stripers

The spring run of stripers may be over, but that doesn't mean you have to settle for slim pickings. Use these tricks to catch big bass even during the heat of summer.

Find the thermocline. During the daylight hours of summer, mature stripers often dive deep to cooler waters. The thermocline, a cool layer of deep water, is where you'll catch them. Find it by increasing the sensitivity on your fishfinder until you see a faint line between mid-depth and the bottom. Once you've located it, drop your baits there.