Couple of pointers for you. The main bait on Cumberland is the Alewife. Most times, that is what the stripers are targeting. Late fall after the lake turns over (usually around T-giving), Gizzards may be the target. When Alewifes are getting hard to keep, a lot of people use shiners or suckers. Shiners are also used in the winter during the real cold times.
The lake seems to pattern well. That is, if you are marking fish/bait on the outside bends of the main channel around Wolf, you'll likely see them in a similar location around Indian Creek, Beaver Creek, etc. Keep a log of where you find them (location and depth) this year. That will give you a starting point for next year.
Andrew
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