Striper Fishing SECRET NOBODY BELIEVES, and Pros WON’T SHARE! HINT: You’re in the wrong spot!

[@tommyadamski8629]

I’ve fished with this guy for 11 years now. Really knows what he’s talking about. I’ve never commented before, but this is a really informative. Appreciate your sharing captain

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Hell yeah brother!!! You’re deadly with that spoon brah!! Love ya Mean it.

[@catdogky]

More fantastic tips from the Striper King. We love you too Mike!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

I appreciate you brother!! 😁😁😁👍👍🙏🙏🙏

[@herbertbisbey215]

I watch alot of your videos but this one is gold. Just learned alot. Thanks.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks Herbert!! Out of all my videos, I feel that this one has the most priceless info that you will never find anywhere else to be honest. Unfortunately SO many people won’t take advantage of it. 🤷🏻‍♂️ Guys like YOU that DO are truly the diehards. The minority for some reason. I can’t figure it out, but I’ll just keep making videos for the Hardest core like yourself!!! I always appreciate your support my brother!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😁👍

[@jasonmoretz4988]

Another great video! Awesome advice! Thank you!

[@wsavinovich]

videos keep getting better Mike. Thanks for sharing tips and intel that some won't share. Launching in 3 weeks, look forward to trying this out....

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks Will!! I appreciate your support!! Catch em all brother! 🙏👍😁

[@duffmeister3373]

Thanks Mike, another helpful video, “Red Zone” Love It !

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother!!👍👍

[@MarkCrawford-cc6yp]

Great video! That is fun being in those schooling fish!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

👍👍👍👍😁

[@markd6430]

I live in Kansas and chase wipers/hybrids and fish off the bank, I agree a 100% spot on. Awsome video again. Thanks for all this informative vidoes🎣💥

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks Mark!! I appreciate it brother!😊👍🙏

[@randalllundgren6035]

thank you good video I appreciate it because where I live Las Vegas we have Lake Mead Colorado River in the Mojave Lake Mohave and the river have big striper night big look what you got 15 to 25 lb

[@TwiggglesMcNasty]

Excellent!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

🙏🙏🙏🙏😁👍👍

[@mikejordan6036]

Mike, Mike , Mike- Been out there Catching Limits of ROCKFISH for 40 Plus Years. Almost always come back with Tablefare. I have my Bag Of Tricks as I've learned the Chawta Boat and Commercial way to Catch Fish and Seafood to Feed my Family and to Survive. I know some of your tricks but have continued to learn from your very Informative Videos. I'm in the Patuxent River, Chesapeake Bay Area. I'm putting my Bag of Tricks aside and going to Follow your Tutorial because I've been Humbled by your Knowledge and Success. GOD BLESS you my Friend and I go By Crabby Daddy out here. Great Talking to you again in Advance.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Awesome! Thank you so much for the kind words brother, i really appreciate it. I try to stay on 68 out there. Give me call in a month or so 👍👍🙏🙏

[@mikejordan6036]

@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS Will do my Friend.

[@WickedTooners]

Perfect timing on this video. My last two times out were terrible staying in deeper water (24' to 38'). No bait fish but plenty of Stripers showing on Livescope but not taking the bait. Exactly what you described. Thanks for sharing the secret. I'll be hitting the shallow water next time out.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Glad you like it brother!! It can be hard to leave fish, but it’s the best thing sometimes. Thanks for the support!

[@markayares6232]

Thank you Mike. Enjoy your videos.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

🙏🙏😁😁👍👍

[@krisobrien-kg3ht]

Love your channel! Got into striper fishing about 4 years ago and learned most of it from watching your videos. I’m in NY and use your techniques in the Hudson, the Sound and out in Montauk, with great success, so thank you. Just bought another boat and I’m looking to see what model Simrads and electronics you use? I have garmins on my other boat and I’m always looking to get some opinions. Thanks in advance, Kris

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks Kris!!! I appreciate the kind words brother!! I use Simrad Evo 3S displays. My transducers are Active Imaging for side and downscan. Active Target for the live looking ahead sonar, and an Airmar B175 High CHIRP wide. 👍👍

[@darcyflynn9196]

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing, I'm gonna put this info into action this weekend. What line size & type on your spinning reels? I'm fishing Lake Oconee in Georgia.

