BRAND NEW Striper Fishing Bait You MUST HAVE! Striped Bass Fishing Rig. Team Old School New Color

[@billreddochoutdoors5968]

Oh yeah! Tim strikes again-Tommy strikes again- big Mike strikes again-Team Old School strikes again with a new weapon! Great job Captain Mike!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

My man!!! We’ll be on the lake Stripers soon!! 👍👍👍👍😁😁😁

[@TalkFishTVHawaiianDan]

Another excellent video with precious tips! This is many years of experience being shared with all who want to learn more and more with each video. I never miss a single one and often watch them over and over again. Too bad YT doesn't enable us to leave multiple thumbs up! Way to go Mike aka Old School. We truly appreciate you!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

THANK YOU MY BROTHER!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😁😁😁😁

[@traviss41]

You know, it's kinda refreshing to see a striper fisher that doesn't hide where he's fishing or the baits he uses. So many around here (Kerr Lake) treat it like a secret squirrel mission. We appreciate you sharing your knowledge!!!!!! Learning a lot from your videos

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother!! It’s funny that you mention Kerr. When I moved to NC 30+ years ago I fished Kerr a lot. Things never change I guess. I appreciate the kind words Travis! 🙏🙏

[@traviss41]

@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS we’re hitting it up all the time. It’s in our backyard. Redfinning at nights now. Just can’t get any decent sized ones. Wonder if they’re being over fished.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

The biggest problem is the gill maggots. Once they showed up everything dropped off. They say they have no effect, but I believe they do. Kerr used to be 15lber heaven. Now it’s 5lber. Still some better fish around but far from what it was. It’s a beautiful lake. Hopefully things will rebound.

[@kirkvoltz5821]

Great Video Mike, I learn every time I watch. I’m envious of your Simrads…….still in the hummingbird helix 7 life on my boat…. Gotta let your pocket book be your guide… Lolol

[@johnvanzandt2040]

Mike, I use a ranger net that is 31x41 and 48 inches deep. It does not fold but has no problem netting the big cats on Gaston. The foldable nets I tried in the past would not hold up. It is a little bulky to store at times but very durable.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother!!! I have 3 Frabil folders. They are actually incredibly strong. It’s the only net you see us use until now. The only problem is the push buttons to extend all break after just a few uses.

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

So many awesome tips in this as of all your videos and cleaning the screen,I’ve never use anything else but a micro fiber cloth,that’s it and I have a screen protector on it,looks as perfect as the day I invested in it ❤

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

I appreciate you brother!! Your support is the best Ken!! Please let me know if there is something you would like to see in a video. 👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏Thank you.

[@joefish547]

You were the first guy using the spoons a couple of years back, and now everyone has a video. Gold is a killer. I like to crush the barbs it's easier to handle the fish alone for a quick release.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

I appreciate that Joe. Seriously brother. I am actually quite proud of that. To see dang near the entire North Eastern coast switching to spoons overnight was quite humbling.😁😁. What was EQUALLY humbling, was nobody ever mentioning my name connected to them.😝😂. Fishermen can be quite unusual that way. You know exactly what I’m talking about. To be honest, it’s really not a big deal. I am an extra simple dude. I don’t crave attention, the few hardcore fishermen like yourself know and that’s PERFECTLY fine with me! 🙏🙏🙏😁❤️. Seriously brother, thank you for your continued support

[@rolandogarza1151]

Great video. Always look forward to the simrad tips. Keep up the good work capt! Tight lines brother🎣

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

My man!! Thanks brother 🙏🙏🙏🙏👍😁❤️

[@ronalddills4566]

Awesome 😊

[@oldhippie7538]

Love the new pattern I got to have one of those😊 I enjoyed the video as always❤

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thank you my brother!!! I only have a few right now, but when I get more I will send some out to anyone that wants to try one. Please check back with me in a month or so. As always I appreciate your support!!🙏🙏🙏😁

[@oldhippie7538]

@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS I went by and seen your buddy up there at Smith Mountain Lake Duane, he said to tell you it's been too long you need to come see him LOL by the way he moved his business down to Indian Point

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Awesome!!! I’d love to fish with him again. He was hardcore into green bass last we spoke. He’s a good dude 👍

