Striper Fishing Tips,Tricks + Secrets YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD BEFORE!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

We have a few winners of the spoons. I didn’t know that song was in the Transformers movie first. We pictured this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6Wyp5x-o9J0oqc

[@viper171]

Highlight of my day is anytime Mike puts a new video out! Thanks! Really enjoy the knowledge you share!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Yes Sir!!! Thank you so much brother!! Guys like you are few and far! Y’all really keep me getting after it!! I really appreciate your continued support!!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😁👍

[@timconnors3211]

Mike , Team Old School coming in hot AGAIN. Great Tips especially for stripers. 20 feet FC leader and the bead on the weighted hook are pure gold advice! Stay safe brother.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks Tim!! I knew hardcore fishermen like you would appreciate those👍👍I appreciate your support my brother!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Sebbylagana]

you guys singing that reminds me of the song the touch, boogie nights is the first movie i thought of though... Great vid as always, we been smashing them on the spoons all based on your passed down knowledge. Big thanks from Connecticut!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thank you!! I appreciate it!! Boogie Nights was definitely what we were thinking, but someone said it was in the Transformer movie in the 80’s first. 🤣🤣

[@MrHairball05]

Love watching you guys; thanks for getting me super hyped for the season!! Tight lines!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

That’s awesome brother!!! If you see us on the water come say hi👍👍

[@steveowen48]

Love your show and I have learn another thanks

[@billreddochoutdoors5968]

Thank God fishing never gets old, I believe I could do it every day! Nice video Captain!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Definitely brother!!! Appreciate your continued support!! Hopefully we will see Lincoln next time. You know he’s welcome.

[@PhantomLeader51]

Hi Mike! Love your informational videos! You didn't mention where you got those beads from, could you please post that! Thanks much!

[@4thdimensiontravels855]

I fish the same body of water where missouris state record was caught. Over 67 pounds!!!!! Still dreamin of that big brother or sister. Thanka for the tips. And yes! They work.

[@philmcafee343]

Got my first one on the new striper stealth this weekend!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Nice!! 👍👍👍👍😁

[@313JohnH]

Love it..great video Mike. Question.. at the beginning of the video the side scan and down scan depth shows 6 feet and the sonar shows 20s... why the spread ? I'm the guy always pausing your videos and zooming in to look at your screens...lol Keep up the education for us weekend warriors. Love ya.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks for the support brother!!! That happens once in a while because I’m running a pre-production “beta”transducer for side scan. The regular active imaging transducers don’t do this. You are the FIRST one to ever notice that! Thanks brother!!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😁

[@seanpratley3042]

Hey Mike, Love the videos. Is there a jigging rod that is comparable to the ones you have in this video? Or specs that I should look out for? Trying to convince my dad into the whole flutter spoon technique, but haven’t had much luck yet. Tight lines!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks Sean! We use my signature jigging rods that you can get from Rich Coulson. His email is in the description. They are super high end and specifically made for jigging these spoons. If they are out of your price range, any slow pitch jigging rod will work well. You want short and limber. 6’6”. Very light power rating and longer butt section. If you need something very affordable a short light ugly Stik will work ok. Not great, but absolutely doable. 👍👍

[@jacklowe7812]

Once upon a time we (middle TN, J. Percy Priest Lake) had big stripe. We've always called 'em Rockfish here and we had big Hybrid stripe as well. Priest is the Stones River impounded in 1968. Man, I love the way y'all just crush fish and all start laughing and feeling good when hooked up, crazy fun, I love it! Kudos to you with your way of explaining fishing stuff and things, I get it and you're helping us out by sharing, appreciate. As a tribute to Priest, have an intro with the Hellion going straight into the Electric Eye put in a video while you speed graphing, that would rock!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks Jack!!! That means so much coming from Old Salts like yourself. It’s a big reason we are called Team Old School. We believe in the older ways, when dignity, honor and respect were THE most important things. I won’t be able to use a Priest tune in a full length video, but for you, I will make a SHORT with that music. What point of the songs do you want me to use from this link kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZnZq4B9ed-nbZI