[@willeypoboy5607]

Great videshow Mike ! Thanks for the education...

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother!!

[@edwardfizette9854]

Have you had any success using blue gill or goldfish for bait for stripers To use on planner boards

[@joegrande4848]

The easiest to adjust is probably try just sticking to 2 retrieve you fish for fun. If it's your livelihood it's different. 1/2 fast reel turn fast pause 1 second then 1 moderate reel turn. Alternate back an forth. Also 1/2 reel turn fast 1 second pause do this 3 to 4 times.then let lure sink 3 to 5 seconds. Then repeat after 3 to 4 1/2 reel turns and 1 seconds pause. You'll cover water quicker helping u find fish faster

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

👍👍👍😁

[@jackpot848]

Mike, I always believed you were brilliant..this video just cements my opinion.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

MY MAN!!! Thanks Van. Miss you brother.

[@joegrande4848]

Also found lure retrieve 8 seconds moderate speed a few occasional pops. Pause 3 seconds shallow water. If in 8 plus feet 5 to 7 seconds. 10 plus feet 10 seconds. Then work lure again say 6 seconds pop lure once or twice pause 3 seconds. I say 6 seconds because you'd have shorter distance bringing lure back to you an 3 second fall because as you bring lure closer back to you shallower water as well.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

More great info 👍👍👍👍🙏. Thank you brother!

[@stevereindl2098]

Greetings Mike! Yours is one of the very few sites I subscribe to. Why? You are the very best teacher, ever. Most fishing videos are 30 minutes of watching folks catch fish. I quickly flip to another channel so I don't die from boredom. When I watch yours...I go all in. I have learned more from you than any other source. Keep up the good work! A friend from Lake Murray country.

[@Jetmec40]

Great tip. Thanks.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

🙏🙏🙏🙏😁👍

[@lengaddis4155]

Thanks for the tips, I appreciate all you do for us ; I was curious if your kastking reel was still holding up and have you made a opinion about it? Thanks again.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks Len!! Reel is still kicking!! Really surprised me. The only corrosion I can see without gutting the reel is on the magnets and it wiped right off. I would definitely recommend the reel. 👍👍. amzn.to/3jZgzPe

[@lengaddis4155]

@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS thanks for the advice.

[@edwardfizette9854]

Also important question what swivel are using changing your ghost poppers out?

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

They are actually speed clips with no swivel. You can add a barrel swivel to them if you’d like, but I use just the clip. Here’s the link. Use the 125lb size 👍👍amzn.to/3v34kGQ

[@edwardfizette9854]

wow your up early lol @@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS

[@gacarpkiller]

Thank you sir - very powerful message in this video. I need to challenge myself to do this more often. I found the same pattern at the end of March last year and have been waiting to try again. Message I’m hearing is get out there now - don’t wait. Thanks again - enjoy all of your videos.

[@Fliesforstripers]

Hey Mike, great vids! Thx. One question tho….are you fishing the Salt in NC or in freshwater lakes for those fish during the winter?

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother! I fish lakes in NC and Virginia during the winter.

[@rudyraymundo4554]

Will those top water lures be effective during the spring run?

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Sure. As long as you see Baitfish on the surface the poppers are worth a try. If you see baitfish jumping to avoid being eaten than DEFINITELY use the poppers 👍👍

[@deleon4j]

I appreciate all the time you put into these videos and sharing knowledge, thank you

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thank you!! 👍👍

[@WinkOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😁👍

[@georgereese6330]

I just moved to the Patuxent River area I've got to get on the river.

[@michaellynch6482]

I fish the Patuxent and Potomac alot

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Do it Brother!!!!!😁

[@rolandogarza1151]

Happy New Year capt! Great tips. ! Always enjoy your videos tight lines!!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thank Rolando!! I appreciate the support brother!

