A fishermen targeting Shearon Harris Lake’s booming white perch population in summer couldn’t be in a better position. When water temperatures escalate, and most species complete the rigors of spawning, they transition to deeper water.
Those long points that attract shad and perch will also draw lunker bass, crappie, and channel catfish. Guide Greg Griffin’s live-baiting technique is the top producer for this perfect storm of freshwater predators, especially bass. Comprising the bulk of their diet, bass will follow shad wherever they go.
The schooling nature of bass at Harris and the presentation of their natural forage often result in catches that exceed what one can do with artificial lures.
“The bite can last all day long,” said Griffin.
The dog days of summer will often put bass off the feed, making casting artificials that much more difficult.
“I’ve been on a point surrounded by fisherman throwing lures and have been the only one catching fish,” said Griffin. “When I’m on the water, I want to catch as many fish as possible, live shad allow me to do that.”
He said this technique also breaks the learning curve, and gives clients who aren’t experienced the chance to reel in a trophy.
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