[@garytingler3222]

Nice fish Mike. I will need to get that spoon. Put me on your list !!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Of course brother. I think I got your address on patreon right? I only have 4-5 double gold right now, but I’ll get more soon👍👍. Haven’t forgotten you brother!!!🙏👍😁

[@Markb8608]

I got the gold last week at Nichols. Nit sure if I got it both side's. And copper too.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

The gold/silver is a killer pattern so you’re set either way. We wanted the double gold because on sunny days the silver can be a bit too bright, especially in clear water. We will still use both. Double gold is more forgiving as it’s good on sunny OR cloudy days 👍👍👍

[@Stevo9403]

Hi Mike, love all the videos. I'm a largemouth fisherman, but currently trying to get into more striper/hybrid fishing. I've had limited success using live herring on clarks hill (still learning how to locate them), and looking into adding some spoons to the arsenal as well. For someone just starting to get into targeting these fish, what size spoon would you recommend trying out first? Honestly looking to target quantity over quality since I'm just starting out. Was thinking of starting out with some 4"-5.5" spoons.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

I would stay with 6” and 8”. Once you get down past 20” the spoon starts to “shrink” in a way. You want to keep the spoons moving constantly. Fish can’t really tell the exact size of a spoon fluttering like crazy in stained water. Most southern lakes are stained to some degree. Unless you have crystal clear water and fish less than 20’ deep stay with 6” and 8”. Southern lakes have big Gizzard Shad in them, Stripers feed on them constantly. 👍👍👍

[@luccigucci1569]

Great video

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@darrisb1727]

You should get a net that is made of rubber instead of nylon. Better on the fish nylon have knots like that rub of there coating. Also for smaller stripers can a smaller spoon be use the same way? We only have resident fish here in the Chesapeake bay in the summers. Or what a good size spoon for 19-24 inchers. Those big spoon would be used in the late fall and winter here. Also I watch another video guy using the same spoons but not action. 2mph drift and the current gave the action for the spoon 60ft of water. Have you done this way?

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

No knots in the net brah! 😊It’s flat and rubber coated. In freshwater I catch 10” Stripers on these spoons. It’s all about the baitfish in the area. If there is tiny baitfish around the spoons don’t work well. Big baitfish around the spoons clean house👍.

[@seanpratley3042]

Hey Mike, Love the videos! I am guessing you don’t use the flutter spoons unless you mark fish. As someone who has an old fish finder that only has traditional sonar how would you suggest we try and find fish? We look for birds working and bunker pods but what about for deeper subsurface fish? Hope we get lucky? Thanks in advance!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks for your support brother!!! Traditional sonar is all you really need as long as your machine marks fish up to 20mph at least. I use traditional sonar when looking on plane. It’s still the fastest sonar. Once I see some on sonar I slow down to 15mph and search with side scan. You’re correct, I don’t drop a spoon until we mark Stripers or at least bait schools. Unfortunately the birds don’t help much in spring. Fall and winter is best for bird chasing. If you can get side scan, your success will BLAST OFF. please let me know if you need help with any other questions. Keep me posted on your fishing👍👍👍. Thanks brother!!!🙏🙏🙏👍

[@dannyneihart1821]

Do you have problems with sea lions in your area? On the west coast they follow the schools of fish up the river systems and have a field day feeding on them. Enjoyed the video!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks Danny!! No Lions here. I rarely see seals here but I don’t fish here in summer when most guys see them. Last year we had countless dolphins and some whales in the bay. Dolphins went right up the rivers. Which I have never seen even CLOSE to these numbers. Thanks for your support brother!! 👍🙏🙏🙏🙏👍

[@RStout59]

Yogi Berra was editing today!😅

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Help me out brother. I’m not as sharp as I once was 😛

[@RStout59]

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS There were several repeated sections in the video, all in the latter half I think. Thought at first I was not paying close attention. It reminded me of a saying from the late great Yogi Berra. "It is deja vu all over again". No worries from me. I make errors every day. If I can laugh about it, all is good. Great channel.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

@@RStout59 🤦🏻‍♂️Crap. I’ll have to smack my editor around again. Unfortunately I’m the editor. I appreciate you letting me know. Thanks brother. 👍😂