[@BobAquatic]

Great video Mike! I totally agree, all the biggest Striper I've caught have been in 20ft or less. Especially during those cold months when the mud flats warm up from the sun.

[@TheNipz1968]

Nice video Mike, I love when the water gets cold and clears up. I looked up that ghost popper because it intrigued me. I saw the price😮 looks like I’ll be permanently intrigued ..lol Keep up the vids

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

I honestly thought they were a little pricey too, but apparently they are really designed for giant Tuna. Thanks brother!!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Yours was throwing a cheap Tsunami white popper half the time. It worked great.

[@jaramiya4993]

I have a van staal vsx 200 can I use that to fish cut bait?

[@billreddochoutdoors5968]

Awesome tips Mike! You share way more than I can remember, going to have to start me a journal to refer back to! Team old school rocks!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Please do brother!! In a few years I’ll buy a copy. Getting older is scary. Memory ain’t what it used to be. I really appreciate your support Bill!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@mikeflorey8575]

What is the water temp you are fishing?

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

49-51.

[@mslawyer4u]

we are fishing in a river and there is a lot of fish there can you please show a river fishing video.

[@stevenichols959]

Great info as usual Mike. In a situation such as this is pulling planer boards with live bait a good technique also?

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Definitely. Get those boards way up on the bank. 👍👍 thanks brother!!

[@nancyn3863]

Hi Mike, what do you mean by “structure” on shallow points? Like a shallow flat near a point? Also are the same techniques good for wipers? Thank you in advance for the clarification. Love your videos!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks Nancy! I basically mean any type of anomaly that juts up off the bottom. Humps, ledges, drop offs, rocks, and points themselves. Places fish can get out of current or wait to ambush bait. Wipers like it all as well, although they do tend like open water more than Stripers. 👍👍

[@offgridwhitetails8768]

Mike Are you primarily using SI in the shallower water to locate balls of bait with scattered fish ? Also next two days we’re going to be in the high 70’s which is not the norm for Texoma this time of year. Would you focus on this pattern with such a temp increase ?

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Yes and Yes. Side imaging is my strongest tool for sure. If I had a big temperature increase I would stay in backs of creeks on shallow points. From noon till dark especially. Fish the bank thats hit by sunlight first.👍👍

[@offgridwhitetails8768]

@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS Thanks brother. Your always willing to help

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Anytime brother!! I appreciate your support!!🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@michaeldemasi1665]

Thanks Mike for another great, very relevant video. Like you have said in pervious videos, "think like a fish". This is a perfect example. My friends laugh at me when i tell them that but they stop laughing when i put them on the fish 🙂

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

The (Red zone) Wow that was awesome Mike ❤

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks Ken!!! You’re the man!!

[@rodneyallen6038]

Work on em😂thanks

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

😛😛😛

[@yotasteve]

Dont you know big fish down live in shallow water :)

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

It’s the safest secret to share. NOBODY EVER BELIEVES US!

[@mikeha71]

Where can I find this Ghost Popper lure?

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

I’m working on getting the website info for the description. They are made by Clear Choice. My buddy from Accurate sent me some and they really came in handy. Especially THIS fall with the clear water we had. Colored baits just wouldn’t work.

[@richardsherman5143]

Hi Mike 👋 When I take friends out fishing, they usually want to go in deep water. I ask them if they want to catch fish? Of course they do! Two minutes after launching my boat, we're in less than 10 feet of water and hooking up! They call me the frugal fisherman, lol!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

I know exactly what you mean brother!! 😁👍

[@mastermouaable]

I haven’t been as successful as I want to be. There’s three scenarios for you though: 1. I don’t go out enough 2. Bank fishing 3. Not being in the right spot

[@mslawyer4u]

but we are very beginer fishers.

[@glennwhite5187]

The shredded thumb,I call that a bass rash!!!! Woooooo!!! You know your doing it right when the thumb is bleeding.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Yeah man!! 😁😁😁👍👍