Atlanta Strippers

[LB]

Greetins to all, I am a fly fisherman and have learned alot by keeping abreast of the NGTO Message Board and as always learning new things from all who post here. I have just purchased a boat and was interested in any and all information about catching Strippers on Lake Lanier. I know this is a "non" trout issue, but any information would be greatly appreciated..Thanks to all...LB

[Richard]

Probably your best bet for strippers is on either Cheshire Bridge Rd. or Piedmont Rd. in Atlanta. I imagine Lake Lanier is a little nippy for them this time of year since they don't have any clothes on. http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/ubbngto/smile.gif

Seriously, there is a guide who flyfishes for stripers on Lanier but I can't recall his name. I'm sure someone on this board will know though. Congrats on the new boat! You definetly need one to find stripers on Lanier. I have always wanted to try it myself if I only had a boat.

[Flyguy]

LB....Try and e-mail Chris England....He does alot of flyfishing for them on Lanier. He would also have the name of some other guides that offer this service.


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Flyguy

[Woolly Bugger]

I've found the Downtown is the best place to catch a "stripper" usualy at night athough some can be found during lunch and early evenings. For bait I usually use dead presidents (size 5 works great), never had any luck with flies.

If you want to catch STRIPER fish then check out our web page (good links also)
http://www.kbrcomm.com/btwc/striper.html

[Drifter]

Booger,

True enough, "strippers" can be had on size 5 Dead Presidents. They even tend to be larger on a 5. However I've found that the "strippers" decrease in size and increase in beauty as you move northward from downtown. But then you have to move up to a size 10 Dead President. Presentation is not that critical as they are readily taken. Make sure you have an ample supply because the "strippers" require a lot of them http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/ubbngto/wink.gif

Sorry! I couldn't resist.

The Drifter