[@jacklowe7812]

@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS Right on Mike, funny the full time of the video link is 4:20, ha! It's all so good ya hate to cut any of it, but a short is a short, right. I believe any true Priest fan would agree, but the beginning of the Hellion, 15-20 seconds would be cool...or surprise. Guarantee it'll be appreciated! I ordered some OS Copper spoons, gonna give 'em a good try soon as they come in. I see bearing swivel modifications coming soon to my spoons, nice!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Awesome brother!!! I appreciate the support!! KZbin is strict with copyrighted material. Get the largest swivels. I think they are 120#. That way you can lift the fish into the boat without having to put your hand by that big old treble hook. 👍👍👍

[@michaeldwyer591]

Thanks Mike! Love your videos!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother!!! I appreciate your continued support!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍

[@michaelshanahan5874]

what transducer are using for that side vision presentation at that speed? Thru hull or transom mount?

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

I use this guy here. amzn.to/3NNTQlz There is another 3 in 1 that’s older technology and not as good so get this one for Simrad or Lowrance. amzn.to/3NNTQlz

[@thomaslawrence3232]

Keep the videos coming. Nice work. Love the tips and tricks.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

I appreciate that Thomas!!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@layneloper7145]

Great fishing. Where’s the best place to get flutter spoons. There all 20 plus dollars apiece. Fish lake texoma mostly.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Amazon or Nicholsluresinc website. Nichols are made in USA. Stamped from brass so they are a bit more expensive to make.

[@striper8311]

Great video as usual buddy.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother!!

[@RustyReddoch]

Team old school doing what they do best! Great video captain! Rock on. “Banana muffin” PRICELESS 😂

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

😂thanks Rusty!!! You believe that ???

[@kencleg7721]

Good point on presenting fish change so should the fishermen sometimes they like it ripped Off the bottom then just a slower lift

[@kencleg7721]

Large split shot should work ? I started the glow 4-5” on 5/8. 0/4 hook y’all salt these bigger all the way. Then lake fishing same deal. Bait it key. I like your electronic s. I deal w old 587 humer d I 2 I d is what I got it works ok side would be nice my next upgrade is hum helix 7

[@rolandogarza1151]

Great video capt. ! Liked the tips and tricks Keep up the good work!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks Rolando!!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@JK-jn3kq]

GM from lake Lanier land, could you please provide a link to the colson rods and what brand casting reel are you using ? I’m really enjoying your videos. Many thanks!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother!!! Rich’s info is in the description. He’s the best. I fall back on ABU Beast Baitcasters in TORO size and regular size. Regular beast for plastics and TORO Beast for plugs. I’ve also been experimenting with the Shimano DC reels for very light plastics. They have digital braking systems in them that are very aggressive. So far I like them but they don’t hold much line. I’ll probably stay with ABU Beast. 👍👍

[@kenwalter915]

So in freshwater here in Texas, with surface temp over 80 degrees will they be deeper than 30 feet?

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

They will usually be IN and slightly ABOVE the thermocline. Every lake is different, 25-35 ft is a great place to start. If you’re using live Herring or Shad you’ll know when you’re too deep if the bait keeps dying fast. There is very little dissolved oxygen below the thermocline.

[@Stonehorn]

I’m really interested in fishing Stripers in southern fresh water. Up here in Canada, 80 degree water is fairytale that happens in places that obviously can’t be real 😂 we spend half our year fishing on water you Can drive trucks and campers on.

[@kenwalter915]

@@Stonehorn I hear ya. I’m from Virginia Minnesota so I understand the cold weather. I’ve been here since 86 and I’m still not used to the heat.

