Techniques for Shore Fishing for Stripers/Hybrids below dams

[apb]

There are several dams/hydros on the Ohio that have both hybrids and stripers. Bottom bouncing a lead head with a sassy shad or twister tail grub can be very effective. Topwater plugs can be good some days. I also use slab spoons (Do it mold casting spoons) in various sizes (1/2 to 3 oz). Larger ones for when they are farther out, smaller ones for when smaller bait is around.

Andrew

[Mean Morone]

Very good advice APB. One thing you have to consider is your fellow fisherman. I don't fish dams from shore anymore. Been there done that and I decided it wasn't worth it. There is some kind of hierarchy that is set up by the locals. If you like fishing elbow to elbow and having guys cast over your shoulder and tangling your lines, than this is for you. The locals will probably give you the cold shoulder, evil eye and anything else to let you know where your place is. I would rather fish other areas that are less productive just so I can have an enjoyable experience. Thats just me though.