller. Anglers seeking these "freight trains with
fins" should use their depth finders to locate large schools of shad
in open water areas. Stripers and hybrids typically school under the shad.
Another tell-tale sign is to look for birds feeding on shad at the surface
of the water. Bucktail jigs, or trolled live shad, are the most popular
methods for catching stripers and hybrids. During the summer months,
stripers and hybrids will seek out cooler water. Anglers should search up
the rivers, or in deeper water areas near the dam. White bass are also
abundant in the reservoir and anglers often target them in the rivers,
upstream of the lake, during their spring spawning run. |
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