Carters is great in the fall. "The stripers will be pulling up into a little more shallow water as it cools, so look for them anywhere from 2 to 30 feet when pulling baits. Gizzard shad and rainbow trout are the best choices this time of year, with the larger baits getting the attention of the bigger fish. The best-sized baits are 6 inches and up," Eric said. "Worley Creek, Ridgeway, Doll Mountain and the area around the big beach are all good places to fish as the water temperature drops. Look for shad and stripers at creek mouths, secondary points and the very back portions of coves. Flatlines, both with or without a split shot, balloons and planer boards will be the go-to setups. Always keep a few downlines out on this deep lake." Eric said to also have green and white bucktails and 6-inch jerkbaits ready to cast to busting fish. Overcast days will extend the morning bite well into the day, before having to switch to downlines.