[@kenwalter915]

Great! Okay, the thermocline is the key. Thanks

[@bobgolden939]

Boogie nights

[@johnleavell5562]

Great info love the videos😎

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother!! I appreciate your continued support!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍

[@mikemuller4019]

hey mike, been following you for the past year, have learned and recognized so much from your videos keep up the great job, past LI-SOUND guy, now CHEASAPEAK BAY guy, and hoping to fish raitern bay w/ old school team some day-mike

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Hell yeah!!! Thanks brother!! I really appreciate your support!! You’re a lucky man to be a Chesapeake guy. It’s my dream to live on that bay. It’s Striper Heaven! Check out my Chesapeake playlist to see us catch some big ole SLOBBERKNOCKERS. 🙏🙏👍👍. Thanks brother!!

[@chrisb7353]

Any preference to using casting vs spinning rods? Also, I love your blue framed Oakley's! Where did you get them?

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother!! They are Oakley Racing Jackets. I personally prefer baitcasters because I can cast 50lb braid further than a spinning reel can cast 30. I can also stay in touch with my bait much better where as spinners go full slack when dropping or casting.

[@sai_bfishing4547]

Tight lines!! Ima need to come fishing with yall one day!🎣

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks and same to you brother!! We can do it 🙏👍👍👍👍

[@bretth8234]

Hey Mike , I just put a Simrad NSX 3009 on my boat. It has the 3:1 transducer transom mounted . Any tips on getting better readings at higher speeds? Or are through hulls the best way to go for cruising speed readings. At about 10 MPH I lose the bottom Thanks for the great videos . Keep ‘em coming

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

I get great results from transom mounts so you’re good. Try lowering the following edge 1/4” of your transducer first. That usually does it. 👍👍

[@Thestaroftheshow88]

Just subbed...he gives to much knowledge..not too...ty mike and crew...new boater here and you vids are 🔥

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother!! 🙏🙏🙏👍

[@scottpetrie8707]

Nice! I gotta get to the bay at some point. Heading to Smith mountain on Wednesday. I got those same Oakleys. I love those things.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Hell yeah brother!!! Catch em all!! SML is a beautiful place. If you stop in Captain’s Quarters tell Dewayne I said Hi. He’s an old friend. 👍👍👍👍

[@scottpetrie8707]

What’s crackin sir Mike! Are Sea Pros still in production?

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Oh yeah!

[@nsmnsm8889]

Hi Mike ,where is the link for the jigging Rods ?????

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Hey brother!! In the description you will see an email address for Rich Coulson. He will take great care of you!!! Please let me know how you like the rods. 👍👍😁😁

[@Joe-ps8ko]

Just curious if you ever use a thumper or splash prop? Questions are from Oklahoma.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Definitely!! I keep a “Thump em up” thumper in the boat at all times. I haven’t seen a huge difference in saltwater thumping but splashing is nearly always effective in salt and fresh. Winter time deadsticking the Striper lakes in the south is a blast. Do you use one?

[@Joe-ps8ko]

@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS I’m learning ! 🫤

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

@@Joe-ps8ko It’s amazing how effective it can be in a certain window usually in winter.

[@thevernonposse]

Hey Mike can I cast these spoons and reel them in like a big daredevil I just bought an 8 inch one but I'll be fishing from shore

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Definitely!! They were originally designed for that actually 👍👍👍👍

[@chrisb7353]

Also, your link to the spoons doesn't work?

[@chrisb7353]

How did you know which way the tide was going when you arrived?

[@Mulesandmustangs]

You can find out the time estimates for tides via NOAA or even local tackle shop might post them daily. Morning & afternoon

[@kencleg7721]

I just use 20 lb test I do ok on the lake 8-15 lb fish braid on spinning reels on saw tactic 5/8 spinners mal lures

[@aolithiumofficial]

Big fish.

[@glennwhite5187]

That is funny as hell you had to tell them to get to fishing,as soon as you said there they are my dam bait would have hit the water,lmao!!!!! Get em Mike!!!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

🤣. After an hour of looking you’d think you’d be ready??? I love my crew, but they are definitely spoiled rotten 😛😛😛.

[@glennwhite5187]

@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS I probably would have had a rod in each hand!!!!

