By Captain Jim Durham
Greetings to my readers! I hope that the world finds you and your family doing well!
CUMBERLAND RIVER, LAKE CUMBERLAND, CHEROKEE LAKE STRIPERS – DALE HOLLOW WALLEYE CUMBERLAND RIVER STRIPERS
The stripers in the Cumberland River are some of the largest “freshwater” stripers in the world! We have clients come visit us to go after these Cumberland River monster stripers from every State in the USA and even from several foreign countries.
The Cumberland River stripers we catch are massive! Because we use large 2-to-3-pound trout as bait, our “smallest” fish daily generally at about 20-pounds with an average striper of about 30-pounds a day (with a good chance at a 50-pound fish!).
LAKE CUMBERLAND
StriperFun offers day trips on Lake Cumberland (weather permitting) on the western end of the lake year-round (with client pickups at Grider Hill Marina Resort and Halcomb’s landing launch ramp by the dam). We have availability for up to a maximum of four (4) per boat. We use only the freshest live gizzard and alewives shad and Captain Jim Umbrella rigs and Glide baits targeting suspended schools of fish holding in up to 100 feet deep over the river and creek channels.
CHEROKEE LAKE AND LAKE
The striper and hybrid fishing on Cherokee Lake is very popular with our clients. In April we troll live bait on planer boards 10 to 30 feet deep and also downline on suspended schools of fish, concentrating on main creek channel points. With numerous full-time guides on each waterway, StriperFun offers day trips on Cherokee Lake and year-round (weather permitting).
DALE HOLLOW IN TENNESSEE!
We begin each year (beginning April 1st) fishing on walleye fishing on Dale Hollow fishing at night under hydro glow lights (a great product we sell!) on lake points with drop offs and grass bed edges. Our techniques include jigging, live bait “snagging” and casting a variety of lures, blade baits and jigging spoons. We then begin day trips in June, running through October.
It is great to be alive and be a “free” American! I look forward to seeing all of you this year on the water. Always remember to stop and shake the hand of a person in uniform or wearing garb that shows they are a veteran! Their service is why you speak English, can vote and can enjoy the freedoms you do!
With full State licensing and insurance, all Captain Jim’s Guide Service guides can take you on a safe, fun and unforgettable fishing adventure! Check out all of our fishing services as well as our exclusive “online” store at www.striperfun.com or call 931-403-2501 to make reservations today.