[@petergohzinya8909]

Boogie nights!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

YES!!! Feel feel feel feel ma heat. Email me your address [e-mail]

[@Stonehorn]

Nope, it was used in Transformers The Movie first. 10 years before Boogie Nightsz.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

@@Stonehorn wow really?! Boogie nights was 97. Never saw transformers. I guess we have two winners.

[@Stonehorn]

@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS i emailed you. I didn’t expect you to give me one too, but if you do I can promise it will be very well used on great striper! We’d love to have you guys up for our annual Striper Cup tournament next year on the Miramichi River up here in NB, Canada!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Wow. Never striper fished Canada. 🤔🤔🤔. Definitely sounds interesting. 😉

[@donprater2754]

What is Striper..live bait of choice. By the way I love your channel.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

In saltwater I like Bunker(Manhaden) in fall/winter I like eels 👍👍

[@rodneyallen6038]

No banana nothing on the boat 😬😬😬🤣

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks for watching till the end my brother!!!😁😁😁

[@billreddochoutdoors5968]

Banana muffins???? I can’t believe it!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️. His younger brother brought a bunch of bananas 2 weeks before this!! I saw them when he dropped his bag and threw them out of the truck. 😆😂

[@jamesstandley4584]

Good morning Vietnam

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Boogie nights is what I was talking about but apparently it was in the first transformers movie first 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

[@monsterhuntercharters6365]

🎣💪👊

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

🙏🙏🙏👍👍

[@glennwhite5187]

Season striper catcher,watching you grab that fish carefully knowing the second you touch it is going to twist and try to take the thumb off

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks Glenn. Good eye. You’re a salty dog so you know. I’ve had lots of young people struggle with that. Dropping fish on the deck and taking 5 or 6 try’s at the waters edge before they get it under control. I taught my sons to take an extra second to decide when to go for it. Then GO HARD AND WITH CONFIDENCE. Squeeze super hard and wait a few seconds before lifting and never relax until she’s wet again. My biggest annoyance is when a guy holds the net in front of a fish and doesn’t SCOOP. They see the fish swimming and assume it’s gonna KEEP swimming into the net if they drop it in front of the fish. 😂. They almost always try to turn when they see the net. I’ve seen the same guy do it 10 straight times, and then drop 10 straight fish on the deck when they relax their grip. 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️. You don’t see those guys in my videos anymore. 😂

[@glennwhite5187]

@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS lmao,many a bloody thumbs not giving up the grip!!! Be safe out there and keep putting a hook in em!!!!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks for your support brother!! It’s the real fishermen like yourself that keeps this channel going!! 👍👍👍😁

[@dannyneihart1821]

It looked like the water was a little stained. How much does that affect your spoon color choice? Look forward to videos. Great job!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks Danny! I appreciate the support!!! Team old school Copper and smoked chrome are great for every water clarity, stained or clear. in cleaner water brighter patterns like chartreuse and chrome can be bad news. So copper and smoked are best in clear water, but also catch fish in mud. Chartreuse and chrome are great in stained water, and can often out fish copper and smoked when fishing the mud. Hope that makes sense 😆 Stained water- bright patterns (chartreuse, chrome silver) are a 10. Copper and smoked are a 7. Clear water - copper and smoked chrome are a 10, chartreuse and silver are a 2.

[@thevernonposse]

Where's Tommy never seen him take a day off

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

You’re right, he rarely misses a day. He had a mis-hap at work and hurt is shoulder pretty good. (He’s ok now) He’s in his mid 60’s and works construction full time. He works days and fishes with me evenings. I envy his energy. He is one of the strongest 60 year olds in the country I’m betting. I’ve seen him do scary things. Thanks for the support brother!!!!🙏🙏👍👍

[@kencleg7721]

I throw 6” damm 10”

[@Stonehorn]

The answer is transformers the movie, 1986. Boogie Nights used it 11 years later, but that isn’t what it’s from

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

That’s funny! I never saw the transformers movie. I guess we have 2 winners. Marky Mark screw’s everything up 😛😛😂